persian

tankhanama

Learn about TANKHAHNAMA, the Sikh penal code defining misconduct penalties. Explore the ideals of Khalsa life and principles guiding personal conduct.

tarikh i iradat khani

Explore the memoires of Mirza Mubarakullah Wazih capturing Mughal history from 1707-1714, including the Battle of Lohgarh, in this Persian manuscript.

khalsa akhbar

Explore the unpublished Persian manuscript with 92 letters from the second Anglo Sikh War, housed at Punjabi University. Unique insights from 1848-49.

ta'rikh al fattash

Dive into the Persian chronicle by Munshi `Abd ul Karim `Alawi on Ranjit Singh, his heirs, and the historic Anglo Sikh wars, complete with maps and treaties.

baba sri chand

Explore the revered title 'Baba,' from its Persian roots to Sikh history, signifying respect and piety for revered leaders like Baba Ala Singh and Baba Buddha.

tarikh i ahmad

Explore Tarikhi Ahmad, the popular 1850 work by Abdul Karim Alavi, detailing Ahmad Shah Durrani's legacy and the historical landscapes of Punjab.

brahm gyani

Explore BRAHAM GIAN, an 18th-century Punjabi theological manuscript, preserved in limited copies, offering insights into divine knowledge and Sikh tenets.

waqai jang i sikhan

Explore Diwan Ajudhia Parshad's detailed account of the first Anglo Sikh war, focusing on battles like Pherushahr and Sabhraon. Discover historical insights.

gurdwara dera sahib

Uncover how 'dera' signifies homes, temples, and monasteries across Punjab's cultural landscape, bridging historical roots and modern usage.

zafarnamah ranjit singh

Uncover history with Zafarnamah-i-Ranjit Singh, Kanhaiya Lal's Persian verse detailing the reigns of Maharaja Ranjit Singh & his successors. A must-read!

pundittarasingh

Discover GURU GIRARATH KOS, a detailed dictionary of the Guru Granth Sahib by Pandit Tara Singh Narotam. Learn about unique word interpretations and more.

hikayat

Uncover the compelling moral lessons in Hikayat's Persian verse tales, exploring themes from romance to the macabre in medieval Indian literature.

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5 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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5 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 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.