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...m Sakhi mentions the event, but docs not name the Sikh who accompanied Bhai Bala. 1. Kohli Surindar Singh, ed., Janamsakhi Bhai Bala. Chandigarh, 1975

..., as says Bhai Santokh Singh, Sn Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, explained: "Guru Nanak was one with Brahman. He founded a unique faith. Discarding austerities, ri 1. Mani Singh, Bhai, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala. Amritsar, 1955

...fession was among GURU NANAK`s leading disciples. He has been described by Bhai Gurdas, Varan, XI. 13, as a lover of gurbdmor the Guru`s word. 1. Mani SINGH, Bhai, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala. Arnritsar, 1955

...sic Amar Kosh and Sri Guru Nanak Prakash, a biography in verse of Guru Nanak. In Kaithal he wrote his Garb Can/am Tika (1829), translation of Valmik ...thout a male heir. A part of the state thereafter devolved upon Bhai Gulab Singh of Arnauli, the rest of it escheated to the British.

...ravel through Kashmir. They recorded in writing the hymns uttered by Guru Nanak during this journey. 1. Vir Singh, Bhai, ed., Puratan Janam Sakhi. Amritsar, 1982

...ni Singh]] in [[Sikhan di Bhagat Mala]], once explained to him that [[Guru Nanak]]'s Guru was God himself, though he did bow before [[Guru Angad]] whom he h 1. Mani Singh, Bhai, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala. Amritsar, 1955

...Das]], Nanak IV. His name is included in the roster of prominent Sikhs in Bhai Gurdas, Varan, XI. 17. 1. Gurdas, Bhai, Varan.

'''Bhai Tiratha''' ...nak as a pseudonym. His name is included among the Guru's devotees in Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala.

...tained was to brief and a longer more fuller account was needed. Bhai Mani Singh writes : ...gue in which it is stated that the completed work was taken to Guru Gobind Singh Ji for his seal of approval. Guru Sahib Ji duly signed it and commended it

...he needy." Bhai Pritha and Bhai Kheda took the precept and, as says Bhai Gurdas, led a life of sukhsahaj, i.e. peace and equipoise. [[category:bhai]]

...to liberation. For Sikhs the name revealed by [[Guru Nanak]] is Waheguru." Bhai Changa and his companions concentrated on the name Waheguru and told others 1. [[Bhai Mani Singh|Mani Singh, Bhai]], [[Sikhan di Bhagat Mala]]. [[Amritsar]], 1955

...to liberation. For Sikhs the name revealed by [[Guru Nanak]] is Waheguru." Bhai Phirna and his companions concentrated on the name Waheguru and told others 1. [[Bhai Mani Singh|Mani Singh, Bhai]], [[Sikhan di Bhagat Mala]]. [[Amritsar]], 1955

...to liberation. For Sikhs the name revealed by [[Guru Nanak]] is Waheguru." Bhai Jetha and his companions concentrated on the name Waheguru and told others 1. [[Bhai Mani Singh|Mani Singh, Bhai]], [[Sikhan di Bhagat Mala]]. [[Amritsar]], 1955

...tan]]. He was the younger brother of [[Mahita Kalu]], father of [[Guru Nanak]]. *1. Santokh Singh, Bhai, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth. Amritsar, 1927-35

...om at the time she played an important part in the bringing up of infant [[Nanak]]. *1. Kohli, Surindar Singh, ed., Janamsakhi Bhai Bala. Chandigarh, 1975

...hai Banno`s bir, i.e. a recension of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] prepared by Bhai Banno, a Sikh contemporary of [[Guru Arjan]]. 1. [[Kahan Singh Nabha|Kahn Singh, Bhai]], [[Mahan Kosh|Gurushabad Ratnakar Mahan Kosh]]. [[Patiala]], 1964.

'''Bhai Gurcharan Singh (Delhiwale)''' serving the Sangat by [[Gurbani]] [[Kirtan]] since 1987 duri ...give me their blessings.” You can listen to the following Shabads sung by bhai sahib on Sikhnet.

