Learn about Naina Singh, the 18th-century Nihang warrior famed for valor & guardianship of Akali Phula Singh, a Sikh icon. Explore his lasting legacy.
BHAG SINGH CHANDRA UDAYA, an undated manuscript preserved in the Punjab State Archives, Patiala, under accession No. M/773, deals with the life and achievements of Sardar Bhag Singh Ahluvalia (1745-1801), who succeeded Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluvalia as ruler of Kapurthala state in 1783. Its author, Ram Sukh Rao, was tutor to Bhag Singh`s son and successor, Fateh Singh Ahluvalia (1784-1836). The latter, after his accession in 1801, commissioned Ram Sukh Rao to write biographies of Sardar Jassa Singh and Sardar Bhag Singh. Bhag Singh Chandra Udaya, a biography of the latter, comprises 188 folios, size 22 x 16 cm, each page containing 16 lines.
Explore the versified life of Baba Sahib Singh Bedi, descendant of Guru Nanak, portraying his role as a saint, scholar, and social reformer.
Explore the revered role of Krishna as God Himself beyond mythological tales in Sikhism, where His name embodies divinity and sanctity.
Discover Parchi, a unique genre of Punjabi literature showcasing the spiritual tales of saints and prophets from the 17th century.
Explore the fall of the Sikh kingdom & Maharaja Duleep Singh's life in 'Sikh Yuddher Itihas O Maharaja Duleep Singh' by Barodakanta Mitra.
Explore Zindagi Namah, a soulful Persian poetry book by Bhai Nand Lal, unique for its alignment with Sikh hymns, diving into divine mysteries and spiritual wisdom.
BHAKTI AND SIKHISM. The word bhakti is derived from Skt. bhaj, meaning to serve, honour, revere, love and adore. In the religious idiom, it is attachment or fervent devotion to God and is defined as "that particular affection which is generated by the knowledge of the attributes of the Adorable One." The concept is traceable to the Vedas where its intimations are audible in the hymns addressed to deities such as Varuna, Savitra and Usha.
Discover the poetic journey of Guru Gobind Singh's life in Bhai Sukkha Singh's 'GurBilas Patshahi Dasvin'. A timeless epic of history and devotion.
Learn about Lal Kaul, a Kashmiri Brahman who served in Afghanistan and Sikh expeditions, becoming a key leader in 19th-century South Asian history.
