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Discover the heroic tale of Roshan Singh, a Sikh warrior who single-handedly defeated a lion, showcasing bravery alongside Guru Gobind Singh and Bahadur Shah.

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Explore Jhatka, the Sikh practice of swift, humane animal slaughter, ensuring minimum pain. Learn its significance and historical context in Sikhism.

NARASINGH (Man-lion incarnation) The Lord manifested Himself by tearing off the column and killed the egoistic demon. (Bhairo M. 3, p. 1154) The Lord came out of the column assuming huge size and killed Hiranyaksha (Hiranyakashipu) with his nails. That Supreme Purusha and God of gods manifested Himself as Narsingh for His devotee. (Basant Kabir, p. 1194) Vishnu assumed the form of man-lion in order to save the •world from the tyranny of the demon king Hiranyakashipu. He had propitiated Brahma and become invulnerable.

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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.