Explore the turbulent reign of Hira Singh Dogra, as he seized power and navigated intrigue in Lahore's Sikh kingdom. Discover his impactful yet short-lived rule.
Discover the life and contributions of Pandit Kartar Singh Dakha, a renowned scholar, grammarian, and theologian dedicated to Sikh education and literature.
Explore the profound teachings of Kesho Gopal, a devoted follower of Guru Amar Das, known for afternoon discourses and leading a manji at Goindval.
Learn about Lal Kaul, a Kashmiri Brahman who served in Afghanistan and Sikh expeditions, becoming a key leader in 19th-century South Asian history.
Discover Pandit Madhusudan, esteemed Sanskrit scholar, astronomer, & astrologer, respected at the Sikh Darbar during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign.
NIRMALA, derived from Sanskrit nirmala meaning spotless, unsullied, pure, bright, etc.. is the name of a sect of Sikhs primarily engaged in religious study and preaching. The members of the sect are called Nirmala Sikhs or simply Nirmalas. The sect arose during the time of Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), though some, on the authority of a line in the first iwof Bhai Gurdas (d. 1636), claim, like the Udasis, Guru Nanak (1469-1539) himself to be the founder. Guru Gobind Singh wanted his followers not only to train in soldierly arts but also to cultivate letters.
NISHCHAL SINGH, PANDIT SANT (1882-1978), widely respected holy man, preacher of Sikhism and head of the Sevapanthi sect of the Sikhs (1950-78), was born on 18 April 1882, the son of Bhai Amir Singh and Mat Piar Kaur, a pious couple of Mittha Tiwana in Shahpur (Sargodha) district of Pakistan Punjab. Nishchal Singh lost his father at the age of five and was brought up under the care of his eldest brother, Mahitab Singh. Mahitab Singh, himself a devoted Sevapanthi saint, led Nishchal Singh to take to the same path. He sent him to Varanasi for higher learning.
Discover the intricate dynamics of Panjab before the First Sikh War with key insights on power struggles, army tensions, and socio-economic conditions.
Discover the legacy of Pandit Basant Singh, Nirmala scholar and tutor to royalty, renowned for his contributions to religious education and literature.
Explore Patti hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib, revealing profound insights into God, ego, and karma. Uncover the spiritual teachings of Guru Nanak and Guru Amar Das.
