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brahma on hamsa

Unveil the intriguing tales of Brahma, the lotus-born creator, intertwined with divine egos, maya, and cosmic duties in Hindu mythology.

Explore Bhai Vir Singh's Rana Surat Singh, a 1905 epic poem in Punjabi blank verse. Experience spiritual depth and literary brilliance set in the 18th-century Sikh struggle.

giani

Discover how GIAN sets humans apart through understanding. Delve into spiritual and material knowledge, with insights from Indian philosophy and beyond.

Discover Guru Tegh Bahadur's 57 slokas in Guru Granth Sahib, emphasizing God remembrance and devotion for true spiritual fulfillment.

GIAN PRABODH (Guide to Enlightenment), included in Guru Gobind Singh`s Dasam Granth, is a long poem in Braj employing sixteen different metres. It comprises two independent pans, the first, i.e. the introductory one (stanzas 1 to 125), beginning with laudation of the Almighty who is depicted as Supreme, beyond comprehension, nondual, infinite, invisible, unattached, desirelcss and fearless. The Supreme Being is the Creator and Succourer of the universe, and the Embodiment of Supreme Bliss. He is beyond Time and beyond retribution for karma. All pilgrimages, practices of yoga, renunciation of the world, are meaningless if He is not remembered.

Explore Salok Sahaskriti, verses blending Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit denouncing ritualism and embracing divine devotion. Discover their profound teachings.

Discover how Guru Arjan Dev redefines the concept of Paradise, prioritizing spiritual devotion over material temptations like the allure of a houri.

Explore Sarang ki Var in Guru Granth Sahib. Delve into life's purpose beyond material means through devotion and the love of God in this spiritual composition.

Explore Bhai Jagga's path of devotion and service in the Sikh tradition, guided by Guru Arigad's teachings on living a meaningful, worldly life.

Discover the Satnami sects rooted in true worship of the Supreme Being, their unique customs, and historical significance in India.

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4 years Ago

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.