gurbilas

Khanda symbol of Sikhism in orange color

Discover the heroic tale of Roshan Singh, a Sikh warrior who single-handedly defeated a lion, showcasing bravery alongside Guru Gobind Singh and Bahadur Shah.

CHITRA SAIN, a devotee of Guru Hargobind, came to Kartarpur on the Baisakhi day to pay obeisance to the Guru. He had come to present, as he had pledged in fulfilment of a wish, the Guru with a horse, white hawk and the robes. The Guru felt pleased with Chitra Sain, as says Gurbilas Patshahi Chhevin, and blessed him. Of these gifts, the Guru gave the hawk to Baba Gurditta and the robes to Painda Khan, a devotee of the Guru and a commander in his army, asking him to wear this dress while coming to the Guru`s presence.

Explore the spiritual bond between Muslim saint Sundar Shah and Sikh Bhai Bidhi Chand, marking a unique chapter in Sikh tradition of the 17th century.

mata damodri

Explore the life of Mata Damodari, wife of Guru Hargobind. Learn about her family ties and historic significance in Punjab's rich history.

chanakya rajniti granth

Discover Tansukh Lahauri's 1684 Hindi classic, Rajniti Granth, his unique reverification of Hitopadesa, showcasing rich prosodic forms.

DESAN, MAI, a childless woman from a Sandhu Jatt family of Patti in Amritsar district, once approached Guru Hargobind praying for the boon of a child.

Discover the heroic legacy of Ude Singh, a Khalsa warrior who valiantly fought for Guru Gobind Singh in the historic battles of Anandpur.

dhuni

Discover the role of Dhuni, the melodic tunes in Guru Granth Sahib, guiding the musical rendition of vars with rich cultural heritage.

GRANTH GURBILAS PATSHAHI 6 (granth volume, book; gurbilas = life story of the Guru; patshahi 6 = the spiritual preceptor, sixth in the order of succession), is a versified account, in Punjabi, of the life of Guru Hargobind, Nanak VI. The manuscript, preserved in the Punjab University Library, Chandigarh, under accession No. 1176, is of anonymous authorship. The dale of its composition is also not known. The condition of the paper, the formation of the letters and the style of writing point to a comparatively recent date. The manuscript comprises 135 folios, each folio having 30 (fifteen + fifteen) lines.

abdulla bhai

\'ABDULLA BHAI\', Abdul according to some Sikh chroniclers, was a Muslim minstrel who recited heroic balladry at Sikh congregations in the time of Guru Hargobind (1595-1644). Abdul was born in the village of Sursingh, now in Amritsar district of the Punjab. He first came to Amritsar in 1606 at the time of the installation ceremony for Guru Hargobind at the Akal Takht. According to Gurbilas Chhevin Patshahi, he and his companion, Bhai Nattha, sang the stanza on the occasion: The Throne everlasting Has by the Holy Guru\'s presence become haloed, Indescribable is its splendour, How may I sing its glory! Seeing the Guru, Both the sun and the moon were shamed.

Discover the life of Gurdit Singh, devoted treasurer to Guru Gobind Singh during the 1708 Deccan journey. Learn more in historic texts by Kuir Singh.

Discover the legacy of Bhai Amia, a devoted Sikh of Guru Hargobind. He led 500 Sikhs in the Battle of Kartarpur and played a vital role in Amritsar.

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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.