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chardikala

Explore Charhdi Kala, the ever-ascending spirit of high morale in Sikhism, embodying faith, courage, and cheerfulness against all challenges.

Explore Sarang ki Var in Guru Granth Sahib. Delve into life's purpose beyond material means through devotion and the love of God in this spiritual composition.

CHARPAT NATH, one of the yogis whom, according to the Miharban Janam Sakhi, Guru Nanak met on Mount Sumer, was a Gorakhpanthi recluse. Guru Nanak himself mentions his name twice in his compositions in the Guru Granth Sahib in his Si`dh Gosti and in another hymn in Raga Ramkali. In the Sidh Gosti (lit. discourse or dialogue with the Siddhas), Charpat is stated to have put this question to him: "How is one to go across the world described as an impassable ocean?" Answers the Guru: As unaffected liveth the lotus in water, And the duck, So with the mind fixed on the Word, One swimmeth across the Ocean of Existence.

Explore the moral teachings of SUKHANFAKIRANKE, an 18th-century Punjabi prose by Bhai Addan Shah, offering lessons in austerity, humility, and virtue.

Explore the divine beauty of ghorian hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib, reflecting on marriage and the spiritual journey to unite with God.

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Dive into the rich symbolism of the Guru Granth Sahib, where evocative metaphors & imagery enrich the spiritual experience. Discover timeless wisdom today.

giani

Discover how GIAN sets humans apart through understanding. Delve into spiritual and material knowledge, with insights from Indian philosophy and beyond.

practice raja yoga

Unlock higher knowledge with Yoga. Dive into practices like Hatha, Mantra, and Rajyoga to achieve mental calm and spiritual insight.

gurmukh

Explore the depths of 'Gurmukh' in Sikh scripture. Uncover the God-inspired path leading to truth, righteousness, and spiritual enlightenment.

jiva

Explore Jiva, the essence beyond the body, breath, and mind. Discover the Transcendent Self or Atman in life and consciousness.

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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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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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Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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