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BHANA, BHAI, resident of Prayag (Allahabad), is listed by Bhai Gurdas, Varan, XI. 31, among leading Sikhs of the time of Guru Hargobind (1595-1644). As recorded in Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, he asked the Guru to indicate the way to release. The Guru said, "Meditate always on Vahiguru and make honest work your daily habit."

Explore 'Gurbilas Patshahi 10', a poetic account of Guru Gobind Singh's life, revealing untold stories and historical insights. A must-read for history buffs.

Explore Lakkhan Rai's legacy, a poet in Guru Gobind Singh's court, known for translating the Hitopadesa into Hindi verse, merging cultures and faith.

Explore Sant Sute Prakash's detailed lexicon of Guru Granth Sahib, explaining hymns and verses with mythological insights and Q&A style commentary.

Dive into Bhai Santokh Singh's monumental epic detailing the lives of Sikh Gurus and Banda Singh Bahadur, a cornerstone of Sikh history and literature.

BIBEKBARDHI, (bibek= discrimination or discipline, bard/if = ocean; by implication, "guide to Sikh religious practice") is a collection of rahit namas or codes of conduct compiled in AD 1877 by Pandit Bhagvan Singh, a Brahman who converted to Sikhism under the influence of Baba Sumer Singh, celebrated high priest of Takht Sri Patna Sahib. The work has never been published and the manuscript, believed to be written in the compiler`s own hand, is preserved at the Dr Balbir Singh Sahitya Kendra at Dehra Dun. The manuscript comprises 140 sheets, written on both sides, of plain handmade paper of approximately foolscap size. Paper, obviously procured at different times, ranges in colour from off white to light cream.

Discover the poetic journey of Guru Gobind Singh's life in Bhai Sukkha Singh's 'GurBilas Patshahi Dasvin'. A timeless epic of history and devotion.

max arthur macauliffe

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 riveting Sikh history from Guru Nanak's time to 18th-century Punjab power dynamics in Ratan Singh Bharigu's Prachin Panth Prakash.

Explore the poetic marvel of Sri Gur Sobha, a blend of eulogy and history by Sainapati, celebrating Guru Gobind Singh’s legacy and the Khalsa.

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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.