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Explore the lotus's rich symbolism in Indian lore, symbolizing purity amid impurity, as seen in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions.

Discover the profound significance of the Mul Mantra in Sikhism. Learn its role in meditation, ritual, and spiritual guidance. Invoke divine understanding.

ONKAR, generally written down as Oankar in Sikh Scriptural writings, is derived from the Upanisadic word Oankara (om+kara) originally signifying pronouncing or rendering into writing the syllable Om. Known as synonym of Om it has been used in the Vedic literature and, in particular in its religio philosophical texts known as the Upanisads, as a holy vocable of mystical signification and as the most sacred of the names of Brahman, the Supreme Self or the one entity which fills all space and time and which is the source of the whole universe including the gods themselves. The word om, the most hallowed name of Brahman, is derived, according to the Gopathabrdhmana (I. 24), from dp `to pervade` or from av `to protect`.

Explore Rahrasi, the Sikh evening prayer symbolizing faith over ritual. Learn about its evolution and significance in Sikhs' daily prayers.

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

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 the mystical experience of anand—a spiritual bliss achieved through guru’s grace, leading to peace, fulfillment, and liberation from suffering.

Explore 'RUTI' by Guru Arjan in Raga Ramkali, a hymn portraying the intense yearning to meet the Supreme Being through India's six seasons.