The Sikh Encyclopedia
  • Home
  • Encyclopedia Categories
    • Arts and Heritage
    • Biographical
    • Historical Events in Sikh History
    • Philosophy, Spirituality and Ethics
    • Sikh Scriptures and Literature
    • Social Institutions and Movements
    • Gurudwaras
    • Other Historical Places
  • Blog
  • Random Post
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Encyclopedia Categories
    • Arts and Heritage
    • Biographical
    • Historical Events in Sikh History
    • Philosophy, Spirituality and Ethics
    • Sikh Scriptures and Literature
    • Social Institutions and Movements
    • Gurudwaras
    • Other Historical Places
  • Blog
  • Random Post
  • Contact Us
Ads
The Sikh Encyclopedia
The Sikh Encyclopedia
  • Home
  • Encyclopedia Categories
    • Arts and Heritage
    • Biographical
    • Historical Events in Sikh History
    • Philosophy, Spirituality and Ethics
    • Sikh Scriptures and Literature
    • Social Institutions and Movements
    • Gurudwaras
    • Other Historical Places
  • Blog
  • Random Post
  • Contact Us
    Login or Sign Up
    veda
    BASISTA (VASISHTHA)

    BASISTA (VASISHTHA) The enlightened sage (Gurmukh) Basista, delivered the sermon about God (Hari). (Wadhans Ki Var M. 4, p. 591) Vasishtha is one of the most famous Indian sages. He was the author of several hymns of Rig Veda. In one of the hymns of the Rig Veda, he

    • Maninder S Gujral
    Read More
    MACHHA (MATSYA)

    MACHHA (MATSYA)(fish incarnation) Machh (Matsya or flsh incarnation), and Kachh (Kurama or tortoise incarnation)incarnated under the Will of the Lord. (Maru M. 5, p. 1082) A tora (Machh).....was redeemed in the company of the saint (Guru). (Malar M. 5, p. 1269) It is said that the object of this

    • Maninder S Gujral
    Read More
    SAUNA (SAUNAKA)

    SAUNA (SAUNAKA) Saturday—Consideration of the Shastra of Sauna (Saunaka, a sage) dealing with omens (whether an action is good or bad, which time is suitable or unsuitable for that action) is merely whim and ego; the whole world is deluded in it. (Bilawal M. 3. Var Sat, p. 841)

    • Maninder S Gujral
    Read More
    Categories
    • Home
    • All About Sikhs
    • World Gurudwaras
    • Search Gurbani
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy

    The Sikh Encyclopedia

    © 2021 - All rights reserved -Gateway to Sikhism

    Login
    Lost Password? Create an Account


    Loading...

    Register

    New membership are not allowed.