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Discover Mula Kir's true dedication to faith, honoring Sikh values by serving others and practicing humility and integrity—an inspiring legacy remembered.

Discover the sanctity and mythological significance of the Sarasvati River, revered for fertility and wisdom, pivotal to the early Aryans' spirituality.

umrao majithia

Explore the intriguing life of Umrao Singh Majithia, a cultural intellectual and British 'disaffected,' entangled in pre-World War I geopolitics.

ahalya

Discover the captivating story of Ahalya, wife of sage Gautama, and her redemption by Sri Rama after being cursed for Indra's deception.

AULUKH, AJMER SINGH Aulukh, Ajmer Singh has published three collections of short plays. Arbad Narbad Dhundakar (Aeons and the Nebula, 1978) includes five such plays. The title is taken from a line of Guru Nanak in the Guru Grantha in which he has given cosmology on the lines of ancient Indian texts. The first, the title play, extends over two acts. Of its five characters, Ranjha and Mirza are heroes of love legends of medieval Punjab, Majnu of medieval Arabia and Farhad of medieval Iran.

BIJAI SINGH, by Bhai Vir Singh, is a historical romance constructed around the heroic figure of Bijai Singh, a fictitious character, through whose spiritual integrity it endeavours to delineate a whole people, its inspiration and way of life. First published in 1899, Bijai Singh is the author`s second novel and, like its predecessor Sundari (q.v.), it is situated in the same 18th century period of suffering and trial for the Sikhs. Bijai Singh is in every sense an exemplary character. Born Ram Lal in a Hindu Khatri family of Lahore, he received the new name Bijai Singh as, moved by the gallant deeds of the Sikhs, he, along with his wife and son, receives the initiatory rites and joins the ranks of the Khalsa.

BOTA SINGH (d. 1739), an eighteenth century martyr of the Sikh faith, belonged to the village of Bharana in Amritsar district. In those days of dire persecution, he along with many fellow Sikhs had sought the safety of wastes and jungles. At nightfall, he would come out of his hiding place and visit some human habitations in search of food. Occasionally he would come to Amritsar by night to have a dip in the holy tank, spending the day in the wilderness around Tarn Taran. One day he was noticed by some people who thought he was a Sikh.

dhruva

Discover the inspiring story of Dhruva who, through devotion to the Lord, achieved eternal status and became the pole-star. Learn more about his journey.

Explore Bhai Gaura, the fearless Sikh warrior from Vinjhu, known for his loyalty. Discover his tale and impact on Sikh history near Bathinda.

gautama rishi

Discover the legend of Indra's deception, Ahalya's curse, and redemption, highlighting themes of mythology and justice in ancient texts.

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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.