Discover the legacy of Sukhdev, a poet from Uttar Pradesh who enriched Vedanta philosophy. Explore his works revered by scholars today.
Explore 'Svapan Natak,' Giani Ditt Singh's allegorical dream play. A satirical battle of truth vs. falsehood, rooted in historical Singh Sabha conflicts.
Discover the life of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, known for his spiritual insights and martyrdom. Learn about his legacy and teachings.
Explore the pious life of Toda Mahita, a Sikh devotee of Guru Arjan involved in Amritsar's sacred tank excavation. Discover his story & contributions.
Discover Bhai Ugvanda from Chunian, Punjab, mentioned in Bhai Gurdas's writings, who was initiated by Guru Arjan. Learn more about his legacy.
ALI SINGH (d. 1716), a native of the village of Salaudi, near Sirhind, was in the service of Wazir Khan, the Mughal faujdar of Sirhind. According to Ratan Singh Bharigu, Prachin Panth Prakash, Wazir Khan, on learning of Banda Singh\'s advance from the South towards the Punjab under the orders of Guru Gobind Singh, called Ali Singh to his presence and taunted him with the remark that another Guru of theirs had appeared and that he should join him and bring him to Sirhind to be despatched after the previous Guru\'s sons.
Discover the incredible life of Baba Atal Rai, son of Guru Hargobind, known for reviving a friend at age 9. Explore his legacy in Amritsar.
Explore the legacy of Bhai Banvali and Paras Ram, who provided free care and preached Guru Hargobind's teachings emphasizing holy congregations.
BHAGATA, BHAI, an Ohri Khatri, figures in Bhai Gurdas`s roster of the principal disciples of Guru Nanak, Varan, XI. 14. To quote Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, Bhai Bhagata, accompanied by Bhai Japu Vansi, presented himself before the Guru and said, "Holy Sir, we are illiterate and can neither read nor write. How shall we be saved!" "By shunning the ways of the manmukh," said Guru Nanak. "Pray, unfold to us the ways of a manmukh." The Guru replied, "Recognize a manmukh by his four traits, viz. envy, pride, backbiting and aversion to good counsel. These you must avoid, and you must share with your brethren food earned by the labour of your hands." Bhai Bhagata and Bhai Japu, continues the Bhagat Mala, practised the precept and attained liberation.
BHANDARA SINGH, a shopkeeper of Sirhind, was a devotee of Guru Gobind Singh. According to Bhai Santokh Singh, Sn Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, he received the vows of the Khalsa on the historic Baisakhi day of 1699.