...[Sewadar]] (the main volunteer) of the [[Sikh]] organisation called [[Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha]]

...with her two sons to stay with her parents during [[Guru Nanak Udasis|Guru Nanak's mission]] abroad and away from home. She would rejoin later him at [[Kart *1. Santokh Singh, Bhai, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth. Amritsar, 1927-35

...rtan and exposition of the holy texts, Bhai Bhanu, as says [[Bhai Mani Singh]], [[Sikhan di Bhagat Mala]], converted many to the Sikh way of life. [[Category: Bhai]]

...al and his brother dedicated themselves to spreading the message of Guru Nanak and established sangats in the region of KashI (present Varanasi). 1. Santokh Singh, Bhai, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth. Amritsar, 1927-33

'''Adharka''', according to [[Bhai Bala Janam Sakhi]], visited [[Guru Nanak]] with his master, Salas Rai, the jeweller. Both master and servant becam 1. Surindar Singh Kohli, [[Janam Sakhi Bhai Bala]]. [[Chandigarh]], 1975

Muslim Devotees (also called Guru de Mureed) were devotees of Guru Nanak. The following is a list of some of the more prominent [[Muslim]] Devotees # [[Rai Bular]] - Met [[Guru Nanak]] at [[Talwandi]]

...at the time they played an important part in the bringing up of infant [[Nanak]]. ...the more common name used these days—[[Mehta Kalu]], the father of [[Guru Nanak]].

* [[Gurdwara Bhai Joga Singh]] - [[Guru Gobind Singh]] & [[Bhai Joga Singh]] * [[Gurdwara Bhai Manjh]] - [[Baba Manjh]]

...ent the rites of Khalsa initiation and received the new name of Lachhman Singh. While in service, he learnt Gurmukhi well enough to be able to read the ...s an Akali volunteer and attained martyrdom along with Bhai Lachhman Singh Dharovali's jatha inside the compound of Gurdwara Janam Asthan on 20 Febr

''Travels Of Guru Nanak written by Prof. Surinder Singh Kohli in 1969 and published by Publication Bureau,Punjab University, Chandi ==Nanak In Rome==

...or he could do little work physically. The Guru, in the words of Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, spoke: ...gh in his, ''Twarikh Guru Khalsa'', Bhai Bula was one of those who, led by Bhai Jetha (later [[Guru Ram Das]]), went to the Mughal court at Lahore in the t

...udwara Baoli Sahib (Nanak Mata)''' is associated with the first Guru, Guru Nanak Dev ji who came here during his Third Udasi or travel in 1514 A.D. The stor ...w him as he dragged his spade over the ground. When he reached this place, Bhai Mardana looked back to see if the river was coming behind him. Immediately,

...w him as he dragged his spade over the ground. When he reached this place, Bhai Mardana looked back to see if the river was coming behind him. Immediately, ...gghar in the town of Nanak Mata, district Udham Singh Nagar, situated near Nanak Sagar Dam. It is about one and a half kms from Gurudwara Nanakmata Sahib.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji had a dialogue with the Sidhs near where Gurudwara Nanak Mtah Sahib is. When Guru Ji went there, the Sidhs, using their supernatural ...flowing down behind the stick but had ceased flowing on his looking back. Bhai Mardana became depressed and ashamed that he had not obeyed his Guru Ji's a

...Brahman family of Srinagar (Kashmir) on 26 August 1553. He was the son of Bhai Hardatt and Mai Prabha, and was the elder brother of [[Balu Hasna]], anothe ...head of the Udasi sect, deputed Bhai Almast to preach the message of Guru Nanak in the eastern provinces.

...part of Sri Guru Partap Suraj Granth in which detailed history of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji is highlighted.

...as Bhai Jodh Singh, Bhai Mohan Singh, Bhai Takht Singh and Professor Teja Singh. The Trust has since been engaged in its task of spreading secular and reli

...was instantly converted and sought instruction from the Guru. [[Bhai Mani Singh]], in his work, ''Sikhan di Bhagat Mala'', records the discourse that too [[Category: Bhai]]

==Baba Khem Singh Bedi== ...it at the hands of the celebrated Baba Bir Singh of Naurangabad. Baba Khem Singh Ji did much to guide the Sikhs in the turbulent times of the nineteenth cen

The following are some tests taken by Guru Nanak Dev ji while giving Gaddi to next guru or for finding next guru: ...l. But [[Bhai Lehna]]([[Guru Angad Dev]]) remain sitting there with [[Guru Nanak]] Ji. <br>

