BENARES (BANARASA, VARANASI) .....They have rosaries around their necks and glittering jugs in their hands—they cannot be called the saints of Hari, they are the Thugs of Benares (Varanasi).(Asa Kabir, pp. 476) He lives on the bank of Asi rivulet in Benares (Varanasi). (Gond Namdev, p. 873) It is the sacred city of the Hindus, being a great religious centre. It is also called Kashi. After killing Kansa and restoring the throne of Mathura to Ugarsen, Krishna came to Kashi for higher education, because this city had been famous for higher religious education.
Discover how Hari Lal & his brother broke caste barriers, embraced Sikhism, and spread Guru Nanak's teachings in Kashi, valuing the divine gift of His name.
Explore the profound Kabitts and Savaiyyas of Bhai Gurdas, a pioneer in Sikh scripture, reflecting on love, separation, and spiritual wisdom.
Discover the journey of Prince Pipa, from royalty to spiritual devotee, whose hymns grace the Guru Granth Sahib; a tale of devotion and transformation.
Discover the legacy of Sadda Singh, a revered Nirmala scholar & master translator of Sanskrit classics. Explore his work on Advaita Siddhi & its impact.
