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AVTAR SINGH AZAD Avtar Singh \'Azad\', (1906 - 1972) the minor Punjabi poet, is not deserving of notice. Before independence, he had published four collections of poems, Swant Bundan (Drops of Bliss), Savan Pinghan (The Swings of Savan), Vishva Vedna (Plight of the World) and Kansoan (Intimations), and published a translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam under the title of Khayyam Khumari (Inebriations of Khayyam). His style is rhetorical in the way of most Urdu poetry.

Explore the spiritual exchange between Guru Nanak and Mian Mittha in Kotia Mian Mittha. Discover the path to divine light and presence in God's court.

Explore the wondrous Bachitra Natak in Dasam Granth by Guru Gobind Singh, capturing the essence of justice, divine stories, and Sikh lineage.

Explore the concept of Moh, its impact on perception and reality, and why shedding attachment leads to spiritual enlightenment in Sikhism.

BAANA: Literally: dress. In Sikh cultural terminology it means all the five Kakaars (articles of faith) plus a Chola (a long shirt), a tight fitting trousers, a Kamarkassa (a belt to tighten Gaatra and like a sash around the waist) which make one very active. This was actually a dress for the battlefield. A Sikh is expected to be ever ready in Baana at every moment because for a Sikh the world is like a battle field and he/she has to act in every situation in the discipline of a soldier in a battle field.

Explore Panchami, the auspicious fifth day of the lunar phase, celebrated with rituals, devotion, and festivals like Basant Panchami in Gurudwaras.

Explore the history of Bikrami Sammat, named after Hindu king Vikramaditya, and its relevance in Sikh and Hindu traditions

Explore how Guru Nanak redefined 'qudrat' to embody Divine power and creation, bridging Indian and Arabic traditions with a unique philosophical vision.

Unveil the intriguing tales of Brahma, the lotus-born creator, intertwined with divine egos, maya, and cosmic duties in Hindu mythology.

Explore Bhai Vir Singh's Rana Surat Singh, a 1905 epic poem in Punjabi blank verse. Experience spiritual depth and literary brilliance set in the 18th-century Sikh struggle.

Discover how GIAN sets humans apart through understanding. Delve into spiritual and material knowledge, with insights from Indian philosophy and beyond.

Discover Guru Tegh Bahadur's 57 slokas in Guru Granth Sahib, emphasizing God remembrance and devotion for true spiritual fulfillment.