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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.

ascetism

ASCETICISM, derived from the Greek word askesis, connotes the `training` or `exercise` of the body and the mind.

fazli azam

COURT, CAROLINE FEZLI AZAMJOO (1821-1869), born as Fezli Azamjoo in Kashmir on 13 June 1821, married Claude Auguste Court, a general in the Sikh army, by 1836. They had three children by the time they left the Punjab in 1843. On 25 June 1844, Fezli and her children were baptized at Marseilles, and she was on the same day religiously married to General Court by the Bishop in the Cathedrale of Marseilles. A fourth child was born in Marseilles in 1845. Little else is known about Fezli Azamjoo`s life at Marseilles.

godavri

Discover Godavari, a river celebrated in Sikh Scripture. From Nasik to the Bay of Bengal, revered for its sacred connections. Explore its spiritual path.

guru arjan dev2

Explore Sikhism's deep-rooted tradition of martyrdom, a noble sacrifice bearing witness to unwavering faith and spiritual conviction.

Discover Maharaja Rajinder Singh's legacy: from completing the Sirhind Canal to patronizing sports. Explore his impactful reign in Patiala's history.

sohan singh seetal

Discover Seetal's journey from sentimental to realist, depicting rural Punjab with novels like 'Jug Badal Gya' and earning the Sahitya Akademi Award.

ANANTA, BHAI, son of Bhai Kuko, a Vadhavan Khatri, was a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Hargobind (1595-1644). According to Bhai Santokh Singh, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, he once earned the Guru`s displeasure for wantonly hitting a crow which became lame as a result of the injury. He was, however, repentant and was pardoned through Bhai Bidhi Chand`s intercession. Bhai Ananta laid down his life fighting for the Guru in the battle of Amritsar (1629).

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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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Explore the spiritual importance of sarovars, sacred bodies of water at holy sites, symbolizing purity and renewal in various religious traditions.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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