offerings

Discover Ali Sher, a village visited by Guru Tegh Bahadur in Punjab's Malva region. Learn about his teachings, and the gurdwara honoring his legacy.

creation anand

Discover the life and legacy of Baba Anand, grandson of Guru Amar Das, and his esteemed place in Sikh history with Guru Hargobind.

balvand

Explore the life of Balvand, a renowned rababi, and his brother Satta, co-composers of a Var in Guru Granth Sahib, famed for their devotion and music.

guru ki golak

Discover the significance of Guru Ki Golak in Sikhism—a communal fund for charity and community upliftment rooted in faith and tradition.

Discover the story of Jodha Bhai from Tulaspur, known for his unwavering integrity in delivering offerings to Guru Arjan in Amritsar.

kar bhet

Explore the tradition of Kar Bhet, a heartfelt offering by Sikhs to the Guru, rooted in honest labor and community service, enriching spiritual devotion.

Discover how masands, appointed by Guru Arjan, linked Sikhs to their Guru, fostering spiritual growth and community cohesion in early Sikhism.

ALAM CHAND was a masand or parish leader at Lahore in Guru Arjan\'s time. He was known for his pious and honest ways. He brought to the Guru regularly offerings collected from the Lahore sangat. His favourite maxim, tells Bhai Mani Singh in the Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, was that the use for oneself even of a kaudi, i.e. the smallest coin, out of the offerings was injurious to one\'s body as well as to one\'s soul.

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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.