...wn from the branches of the tree and satisfied the hunger of the yogis and Bhai Mardana. Since the gurdwara is located very close to the main Gurdwara Nana ...ocated in the town of Nanak Mata, district Udham Singh Nagar near Gurdwara Nanak Mata Sahib

...d to him. [[Guru Nanak]] was present at [[Sultanpur Lodhi]] in 1518 when Bhai Jai Ram died just three days after the death of his wife, [[Nanaki]]. The *2. Harbans Singh, Guru Nanak and Origins of the. Sikh Failfi. Bombay, 1968

...Krishna and a daughter called [[Mata Tripta]], who was destined to become Nanak's mother. ...modern name of Rai Bhoe Ki Talvandi. It was in Nankana Sahib that [[Guru Nanak]] was born; the founder of the Sikh faith.

*1. Var Majh by Nanak I—Malak Murid tatha Chandrahara Sohia ki dhuni (GG, 137). *2. Gauri Ki Var by Nanak V—Rai Kamaldi Mojdi ki Var ki dhuni (GG, 318)

...caste to which he (the Guru) himself belonged. According to [[Bhai Mani Singh]], [[Guru Amar Das]] remarked, "The Guru has no caste. Castes and clans He added another couplet from Guru Nanak: "Neither caste nor position will be recognized hereafter.

...[[Baba Krishna]] and a daughter called [[Mata Tripta]], who was to become Nanak's mother. ...modern name of Rai Bhoe Ki Talvandi. It was in Nankana Sahib that [[Guru Nanak]] was born; the founder of the Sikh faith.

...hai Mani Singh]] (q.v.), attempts to supply these. The name of Bhai Mani Singh ...the year Guru Gobind Singh left Punjab for the South: it is said that Mani Singh started relating the anecdotes after the Guru's departure) andAD 1737 (the

...oem consisting of 9,700 verses dealing with the life and teachings of Guru Nanak. About the middle of nineteenth century the printed copies of this Prakash ...Kartik, Sambat 1526 (about November 1469 AD) as the date of birth of Baba Nanak. Apparently, first time in history, this caused the celebration of the Birt

...ai Daleep Singh was one of the close associates of Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji. ...inda. He passed his tenth class in his village Nangal, Tehsil Moga at Guru Nanak High School and then left studying to do farming. In 1965 he was admitted i

...uru Nanak Nishkam Sevak Jatha is part of a Sikh organisation called [[Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha]] which is primarily based in the UK. This venue is the * Gurdwara Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (London)UK,<br>

...soldier in Ranjit Singh's army. He led allegiance to the Krora Singh misl.Bhai Shihan, an Uppal Khatri was a prominent Sikh follower during [[Guru Arjan]] ...hatris, and that if he visited the village all his desires will come true. Bhai Mardana was not only fed but was also given clothes and money as a token of

...abhi''', a Jain hierarch who, according to Puratan Janam Sakhi, met [[Guru Nanak]] during his journey to the South. Anabhi addressed the Guru thus: "Eatest ...erit dost thou possess if thou art constantly killing living beings?" Guru Nanak, according to [[Puratan Janam Sakhi]], recited verses saying: "By the Maste

...t up a separate sect. The first major composition, untitled, imitates Guru Nanak's Japu(ji) and comprises like the latter 38 stanzas. Whereas the first part

...[Harpal Singh Kasoor]] (Historian and [[kathavachak|Kathavachak]]), [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji visited Greece, during their Udasi towards the west. ==Guru Nanak at Messologhi==

...12 February]] [[1497]] - [[9 April]] [[1555]]), the younger son of [[Guru Nanak]], was born to [[Mata Sulakhni]] at [[Sultanpur Lodhi]], in presentday #Kohli, Surindar Singh, ed., Janam`idkhi Bhai Bald. Chandigarh

...of the time before the creation of the Khalsa and the addition of the name Singh and Kaur. ...u Ji’s langar was served free to all those who came into the house of Guru Nanak Dev.

Banda Singh Bahadur introduced an official seal for his Hukamnamas and Furmans or lette '''Yaft az Nanak Guru Gobind Singh.'''

