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Discover the Giranth, the Divana sect's holy book, reflecting the musical richness of Sikh scripture and emphasizing simran, authored by Haria and Bala.

DAYAL, BABA (1783-1855), founder of the Nirankari sect of the Sikhs, was born at Peshawar on Baisakh sudi 15, 1840 Bk / 17 May 1783. He was the only son of Ram Sahai, a banker, and his wife Ladikki, daughter of Bhai Vasakha Singh of Rohtas. He lost his father while he was still an infant. He learnt Gurmukhi from his mother and Persian and Pushto at a maktab (elementary school kept by a Muslim maulawi). His mother, a devout Sikh, nurtured him in the best traditions of the faith and took him out daily to make obeisance at the local Gurdwara Bhai Joga Singh. After the death of his mother in 1802, Dayal migrated to Rawalpindi where he opened a grocer`s shop and also started preaching a message of simple living, commonly addressing congregations at Gurdwara Peshaurian and Gurdwara Bhai Ram Singh.

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Explore the Gharibdasias, followers of Sant Gharibdas, known for their unique traditions blending Sikh influences. Learn about their vibrant cultural heritage.

GULABDASIAS, a sect subscribing to epicurean ethics, were the followers of one Pritam Das, originally an Udasi sddhu. Pritam Das`s principal disciple was Gulab Das after whom the members of the sect came to be known as Gulabdasias. Gulab Das, son of Hamira, was born in 1809 at the village of Rataul, near Tarn Taran, in Amritsar district. He had served as a trooper in the army of Maharaja Sher Singh. On the abrogation of the Sikh rule, he became a follower of Pritam Das, succeeding him on his death as the head of the sect.

baba lakhmi chand

Explore the unique Jagiasi sect of Sindh, blending Sikh beliefs and Hindu rituals, founded by Baba Sri Chand. Delve into its rich history and traditions.

janam sakhi miharban

Explore the rich history of the MIHARBAN JANAM SAKHI, from its origins to the discovery of rare manuscripts at Khalsa College, Amritsar.

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Discover the rich history of Nirmal Panchaiti Akhara, a Sikh seminary founded in 1862 in Patiala, with branches across India. Learn about its unique traditions.

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Discover the Nirmala Sikhs, a sect rooted in purity and wisdom, dedicated to religious study since Guru Gobind Singh's era. Explore their enduring legacy.

sevapanthi

Explore Pothi Asavandn, an inspiring book of Sevapanthi discourses and hymns, emphasizing purity and divine contemplation for spiritual liberation.

ADDAN SHAH, BHAI (1688-1757), third in succession to Bhai Kanhaiya, founder of the Sevapanthi sect, was born in 1688 in the village of Lau in Jhang district, now in Pakistan. His parents were of a devout temperament and he inherited from them a deeply religious bent of mind. He learnt Gurmukhi and got training in the exegesis of Sikh scriptural texts from Bhai Gurdas Dakkhani, a leading Sikh of Guru Tegh Bahadur`s time. He also remained in the company of Bhai Seva Ram, a disciple of and successor to Bhai Kanhaiya, for a long time and ultimately succeeded him as chief of the Sevapanthi sect.

ramananda

Explore Ramananda's impact on Northern India, his liberal approach to caste, and the spread of Vishnav Bhakti and Ramaworship.

aghoree, hindoo mendicant, benares

Uncover the secretive Aghori sect of Saivism, linked to Kapalika traditions and known for extreme rituals and spiritual beliefs.

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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 Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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