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aja

Discover the humbling story of King Aja, his arrogance, and the lesson in charity and repentance. Learn how consequences teach humility.

ganga

Discover the divine tale of the Ganges, its celestial origins, and its purifying powers as a revered river in Hindu tradition. Learn about Bhagiratha's journey.

Discover the legendary story of Ravana, the powerful demon-king with ten heads and divine powers, and his epic battle with Rama. Explore rich myths of Lanka.

ambarisha

Explore Ambarisha's tale, his devotion, and divine intervention against sage Durvasa in ancient Ayodhya. Learn about courage and faith here!

bishama pitamah

Discover the tale of Gangeva Pitama, the embodiment of sacrifice and duty in the Mahabharata. Uncover his devotion and leadership legacy.

Discover the enigmatic qualities of Surapati, also known as Indra, the king of gods. Dive into mythical insights from Dhanasari Kabir, p. 691.

asmavedha

ASWAMEDHA Performance of horse-sacrifice, donating gold against one\'s own weight, having a bath at Prayag, they are not equal to the merit of remembering the Name and singing the Praises of the Lord. (Gond Namdev, p. 873) Performing horse-sacrifice and donating gold secretly in fruit, they do not equal the merit of the Name of the Lord. (Ramkali Namdev, p. 973) Any king, who performed this sacrifice was considered a conqueror and a king of kings.

Explore the legendary tale of King Hari Chand, renowned for his generosity and truthfulness, as he faces trials and celestial rewards.

Discover Sudama's journey from poverty to prosperity through pure devotion and Krishna's heartfelt response. A tale of friendship and divine love.

BACHAN SAIN LOKA KE, a book of morals in Punjabi prose belonging to the Sevapanthi sect. There is no internal evidence to establish its date or authorship, but several of the bachans or sayings in this work are identical with those in Sahaj Ram\'s Pothi Asavarian. A manuscript copy of this work is preserved in the Central Public Library, Patiala, under MS. No. 2142. In the text, man is adjured to overcome attachment and ever to remember God who is the Creator of all things, sentient and insentient, and watches over all. Poverty is a blessing; the riches are not accumulated without sin (1617).

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4 years Ago

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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4 years Ago

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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18 years Ago

Explore the spiritual importance of sarovars, sacred bodies of water at holy sites, symbolizing purity and renewal in various religious traditions.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.