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sant

Explore the profound concept of 'Sant', a term of spiritual significance representing holiness and benevolence in Bhakti and Sikh traditions.

Explore Barna, a village near Kurukshetra, sacred to Guru Tegh Bahadur. Witness tales of miracles, faith, and history. Visit the revered gurdwara today.

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

CHABBA, a village 10 km south of Amritsar (31° 38`N, 74° 52`E) along AmritsarTarn Taran road, has a historical shrine called Gurdwara Sangrana Sahib. The Gurdwara itself is so named because, according to local tradition, one of the battles (sangram in Hindi and Punjabi) of Amritsar between Guru Hargobind (1595-1644) and the Mughal troops was fought here. Another tradition connected with the place is that Sulakkhani, a childless woman of the village, asked for and received a boon from Guru Hargobind as a result of which she subsequently became the mother of seven sons.

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Discover 'SARBATT DA BHALA'—a core Sikh belief promoting unity and prosperity for all humanity. Embrace the spirit of goodwill and active compassion.

guru nanak yogis

Discover Guru Nanak's dialogue with Yogi Charpat Nath about transcending existence. Learn about Charpat's influence in alchemy and spirituality.

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Dive into the origins of Sikh historiography with the Janam Sakhis of Guru Nanak. Discover a blend of myth and tradition in early Sikh history.

CHUNG TONG, a small village on the bank of the River Teesta in Sikkim, 168 km north of the nearest railhead, Siliguri, has recently been discovered to have a connection with early Sikh history. Local tradition there refers to the visit of Guru Nanak (1469-1539) to the place during his third udasior preaching tour. Although the Janam Sakhis do not mention Tibet specifically, the mention of Guru Nanak Rimpoche (lit. the great one) in Tibetan literature points to the Guru`s travel through Tibet, and it is likely that he passed through Chung Tong on his way back to India.

sursuri

Explore the spiritual essence of Sursuri, another name for Ganges, where even mixed waters become pure, reflecting Indian traditions and beliefs.

dan charity

Explore the essence of Dan, a spiritual practice of charity and almsgiving, highlighting its role in Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh traditions.

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

degtegh fateh

DEG TEGH FATEH, a Sikh saying which literally means victory (fateh) to kettle (deg) and sword (tegh).

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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.