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bir mrigesh

Explore the detailed lives of eminent Sikh saints in the 1912-page Sri Bir Mrigesh Gurbilas Dev Taru, a profound 19th-century biography by Bhai Sher Singh.

chali mukte

CHALI MUKTE, lit. forty (chalf) liberated ones (mukte), is how a band of 40 brave Sikhs who laid down their lives fighting near the dhab or lake of Khidrana, also called Isharsar, on 29 December 1705 against a Mughal force in chase of Guru Gobind Singh are remembered in Sikh history and daily in the Sikh ardas or supplicatory prayer offered individually or at gatherings at the end of all religious services. Guru Gobind Singh, who had watched the battle from a nearby mound praised the martyrs` valour and blessed them as Chali Mukte, the Forty Immortals. After them Khidrana became Muktsar the Pool of Liberation.

DARBARA SINGH, DlWAN (d. 1734), originally from the mercantile community of Sirhind, became a Sikh receiving the initiatory rites on 30 March 1699, the day the Khalsa was created, and took part in the battles of Anandpur. During the period after Banda Singh he commanded much esteem as a veteran fighter and as diwan, i.e. commissar in charge of rations and forage.

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.

hikayat

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

guru ram das

Explore KARHALE, hymns by Guru Ram Das in Guru Granth Sahib, using the camel as a metaphor for the wandering mind. Find spiritual guidance and liberation.

Explore the legacy of Raja Raghbir Singh of Jind, an able ruler who boosted prosperity. Discover his role in the Afghan war and founding of Sangrur.

Explore the legacy of Sadhu Singh Hamdard, a pioneering journalist and poet who revolutionized Punjabi journalism and literature.

Discover the revered tale of Saif Uddin Mahmud, also known as Saif Khan, a noble of Aurangzib who founded Saifabad & was an admirer of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

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Dive into Guru Gobind Singh's sabdas, understanding their spiritual yearning and devotion, with Shabad Hajare enriching Sikh daily worship.

Discover the prestigious titles and awards at Maharaja Ranjit Singh's court, echoing Mughal traditions, granted to royal blood, sardars, and officials.

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Explore the remarkable life of Diwan Ajudhia Parshad, a pivotal figure in Sikh history as a soldier, administrator, and eyewitness chronicler of the Anglo Sikh war.

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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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Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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