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Discover the journey of Hassu Bhai, a devoted blacksmith, with Guru Nanak through Kashmir, capturing divine hymns along with Bhai Sihari.

Discover the story of Kamal Bhat, a Kashmir Muslim devotee of Guru Hargobind in Kiratpur. Learn about his spiritual journey in the Sivalik hills.

Discover the story of Pakhar Bhai, a carpenter from Bushehar, who became a devotee of Guru Nanak after receiving his guidance.

Discover Rama Baba, maternal grandfather of Guru Nanak, a key figure from village Chahal near Lahore. Explore his family connections and legacy.

AJAIB, BHAI, a Sangha Jatt who embraced the Sikh faith in the time of Guru Arjan. He belonged to the village of Darauli Bhai, in presentday Faridkot district. Two of his brothers, Umar Shah and Ajab, were the Guru`s masands or vicars. Bhai Ajaib took part in seva, voluntary labour of hands, at the time of digging of the Amritsar pool and construction of the Harimandar. See AJAB, BHAI

DHINGA, BHAI, a barber by profession, became a follower of Guru Nanak. He once came to Guru Arigad, Nanak II (1502-52), and sought instruction. The latter advised him to emulate Sain, famous saint who too was a barber by profession and who had gained spiritual enlightenment by his loving devotion to the Deity.

Discover the tale of Gurbakhsh, an Udasi saint who challenged false claims in Anandpur after Guru Gobind Singh's era, influencing Sikh lineage.

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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.