...ied by the visits of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Har Gobind Ji and Guru Gobind Singh Ji the village of Takhtupura has Separate Shrines dedicated to each one of ...ith Sidha Yogis who lived on a nearby mound. In the year 1975 Sant Darbara Singh of Lapon constructed the main Gurdwara with the help of the devotees on the

...the times), and the saffron of blood is now the adornment, 0 Lalo!" Javala Singh presided over the first allIndia RagTs Conference held at Amritsar in 1942. [[Category:Bhai]]

...viour, Mata Sundari discarded him and came back to live at Delhi. Hathi Singh, after the Sack of Mathura by Ahmad Shah Durrani, migrated to Burhanp 1. Chhibbar, Kesar Singh, Bansavalincima Dasdn Patshdhian Kd. Chandigarh, 1972

...[[Bhai Mani Singh]], Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, elaborating the reference in [[Bhai Gurdas]] says that Taru Popat was only a young boy of ten years when he pre [[Guru Nanak]] was pleased and graciously bestowing his benediction on him said:

[[File:bhaipraga.png|200px|thumb|left|Martyr Bhai Praga]] '''Bhai Praga''' or (Prag Das), who attained ''Shaheedi'' (martyrdom) on the 3 Oct

...word of Guru NANAK. In later life, Allayar came to reside near his friend Bhai Paro, at village Dalla, where a shrine in honour of his memory still exists 1. Santokh SINGH, Bhai, Sn Gur Pratap Suraj GRANTH. AMRITSAR. 1926-37

...Foundation have included the Guru Nanak Academy and the Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Gatka Akhara, located in Surrey, BC and established in September, 2003. In ..., member of the Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Gatka Akhara and volunteer at Guru Nanak Academy. By the sweet will of God, these three humble and dedicated Gursikh

1. Kohli, Surindar SINGH, Travels of GURU NANAK. Chandigarh, 1969 2. Kahn Singh, Bhai, Gurushabad Ratnakar Mahan Kosh. PATIALA, 1981

'''Nam Kosh''' is a book written by [[Bhai Santokh Singh]] in about 1821. It is a versified Hindi (Braj language) translation of "Am ...Suraj Parkash]], was born on 8 October 1787. He was the son of Bhai Deva Singh and Mata Rajadi, professional cloth printers of Nurdin village, also known

* 1540: Bhai Bala’s Janam Sakhis dated 1540 ...//sikhdigitallibrary.blogspot.com/2018/11/janam-sakhi-or-biography-of-guru-nanak.html 1635: Puratan or Hafizabad or Wilayatwali Janam Sakhi dated 1635 (This

...arinderpur railway station. This Gurdwara Sahib marks the site of birth of Bhai Bahilon Ji. ...set up brick kilns and bring bricks for the construction of Sarovar Sahib. Bhai Bahilon Ji, a devoted Sikh was keen to make the best bricks for Harmandir S

Image:BhaiKhaniya.jpg|<center>[[Bhai Kanhaiya]]</center> Image:BandaSingh1.jpg|<center>[[Banda Singh]] by Kanwar Singh*</center>

|[[Bhai Makhan Shah]] |[[Guru Nanak in Mecca]]

...otion. In 1934 AD it was present in the house of a friend named Gur Bukhsh Singh.

'''Moola Khatree''' lived in a village visited by Guru Nanak Dev jee. Bhai Mardana jee took it around the village to get and answer only a trader call

...His parents were Sardar Gulzar Singh and Mata Gurdail Kaur. Bhai Amarjeet Singh had one brother and a sister. ...ays came at the top of his class. When he graduated in 1988, Bhai Amarjeet Singh secured 72% marks on his finals (a very high mark in India).

'''Gurdwara Guru Nanak Sahib, Kishtwar''' ...aderwa and Kishtwar Gurdwaras were constructed later on by Bhai Sahib Sher Singh (M.Sc.) Kashmir.

*Gurdwara Bhai Budhu Da Awa, (Lahore City) *Gurdwara Nanak Garh, Badami Baag (Lahore City)

...811640), the author of Sachkhand Polhi, janam. sakhi or lifestory of Guru Nanak. The exact date of HarijFs birth is not known, but indirect evidence availa ...hi Hariji Ke (Dhidu Bihangam Kd), a manuscript of which is in the Dr Ganda Singh collection at Punjabi University Library, Patiala.

'''Bhai Bala Sandhu (1466-1544)''' ...re childhood playmates in [[Talvandi]]. From Talvandi, he accompanied Guru Nanak to [[Sultanpur]] where he stayed with him a considerable period of time bef

...n [[Kapurthala]] district of the [[Punjab]]. This is the town where [[Guru Nanak]] had found work with his brother-in-law the Moti Of Daulat Khan's stores w ...accountanance upon his face. Nanak was now Clearly a changed man—now Guru Nanak.

