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Discover the spiritual journey of Sant Pal Singh Arif, a Sikh mystic and poet from Punjab, known for his Sufi-influenced works with spiritual insights.

Discover 'Prem Ambodh Pothi', a 1693 masterpiece on famous bhaktas' lives, attributed to Guru Gobind Singh. Unpublished verses in Hindi & Punjabi.

Discover Ravinder Ravi, a pioneer in Punjabi verse-plays and modern poetry. Renowned for his works like Bimar Sadi, he captures the modern man's struggles.

Explore SAU SAKHI, a prophetic and esoteric anthology of Guru Gobind Singh's life, blending anecdotes with profound historical insights.

Explore the legacy of Pritam Singh Safir, a pioneer of Punjabi poetry renowned for his unique voice and impact on modern Punjabi literature.

Explore the compelling works of Santokh Singh 'Dheer', a bold Punjabi poet whose literature resonates with truth and passion for social change.

AKAL USTATI (In Praise of the Timeless Being) is a poetical composition by Guru Gobind Singh in the Dasam Granth. This is the only major composition in the Tenth Master\'s Book which is without a title. The title by which it is known is made up of its first word, Akal (The Timeless One), and its last word, Ustati (praise). In the beginning is the note: utar khase daskhat ka Patshahi 10 (a copy of the Tenth Guru\'s own handwriting). After four lines comes the next note: agai likhari ke daskhat (henceforth is the scribe\'s writing).

Discover the captivating poetry of Sohan Singh 'Josh', a master of Punjabi and Urdu verse, known for his simple yet profound diction and global impact.

Bhagwan Singh (1850 - 1902) born in the village of Marajh, now in district Bhatinda in 1850,has given the story of Heer a popular rural colour characteristic of the Malwa or the southern region of Punjab. It is written in the classical Kabit form in the Hindu tradition. Sohni Mahival and Mirza Sahiban are two of his other issas besides which he has written many popular stories in verse-form.

Explore Karanjit Singh's evocative poetry and translations, bringing Soviet influences to Punjabi literature with profound thought and musical grace.

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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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4 years Ago

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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18 years Ago

Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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