company

Golden Khanda Sikh symbol on white background.

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.

surdas poet

Explore the life of Surdas, the bhakta poet from medieval India whose verse in Guru Granth Sahib inspires divine love and spiritual reflection.

FIVE YEARS IN INDIA, by Henry Edward Fane, aide-de-camp to his uncle, General Sir Henry Fane, commander-in-chief of the army of the East India Company during late 1830`s, is "a narrative of [the author`s] travels in the Presidency of Bengal, a visit to the court of Runjeet Singh, a residence in the Himalayan mountains, an account of the late expedition to Cabul and Afghanistan, voyage down the Indus, and journey overland to England." Fane had kept an immaculate journal of his travels from the time his regiment got orders to move to Ceylon in June/ July 1835, till he arrived at Falmouth, England, in April 1840.His actual stay in India was of three and a half years, from August 1836, when he arrived at Calcutta, to the end of 1839, when he commenced his journey homeward. The travelogue was published in two volumes, under one cover, by Henry Colburn, London, in 1842.

guru arjun dev 111

Discover Guru Arjan's Gatha verses that praise God and guide devotion. Explore the mix of Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit in these profound teachings.

Discover the life of Guru Har Rai, a gentle Sikh leader dedicated to spreading Guru Nanak's teachings through peace & devotion. Learn more about his legacy.

langar pangat

Discover the essence of Pangat in Sikhism, where community unity is celebrated through shared meals, breaking barriers of caste and creed.

Discover the story of Piara Bhai, a devout disciple of Guru Arjan. Learn about his visit with Bhai Lalu, Balu, Haridas, and his mention in Bhai Gurdas, Varan.

gauri sukhmani

Explore Guru Arjan's Sukhmani, a serene poem from the Guru Granth Sahib, offering spiritual insights and timeless solace for the mind and heart.

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4 years Ago

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.