...with her two sons to stay with her parents during [[Guru Nanak Udasis|Guru Nanak's mission]] abroad when he was away from home. She would rejoin later him a *1. Santokh Singh, Bhai, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth. Amritsar, 1927-35

* [[Guru Nanak]] * [[Guru Gobind Singh]]

'''Atam Purayan Teeka''' is a book written by [[Bhai Santokh Singh]]. The date of this work is unknown. This book is a translation of "Atma Pu Before the birth of Guru Nanak, the [[Sant]]s, [[Bhagat]]s and [[Pir]]s expressed their beliefs not in the

...Gurus. Bhai Nand Lal was a revered Sikh of the time of Guru Gobind Singh and a distinguished poet. The Ganj Namah renders homage to the Gurus whom t ...[Guru Nanak]] the supreme dervish whom all gods and goddesses praise. Guru Nanak was sent by God Himself into this world so as to show mankind the way to Hi

...12'E), an old town in Gurdaspur district of the Punjab, is sacred to Guru Nanak, who was married here, according to local tradition, on Bhadon sudf 7, 1544 ...b]] also known as Viah Asthan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, marks the house where Bhai Mul Chand lived and where the nuptials were performed.

[[Baba Puran Singh]] was born in 1898 in the Punjab village of [[Gurah]] also sometimes spelt * [[Baba Puran Singh]]

...A.D. The yogis who inhabited this place possessed a large number of cows. Bhai Mardana expressed a desire for milk. Guru ji told him to ask the yogis for ...the Well of Milk.The main gurpurab celebrated here is the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev ji. The small marble structure of this beautiful gurdwara rises from am

...RUTH god as envisioned by Nanak in Mool Mantar & Institutionalised by 10th Nanak ::'''<u> Daya Singh''' alias xyz Sing &.... NOT xyz Singh alias KaKoLoMoHa

...apti, perpetuates the memory of the sangat established in the wake of Guru Nanak's visit in the early ...eglected and became almost extinct. It was reestablished by one Bhai Sadhu Singh in 1938. The present building, a modest single room, was opened for pilgrim

{{p|File:Bhai Manpreet Singh Kanpuri.jpg|Bhai Manpreet Singh Kanpuri}} '''Bhai Manpreet Singh Kanpuri''' is a famous Sikh [[Ragi]] from Kanpur, [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Indi

...ent it is the tehsil headquarter of Okara district. A shrine of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Ji stands gracefully outside the town in south-eastern side. It is call ...t is said that this almirah along with Guru Granth Sahib Ji was granted to Bhai Nathoo Ji by the Tenth Guru. Now all these remain only in memories and on t

* [[Bhupinder Singh Kohli]] * [[Gurdwara Janam Asthan Guru Nanak Dev|Gurdwara Janam Asthan]]

...t town in [[Gujranwala]] district of [[Pakistan]] and is connect to [[Guru Nanak]] ([[1469]]-[[1539]]), the founder of [[Sikhism]]. The town is about 5 mile ...Nanak]], accompanied by [[Bhai Mardana]], first visited Eminabad where [[Bhai Lalo]], a carpenter by profession, became his Sikh.

Bhai Handal was a devout Sikh of [[Guru Amar Das]] . Guru Amardas blessed him wi ...ny sakhis. Also he is responsible for altering the date of birth of [[Guru Nanak]] from '[[Vaisakh]] to [[Katak]]'.

...Jatt couple of Jandiala Guru in the Majha, in Amritsar District of Punjab, BHai Handal was a prominent Sikh of the third Sikh Guru, Guru Amar Das Ji (1479- ...nefarious person, In both he sought to exalt Bhai Handal and belittle Guru Nanak. He married a Muslim Dancer, who bore him a Son named Devi Das. Because of

...sikh since 1923-24 to the present. Whenever I speak to him about Harbhajan Singh's Shaheedi, he has an immediate shine in his eyes and tells me in a very co Bhai Harbhajan Singh's mother is also an Amritdhari Bibi. On her son's Shaheedi she thanked Akal

This sacred shrine is related with Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Although it is located at a considerable distance from the Satghara Guru Nanak Ji had arrived in this village from Alpa. He relieved a money lender from h

...at the young age of 16, and attached himself permanently to [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. * Original Name: Bhai Sahib Chand

...ory, was entrusted to Binod Singh. Soon thereafter, in October 1710, Binod Singh had to fight four battles the first at [[Taraori]], 12 km north of [[Karnal ...ng to [[Khafi Khan]], three to four thousand of his men were killed. Binod Singh is believed to have lost his life in this massacre, too. That was in 1716.

