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akali nihung

Explore the transformation of the term Akali from Nihangs to Shiromani Akali Dal, a key Sikh political force. Dive into its rich history and significance.

guru and disciplei

Discover the Sant Tradition: a mystical, monotheistic movement, transcending sectarian divides, and pioneering ethical consciousness in medieval India.

akalpurakh

Discover the meaning of Akal Purakh, the Eternal Creator, in Sikhism's rich literature and its theological significance.

Discover the Satnami sects rooted in true worship of the Supreme Being, their unique customs, and historical significance in India.

amarpad

Explore AMAR PAD, the ultimate stage of immortality and God-realization, as celebrated in Guru Granth Sahib. Attain self-realization and spiritual freedom.

wjkkwjkf

Explore the evolution of Sikh salutations from Sati Kartar to Vahiguru, reflecting the faith's monotheistic roots since Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.

bhai

BHAI, of Indo Aryan origin (Sanskrit bhratr, Pali bhaya), means brother in its literal sense and is employed as an honorific as well as in the dominant familial sense and as a title of affection between equals. It has been used in the Guru Granth Sahib in the latter sense and there are several apostrophic examples none of which seems to imply any special rank or status. However, by the middle of the seventeenth century, it was being used as a title implying distinction: the earliest example is the Bala Janam Sakhi (AD 1658) which refers to its putative author as Bhai Bala. The naturalness of its use in this particular context suggests that it must have developed the honorific connotation even earlier though it does not necessarily follow that these connotations were clearly apprehended in earlier usage.

pundittarasingh

Explore the origins of the Sikh term Vahiguru, its meanings, and usage in scriptures in Pandit Tara Singh Narotam's insightful tract.

din rain

Experience the timeless hymn 'Dinrain' by Guru Arjan Dev, exploring eternal devotion and the soul's yearning for divine reunion through day and night.

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4 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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4 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 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.