Explore the life of Max Arthur Macauliffe, renowned translator of Sikh scriptures and historian of Sikhism, who made Sikh traditions accessible to the West.
Explore the significance of Amritdhari Sikhs and the five sacred symbols instituted by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, embracing Sikh identity and faith.
Discover how masands, appointed by Guru Arjan, linked Sikhs to their Guru, fostering spiritual growth and community cohesion in early Sikhism.
ASCETICISM, derived from the Greek word askesis, connotes the `training` or `exercise` of the body and the mind.
Discover the profound significance of the Mul Mantra in Sikhism. Learn its role in meditation, ritual, and spiritual guidance. Invoke divine understanding.
ANAHATASABDA figures variously in the Guru Granth Sahib as anahadasabad, anahadatura, anahadajhunkara, anahadabain, anahatanada, anahadabani and anahadadhumand in the Dasam Granth as anahadabani and anahadabaja. The word anahata is from the Sanskrit language. It occurs in Pali and Prakrit texts as well. In the Sanskrit original, it implies unstruck; it stands for pure or immaculate in Pali and for eternal in the Prakrit. The suffix words like sabad or sabda, tura, jhunkara, bani and dhuni stand for word, rhythm, sound or speech. Thus, anahatasabda would mean the unstruck or pure or eternal sound. In a theistic system, anahatasabda would signify an eternal voice symbolizing the reality of God.
Explore Nam Japana, Kirat Karni, Vand Chhakana—foundations of Sikh ethics. Learn how spiritual practice and community service lead to holistic well-being.
Dive into the history of ascetic practices in India, a cornerstone of spiritual culture emphasizing training the body and mind for ultimate liberation.
Explore the meaning of 'Panth'—a way of life and religious path in Sikhism, embodying the collective faith and commitment of the Sikh community.
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.
