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Discover George Eden's role as Governor General of India, focusing on his policies during the Afghan conflict and relations with the Sikhs.

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.

Explore Dwapara Yuga's duality and diminished virtues. Learn about the era's challenges and the enlightened few who held fast to the divine truth.

Dive into the rich meanings of Isa and Isara, derived from Ishwara, symbolizing 'The Lord' in various mythological contexts.

Discover Littler's role as a garrison commander at Firozpur during the First Anglo-Sikh War. Learn about his strategic maneuvers and military career.

Discover the deep teachings of Ramkaij Sadu by Sundar, an elegy in Raga Ramkali, imparting Guru Amar Das's wisdom on life, death, and divine unity.

Explore how Shankara, a name for Shiva, and the gods are in awe of the Lord's secret. Delve into divine praises in mythological texts.

Explore the legacy of Faqir Aziz Uddin, physician, diplomat, and foreign minister, pivotal in 19th-century Sikh foreign relations under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Explore the Hindu Triad, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, lost in the three modes of Maya. Discover their journey and Guru Nanak Dev's insights.

ELLENBOROUGH, LORD EDWARD LAW (1790-1871), Governor General of India (1842-44), son of Edward Law, Baron Ellen borough, Lord Chief Justice of England, was born on 8 September 1790. He was educated at Eton and at St John`s College, Cambridge. He became a member of the House of Lords in 1818. He was appointed Lord Privy Seal in 1828 and president of the Board of Control (1828-30) whence began his connection with Indian affairs. He succeeded Lord Auckland as Governor General of India in February 1842. On his arrival in India, Lord Ellenborough found himself confronted with an alarming situation in Afghanistan and northwest frontier.

Dive into Jaitsari Var by Guru Arjan, a spiritual Punjabi composition in Guru Granth Sahib, infused with Lahindi dialect and cultural diversity.

Explore the impactful diplomacy of Sir Charles Metcalfe, the provisional Governor General of India, and his key role in the 1809 Treaty of Amritsar.