kabir

bhagat sain

Explore the legacy of SAIN, a rare devotee in the Guru Granth Sahib, known for his unwavering dedication to spiritual service and meditation.

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Discover Bavan Akhari, a poetic form tracing back to Sanskrit literature, beautifully captured in Guru Granth Sahib with a spiritual call for grace and guidance.

guru and disciplei

Discover the Sant Tradition: a mystical, monotheistic movement, transcending sectarian divides, and pioneering ethical consciousness in medieval India.

bhagats of sggs

Explore the profound Bhagat Bani, uniting Sikh Gurus' and Bhagats' timeless wisdom. Discover the spiritual harmony in Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

surabhi

Uncover the meaning of 'Suraha' in Kabir's hymn, with ties to Surabhi, the wish-fulfilling cow, and its symbolic role in Sikh beliefs. Learn more now.

vaikuntha

BAIKUNTHA (VAIKUNTHA) Everyone talks of going there, but I do not know the situation of Baikuntha. They do not know their own secrets, they only mention Baikuntha in their talk. As long as the mind hopes to go to Baikuntha, till that time, it cannot abide at the Feet of the Lord. I do not know the temple of Baikuntha, its moat, citadel and the plaster. Except this what can we say, says Kabir, that only the Saab Sangat (congregation) is the Baikuntha.

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Explore Thiti hymns by Guru Nanak, Guru Arjan & Kabir in Guru Granth Sahib, highlighting devotion over rituals for attaining divine union & bliss.

benares

BENARES (BANARASA, VARANASI) .....They have rosaries around their necks and glittering jugs in their hands—they cannot be called the saints of Hari, they are the Thugs of Benares (Varanasi).(Asa Kabir, pp. 476) He lives on the bank of Asi rivulet in Benares (Varanasi). (Gond Namdev, p. 873) It is the sacred city of the Hindus, being a great religious centre. It is also called Kashi. After killing Kansa and restoring the throne of Mathura to Ugarsen, Krishna came to Kashi for higher education, because this city had been famous for higher religious education.

sri guru granth sahib nishan

Explore the divine wisdom in Var Sat. Guru Granth Sahib's teachings emphasize God's remembrance for spiritual growth and overcoming ego.

bhistha

Explore Bhista, the Muslim concept of heaven, its spiritual essence, and path to achieving it through self-comprehension and devotion.

dhanna bhagat

Discover Dhanna Bhagat's spiritual journey from idol worship to nirguna bhakti. Explore his hymns in Guru Granth Sahib and his influence on devotional traditions.

gomati

Discover Kabir's perspective on pilgrimages and spirituality along Uttar Pradesh's Gomati River, emphasizing devotion over rituals.

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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.