Sikh Scriptures and Literature

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Dive into the historical play 'Guru Gobinda', a tale of resistance and unity led by Guru Gobind Singh against tyranny by Harnath Bose.

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Discover PAKNAMAH, an apocryphal text urging faith, self-control & Islamic conduct, attributed to Guru Nanak. Embrace virtues for a balanced life.

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Explore the Punjabi poem celebrating Hari Singh Nalva's bravery. Discover Qadar Yar's homage to the legendary general's feats in defending Jamrud Fort.

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Explore the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh with Baron Hugel's 1835 travelogue, detailing culture, history, and the majestic landscapes of Punjab and Kashmir.

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Explore timeless wisdom in 'Bachan Sain Loka Ke,' a Punjabi prose on overcoming attachment, embracing spirituality, and the true path to enlightenment.

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Discover the GURUMUKHI DIN PATRI manuscript detailing events of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign, preserved at Khalsa College, Amritsar.

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Discover Bhai Mani Singh's legacy, a Rajput warrior and Sikh martyr, in Seva Singh's epic 19th-century verse biography, Shahid Bilas.

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BANSAVALINAMA DASAN PATSHAHIAN KA is a poeticized account of the lives of the Gurus by Kesar Singh Chhibbar.

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Explore the versified biography of Guru Nanak by Sant Das Chhibbar, based on Janam Sakhi Bhai Raidas. Discover the poetic narrative of Sikhism's founder.

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Explore SAU SAKHI, a prophetic and esoteric anthology of Guru Gobind Singh's life, blending anecdotes with profound historical insights.

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Explore Nanak Singh's groundbreaking 1932 novel, 'Chitta Lahu,' a tale of love, injustice, and societal reform, marking a pivotal moment in Punjabi literature.

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Explore Rahit Darpan, a Punjabi verse by Bhagvan Singh, reflecting unique perspectives on Sikh conduct. Discover its intriguing historical context.

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Explore the deeper meaning of Aarti in Hinduism and Sikhism, where true worship goes beyond rituals and embraces the beauty of nature and truth.

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Explore the profound concept of Aatma and its connection to Paramaatma, God, and the transcendental self in Sikh and Hindu philosophies.

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Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

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Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.