Dive into the origins of Sikh historiography with the Janam Sakhis of Guru Nanak. Discover a blend of myth and tradition in early Sikh history.
Discover Loharipa's role in Guru Nanak's Sidh Gosti, exploring the peaceful path of Natha yogis and the importance of cherishing the Lord's Name.
Dive into Bhai Santokh Singh's monumental epic detailing the lives of Sikh Gurus and Banda Singh Bahadur, a cornerstone of Sikh history and literature.
Discover Bhai Mahesha's journey from riches to adversity and back, showcasing unwavering faith in Guru Amar Das and true Sikh values. A story of resilience.
Explore the rise of the Sikh community in verse with Giani Gian Singh's classic, Sri Guru Panth Prakash. A rich account of Sikh history and heritage.
ALAM SINGH NACHNA (d. 1705), a warrior in the retinue of Guru Gobind Singh, was the son of Bhai Durgu, a Rajput Sikh of Sialkot. He earned the popular epithet Nachna (lit. dancer) because of his uncommon agility. Sarup Das Bhalla, Mahima Prakash, describes him as one of Guru Gobind Singh\'s constant companions. Possessing pluck as well as skill, he once killed a tiger single handed. On another occasion when during the chase Guru Gobind Singh was suddenly attacked by two hill chiefs, Balia Chand and Alam Chand, with a force far out numbering his own, Alam Singh Nachna showed exemplary courage.
Explore Mahima Prakash Vartak, an early manuscript of 164 anecdotes on Sikh Gurus, believed to stem from 1741, preserved in key Indian collections.
Discover the legacy of Sukhdev, a poet from Uttar Pradesh who enriched Vedanta philosophy. Explore his works revered by scholars today.
ALI SINGH (d. 1716), a native of the village of Salaudi, near Sirhind, was in the service of Wazir Khan, the Mughal faujdar of Sirhind. According to Ratan Singh Bharigu, Prachin Panth Prakash, Wazir Khan, on learning of Banda Singh\'s advance from the South towards the Punjab under the orders of Guru Gobind Singh, called Ali Singh to his presence and taunted him with the remark that another Guru of theirs had appeared and that he should join him and bring him to Sirhind to be despatched after the previous Guru\'s sons.
