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Explore Kartarpur's rich history, from its furniture industry roots to sacred sites like Gurdwara Thamm Sahib, established by Guru Arjan. Visit today!

Discover the Giranth, the Divana sect's holy book, reflecting the musical richness of Sikh scripture and emphasizing simran, authored by Haria and Bala.

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Discover Guru Arjan's teachings on the heart-soothing power of Shabda and the value of wise company, as shared by devoted Sikh Mukanda Bhai.

ALAM CHAND HANDA, a Sikh of Guru Arjan\'s time. As says Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, Alam Chand, along with Bhai Murari Anand, Bhai Kaliana, Bhai Nanori, Bhai Latkan of Bindrao clan, and Bhai Saisaru Talvar, once came to the Guru and spoke with folded hands, "0 support of the support less, show us the way to liberation." The Guru said, "Practise the sabda, or the sacred word, and serve others." Alam Chand said, "Lord, our minds are humble as long as we are listening to the sacred hymns, but they go wayward the moment we leave the sangat.

BHANU, BHAI, a Sikh of Guru Arjan`s time, earned the sobriquet of Bhagat (devotee) for his piety and devotion. Guru Arjan appointed him to preach Guru Nanak`s word at Muzang, in Lahore. By his kirtan and exposition of the holy texts, Bhai Bhanu, as says Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, converted many to the Sikh way of life. See KISNA, BHAI

DHARO, BHAI, a Sikh of Sultanpur Lodhi and a soldier by profession, went to Guru Arjan in the sangat of his town. The Guru gave them his blessing (See AKUL, BHAI and BHIKHA. BHATT). According to Bhai Man! Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, Guru Arjan spoke to Bhai Dharo: "There are warriors who vanquish their foe, and there are those who reign victorious over their own minds. The triumphs of the former are sung by bards, but the glory of the latter is sung by saints."

Explore the life of Bhai Gurdas, a revered Sikh scholar who inscribed the first Guru Granth Sahib under Guru Arjan's supervision.

Discover the inspiring story of Bhai Laddha, a Sikh exemplar of piety and compassion, known for his selfless acts during Guru Arjan's era in Lahore.

NIHALU CHADDHA, BHAI, was a devoted Sikh who lived in Agra. Once he, accompanied by Bhai Saktu Mahita, visited Amritsar to pay obeisance to Guru Arjan. According to Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhdn di Bhagat Maid, they sought instruction saying, "Some believe that liberation is not possible without virtuous actions; there are others who assert that all action is merely temporal and that spiritual knowledge or insight, gidn (jndna), alone is the means of attaining liberation.

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Discover the humble devotion of Sahari Mall, Sahari Khatri of Lahore, to Guru Arjan in Amritsar. A Sikh story of faith and deep respect.

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Discover Seth Tiloka, a faithful Sikh merchant of Guru Arjan's era, who contributed to compiling the hymns. His legacy lives in Sikh history.

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Explore the mystical experience of anand—a spiritual bliss achieved through guru’s grace, leading to peace, fulfillment, and liberation from suffering.

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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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Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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