Discover the significance of 'Mahala' in Guru Granth Sahib, denoting the spiritual lineage and authorship of Sikh Gurus starting with Guru Nanak.
DAS, BHATT. See BHATT BANI DAS GRANTHI, a pothi, i.e. a small book, containing selected barns or texts from the Dasam Granth. Das, meaning `ten`, here stands for `tenth`, or the Tenth Master`s granth or book to distinguish it from the older Adi Granth, i.e. the first or primary granth ; granth i, a small book (the suffix "I" is generally added to a word in Punjabi to indicate its diminutive form; an exception is the word granthi when it stands for a gurdwara officiant), Das Granthi thus being a small anthology comprising selections from the Dasam Granth of Guru Gobind Singh. Anthologies styled Das Granthi" evidently began to be compiled with a view to making the writings of Guru Gobind Singh which constitute a voluminous granth accessible to beginners and lay readers.
Explore Rahitname, guiding Sikh conduct and moral behavior, shaping personal and social life in accordance with Sikh principles and the Khalsa identity.
Discover the story of Uma, Shiva's wife, and her influence in Vedic scriptures. Learn about her roles as Devi, Durga, Kali, and more.
FERINGHEE is an adaptation of the Indo Persian term frangi or firingi used to denote a person of European origin. It is dervied from Frank, "a member of a group of ancient Germanic peoples dwelling in the regions of the Rhine, one division of whom, the Salians, conquered Gaul [modern France so named after them] about AD 500." Turks were the first Asian people to come in contact with Franks whom they called frangi, a name applied to all Europeans. Europeans who came to India following the arrival in 1498 at Calicut of Vasco de Gama, a Portuguese explorer, were also called Feringhees.
Explore Rudra, a form of Shiva known for his destructive nature and divine service, transcending the grasp of maya in spiritual realms.
Explore the origins of the Sikh term Vahiguru, its meanings, and usage in scriptures in Pandit Tara Singh Narotam's insightful tract.
Discover how GIAN sets humans apart through understanding. Delve into spiritual and material knowledge, with insights from Indian philosophy and beyond.
Explore the spiritual essence of sangat, the fellowship vital for Sikh community life, fostering selfless service and spiritual growth through shared devotion.
Explore the divine wisdom in Var Sat. Guru Granth Sahib's teachings emphasize God's remembrance for spiritual growth and overcoming ego.
