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ardaas

Discover the profound meaning of Ardas, a central supplication in Sikh rituals, reflecting a rich history of dedication and spiritual unity.

bolesllonihaal

Discover the deep meaning and history behind the Sikh jaikara, 'Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal,' a powerful expression of joy and divine victory.

DEVA SINGH, SIR (1834-1890), a highranking Patiala state administrator, was born in 1834 into an Arora Sikh family, the son of Colonel Khushal Singh, a brave soldier who had once killed a tiger (sher, in Punjabi) near one of the city gates conferring upon it the name Sheranvala which lasts to this day. Deva Singh received the only formal education available at that time by attending a maktab or Persian school, and entered Patiala state service at a very early age in 1846. In 1853, he was appointed assistant judicial minister and in 1855, a Risaldar in a cavalry unit.

gurmat

Explore Gurmat, the guiding principles of Sikhism, derived from Guru Nanak's teachings, encompassing faith, conduct, and spiritual liberation.

karni nama

Explore Karni Namah, an apocryphal work by Guru Nanak, foretelling Khalsa's rise & stressing the power of good conduct. Discover its timeless message.

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Explore Khalsa Pracharak Vidyala, Tarn Taran's historic institution since 1906, training in Sikh theology and culture. Join the legacy of Sikh enlightenment.

Discover Bhai Mohan Singh Vaid, an unorthodox writer and social reformer, renowned for modernizing Punjabi prose and advocating for Sikh principles.

prem sumarag

Explore 'PREM SUMARAG,' an 18th-century guide on Sikh life, detailing religious norms and social conduct, enriching your understanding of Sikh traditions.

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Explore SAU SAKHI, a prophetic and esoteric anthology of Guru Gobind Singh's life, blending anecdotes with profound historical insights.

singh sabha hitkarni

Discover the ideological and personal reasons behind the formation of Sri Guru Hitkarni Singh Sabha, a splinter group from the Khalsa Diwan, Lahore.

Discover the legacy of Teja Singh Samundri, a pivotal leader in the Gurdwara reform movement, known for his dedication to Sikh education and rights.

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Explore the legacy of Bhayee Ardaman Singh, a revered Sikh leader who shaped Sikhism and led religious initiatives from 1899 to 1976.

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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.