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Dive into Pran Sangli, a profound text on yogic practices and spiritual insights attributed to Guru Nanak, with rich chapters on prdndydma and meditation.

Explore the striking battles of Guru Gobind Singh in the Punjabi poem VAR BHERE Kl PATSHAHl 10, revealing ancient tales and poetic details.

Explore the spiritual depth of Amavas, where the sun & moon align. Learn how Sikh traditions celebrate this day with meditation & good deeds.

Explore the intriguing world of apocryphal Sikh compositions, unaccepted in the Guru Granth Sahib, exploring their origins and spiritual insights.

Uncover the pivotal role of Guru Arjan Dev in Sikhism's evolution. His teachings, leadership, and contributions shaped Sikh tradition profoundly.

ARIF, KISHAN SINGH Arif, Kishan Singh(1836 - 1904) was a popular Punjabi poet. His father Narain Singh was a publisher and bookseller in Bazar Mai Sewan, Amritsar. He began studying books and Kissas at an early age. After the death of his father, he adopted the same profession. From his writings it appears that he was a disciple of Gulab Das (1809-1873), a saint of repute under whose impact he wrote didactic and mystic poetry.

BHAGAT (BHAKTA) BANI The Sikh Holy Book, Sri Guru Granth Sahib, comprises writings coming from two sources the sayings of the Gurus and those of the Bhagats (Bhaktas). The term Bhagat here broadly covers, besides some of the saints of medieval India whose compositions occur in the Guru Granth Sahib, those outside of the Guru line whose compositions were entered in the holy book by Guru Arjan (1563-1606) who compiled the Granth. All these contributors are in common parlance collectively called Bhagats. Under this rubric bhagat is included Shaikh Farid, the Sufi. 

CHARAN SINGH, DR (1853-1908), poet and musicologist, was born at Amritsar in 1853 (father: Kahn Singh ; mother Rup Kaur) and was seventh in descent from Diwan Kaura Mail, an influential eighteenth century Sahajdhari Sikh. Kahn Singh (1788-1878) who was of a retiring disposition had spent some years in the company of wandering ascetics before he was persuaded to give up the life of a recluse and become a householder. In addition to his practice of indigenous medicine, he collected and transcribed Sanskrit manuscripts and wrote verse in Braj thereby laying the foundations of the family`s literary tradition. His son, Charan Singh, studied Sanskrit, Braj, Persian and prosody, besides Ayurveda and Western medicine.

Explore Guru Nanak's profound impact on Punjabi literature and spirituality, as the revered first Sikh preceptor and poet.

Explore the profound Kabitts and Savaiyyas of Bhai Gurdas, a pioneer in Sikh scripture, reflecting on love, separation, and spiritual wisdom.