gurmukh

Explore Khalsa Diwan Lahore's role in Sikhism's revival, education advocacy, and Punjabi promotion, as led by Bhai Gurmukh Singh and associates.

Discover how Sikh sacred texts contrast the ego-driven manmukh with the Guru-guided gurmukh, exploring personality types and spiritual guidance.

BIKRAMA SINGH, KANVAR (1835-1887), one of the pioneers of the Singh Sabha movement, was born in 1835. He was the son of Raja Nihal Singh of Kapurthala. As he grew up, he developed interest in classical learning and music. He received several honours and distinctions from the British government. During the 1857 uprising, he commanded a Kapurthala contingent of 300 men, horse and foot, and 2 guns to defend Hoshiarpur.

Explore the Maru Var Mahalla III, a poetic tale of spiritual conflict and realization of Truth in Guru Granth Sahib. Delve into themes of chivalry and divine grace.

BISHAN SINGH, SANT (d. 1973), holy saint most of whose life was spent in works of seva, raising of buildings by labour volunteered by devotees, at different shrine sites, came of a well to do Sindhi family. Nothing is known about his early life except that his parents were Sahajdhari Sikhs and that he was in government service when he came in 1940 to the Punjab on a pilgrimage visiting Sikh places of worship and saw Sant Gurmukh Singh of Patiala, then engaged in massive works of seva reconstructing the shrines and sacred pools at Khadur Sahib and Goindval. Bishan Singh was so impressed by the piousness, humility and devotion of Sant Gurmukh Singh and of the large number of Sikhs volunteering their labour that he resigned his post in the government, gave away his personal belongings and joined the holy company.

Learn about the Panjabi Pracharni Sabha's 1882 efforts to revive Punjabi language amidst changing educational policies in Punjab.

DITT SINGH, GIANI (1853-1901), scholar, poet and journalist, was an eminent Singh Sabha reformer and editor. He was born on 21 April 1853 at Kalaur, a village in Patiala district of the Punjab. His ancestral village was Jhalliari, near Chamkaur Sahib, but his father, Divan Singh, had migrated to his wife`s village, Kalaur. Divan Singh, a Ravidasia by caste and a weaver by trade, was a religious minded person who had earned the title of Sant for his piety.

Explore Sarang ki Var in Guru Granth Sahib. Delve into life's purpose beyond material means through devotion and the love of God in this spiritual composition.

Discover the legacy of Bhai Ganesha Singh, influential chief secretary of the Khalsa Diwan, pivotal in Sikh community organization in the late 19th century.

Explore the depths of 'Gurmukh' in Sikh scripture. Uncover the God-inspired path leading to truth, righteousness, and spiritual enlightenment.