Discover AMARNAMA, a Persian epic by Bhai Natth Mall, offering firsthand accounts of Guru Gobind Singh's era. An invaluable glimpse into Sikh history.
FIVE KHANDS or Panj Khands, lit. realms (panj == five, khand == region or realm), signifies in the Sikh tradition the five stages of spiritual progress leading man to the Ultimate Truth. The supporting text is a fragment from Guru Nanak`s Japu, stanzas 34 to 37. The Five Realms enumerated therein are dharam khand, the realm of righteous action (pauri 34), gian khand, the realm of knowledge (pauri 35), saram khand, the realm of spiritual endeavour (pauri 36), karam khand, the realm of grace, and sach khand the realm of Truth (pauri 37).
Discover how GIAN sets humans apart through understanding. Delve into spiritual and material knowledge, with insights from Indian philosophy and beyond.
GOKHU MAHITA, BHAI, Bhai Toda Mahita. Bhai Tota and Bhat Maddu, all devoted Siklis who performed dedicated service at the time of the excavation of the sacred tank at Amritsar, once came to Guru Arjan and begged to be instructed. The Guru told them to sit in the sangal and recite gurbum. The Guru spoke: "Recitation of the sacred hymns cleanses the mind of sinful thought. To the listeners it gives comfort.
Discover the life of Sant Gulab Singh Gholia, a revered Sikh saint who dedicated his life to spreading Sikh teachings and participating in Gurdwara reforms.
Explore Bhai Jaita's legacy, a devout Sikh warrior who embodied the harmony of knowledge and devotion as taught by Guru Hargobind. Dive into Sikh history.
Discover 'Khalsa Mahima,' a poem by Guru Gobind Singh that highlights the powerful bond and praise of the Khalsa in the Dasam Granth.
Discover Pravritti and Nivritti in ancient texts—journeys of action, knowledge, and spiritual liberation!
