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akali naina singh nihang

Learn about Naina Singh, the 18th-century Nihang warrior famed for valor & guardianship of Akali Phula Singh, a Sikh icon. Explore his lasting legacy.

S.S. Wanjara Bedi was born at Sialkot, now in Pakistan. He did his M.A. in Punjabi from the Punjabi University and Ph.D. from the University of Delhi. He worked in a bank early in his career and senior lecturer of Dayal Singh college, Delhi. He edited Fateh a weekly and Pritam a monthly magazine from 1949-1952. Bedi has written some eighty books, which includes three collections of poems, five books on literary criticism and some books on folklore on Punjab.

Explore Tejwant Singh Gill's para-Marxist perspectives on Punjabi literature, highlighting his analyses of poetry, novels, and the socio-cultural state.

gurunanakmahima

Discover the rich lives of the ten Sikh Gurus detailed in the historic manuscript 'MAHIMA PRAKASH,' with ties to ancient texts and Sikh heritage.

pravitra marga

Discover Pravritti and Nivritti in ancient texts—journeys of action, knowledge, and spiritual liberation!

Golden Khanda Sikh symbol on white background.

Dive into the rich symbolism of the Guru Granth Sahib, where evocative metaphors & imagery enrich the spiritual experience. Discover timeless wisdom today.

AMAR DAS, GURU (1479-1574), the third of the ten Gurus of the Sikh faith, was born into a Bhalla Khatri family on Baisakh sudi 14, 1536 Bk, corresponding to 5 May 1479, at Basarke, a village in present day Amritsar district of the Punjab. His father\'s name was Tej Bhan and mother\'s Bakht Kaur; the latter has also been called by chroniclers variously as Lachchhami, Bhup Kaur and Rup Kaur. He was married on 11 Magh 1559 Bk to Mansa Devi, daughter of Devi Chand, a Bahil Khatri, of the village of Sankhatra, in Sialkot district, and had four children two sons, Mohri and Mohan, and two daughters. Dani and Bhani. Amar Das had a deeply religious bent of mind.

CHARAN SINGH, DR (1853-1908), poet and musicologist, was born at Amritsar in 1853 (father: Kahn Singh ; mother Rup Kaur) and was seventh in descent from Diwan Kaura Mail, an influential eighteenth century Sahajdhari Sikh. Kahn Singh (1788-1878) who was of a retiring disposition had spent some years in the company of wandering ascetics before he was persuaded to give up the life of a recluse and become a householder. In addition to his practice of indigenous medicine, he collected and transcribed Sanskrit manuscripts and wrote verse in Braj thereby laying the foundations of the family`s literary tradition. His son, Charan Singh, studied Sanskrit, Braj, Persian and prosody, besides Ayurveda and Western medicine.

Explore Guru Nanak's profound impact on Punjabi literature and spirituality, as the revered first Sikh preceptor and poet.

bhai mani singh's janamsakhi

Dive into Mani Singh Janam Sakhi, a collection of 225 Sikh anecdotes. Discover the life of Guru Nanak and theological insights from the 18th century.

punn

Explore the concept of Punn in Indian tradition, embodying ethics, spirituality, and metaphysics, impacting present life and eschatological state.

satbir singh

Uncover Satbir Singh's prolific work spanning 70+ titles, his dedication to education, and his passion for helping others in this inspiring biography.

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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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4 years Ago

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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18 years Ago

Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.