title

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.

  • 1
  • 2
1
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.

3
4 years Ago

Explore the profound concept of Aatma and its connection to Paramaatma, God, and the transcendental self in Sikh and Hindu philosophies.

5

Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

7
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.