Hindu bhagats and poets, and Punjabi officials

Discover the story of Ceylonese King Shivnabh, who embraced Guru Nanak's teachings and his influence on Ceylon's spiritual community.

Discover the legacy of Seth Todar Mall, who selflessly performed the last rites for the sons of Guru Gobind Singh. Visit Gurdwara Joti Sarup today!

Discover Bhai Akal, a devoted follower of Guru Ram Das, serving also Guru Arjan and Guru Hargobind. Learn about his legacy in Punjab's rich history.

Learn about Baba Balak Singh (1785-1862), mentor to Baba Ram Singh and pioneer of the Namdhari movement, with teachings that shaped Sikh society.

CHAND or CHANDA, a goldsmith by profession, was one of the poets and scholars who enjoyed the patronage of Guru Gobind Singh (See BAVANJA KAV!). He rendered "Udyoga Parva" of the Mahabharata into Hindi verse. His work is preserved as a part of a Mahabharata manuscript in the private collection of the Maharaja of Patiala. In one of the couplets at the beginning of his work, the poet says that he had already translated "Kama Parva" from the Sanskrit text, but no copy of this work is known to exist.

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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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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.