Discover Bavan Akhari, a poetic form tracing back to Sanskrit literature, beautifully captured in Guru Granth Sahib with a spiritual call for grace and guidance.
Neki, Jaswant Singh, one of the prominent Punjabi poets, was born in 1927. As a psychiatrist, he presents modem psychological insights through his experimental poems. He penetrates to the fundamentals of existence and through a lucid style recaptures vividly its subtle patterns and concepts. He is predominantly a poet of mystery in life. The poet in his poetry seems to be endeavouring to reveal and unveil what is mysterious in man\'s life.
BENI, BHAGAT is one of the fifteen saints and sufis some of whose compositions have been incorporated in the Guru Granth Sahib. Very little is known about his personal life except that he spent most of his time in prayer and contemplation. Nabhaji`s Bhagatmal, which includes him in its roster of well known bhaktas or devotees, narrates a popular anecdote about how Beni absorbed in meditation often neglected the household needs and how the Deity himself intervened and physically appeared to help him. Bhai Gurdas (Varan, X. 14) has referred to Bern`s single pointed meditation in solitude enriched by moments of spiritual edification. Bern`s three hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib are marked by an intense spiritual longing.
Explore the spiritual journey of Bhai Kanhaiya, the founder of the Sevapanthi sect, through engaging stories and anecdotes.
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 spiritual journey of Ram Datt, a Brahman from Kurukshetra, who sought wisdom from Guru Gobind Singh during the 1702 solar eclipse.
Discover the essence of Brahmgiani in Sikhism—realization of the Universal Spirit & true self, embodying compassion & liberation. Explore this spiritual zenith.
Explore the spiritual journey of Svami Rama Tirtha, inspired by Svami Vivekananda, from humble beginnings to profound enlightenment in the Himalayas.
BRAHMO SAMAJ. The expression "Brahmo Samaj" (correct transcription, "Brahma Samaja") literally stands for a society of the worshippers of Brahman, the Supreme Reality, according to Hindu philosophy. It is the name of the Theistic Church founded by Raja Rammohun Roy (1772-1833), in Calcutta on 20 August 1828. The history of the movement leading to the foundation of this "house of worship" is intimately bound up with that of the individual career of Rammohun Roy.
Discover the coronation ode 'Tikke di Var' by bards Balvand and Satta, celebrating the Guru lineage with spiritual and historical insights in Sikhism.