...ikh of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], much revered in Sikh piety and in letters. Bhai Nand Lal's verse is classed as approved [[Sikh]] canon and can be recited a ...s hearts to remembering Him. The next five couplets (2731) allude to Guru Nanak and his nine successors, proclaiming them all to be one in genius. The conc

[[Image:Angad5.jpg|200px|left|Guru Nanak blessing Bhai Lehna]] ...ai Lehna''' decided to stay with [[Guru Nanak]] at [[Kartarpur]]. However, Bhai Lehna’s companions left for Jawalamukhi to worship the goddess Durga.

...ed road in good condition. It is 6 km from Salatwatpura, 12 km from Nihal Singh wala and 13km from Bhadaur. Guru Gobind Singh Ji, after evacuating Anandpur Sahib in December 1705 A.D, came here and sta

...or of the Punjabi daily, the Prakash, Patiala, was edited by Dr Ganda Singh and published by Sikh History Society, Amritsar/ Patiala in 1953. ...the Guru. It seems that Natth Mall and his son had accompanied Guru Gobind Singh to the Deccan and entertained Sikhs at the afternoon assemblies reciting he

Both [[Guru Nanak Dev]] and [[Guru Gobind Singh]] visited Burhanpur. One of [[Bhai Gurdas]]'s [[Var]]s points to the existence of a [[Sikh]] [[Sangat]] in ea ...enth century, Hathi Singh, the son of [[Mata Sundari]]'s adopted son Ajit Singh lived here.

...roperty nor any wealth to his name. This has also been said that Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji came at this place. ...hinh" written by Famous laureate Dr. Fauja Singh ji states that Shri. Guru Nanak Dev Ji rested here for three days.Guru. Hari Rai Ji, Guru Teg Bahadur Ji of

...Singh (brother of Bhai Mani Singh), Bhai Gharbara Singh, son of Bhai Nanu Singh Dilwali and others embraced martyrdom. *Gurdwara Mata Jit Kaur Ji, the wife of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, has been built in the memory of Mata Jit Kaur Ji who was cremated he

...the purely secular schools established by Government... He [Bhai Gurmukh Singh] further shews that the disparity between the number of the Gurmukhiknowing ...Singh, Sodhi Hukam Singh, Lala Nanak Bakhsh, Bhai Ratan Singh and Bhai Aya Singh. A highlight of the Sabha's short career was the presentation in May 1882 o

[[lovers of Guru Nanak Dev Ji]] [[Bhai Jasbir Singh Ji Khalsa]]

...his world yet and was physically alive. Bhai Tejinder Singh gave Bhai Ajit Singh some books to read. ...chaar organized by the Akhand Kirtani Jatha. After taking Amrit, Bhai Ajit Singh Ji took up the great rehit of Khalsa – Sarbloh Bibek. He used to get up a

...ru Hargobind, a Sikh, Bhai Mohan, had kept the Guru's message alive there. Bhai Nattha, third in succession toAlmast, the Udasi saint, who had been sent by ...e sangat there in 1691, although he had by then been replaced as masand by Bhai Hulas Chand.

...that Bhai Sundar Das hailed from Musapur Village in Punjab and met by Guru Nanak, the first Guru of the Sikhs, to later become an influential parcharak (pre ...arkhan Sikhs]]. Local lore indicates that he was given a 'baksish' by Guru Nanak Dev.

...original manuscript of Garab Ganjani Tika is preserved in the Dr Balbir Singh Sahitya Kendra at Dehra Dun. It was first published in AD 1910 and again, w ...the basis of the exegesis already attempted of the Vedas. He regards Guru Nanak as an incarnation of the God Almighty the manifestation of Nirankar, the Fo

...s by an agreement, out of court, under which the plaintiff, Mahant Harbans Singh, surrendered his right of ownership on receipt of appropriate compensation ...major event of the year is the fair held in August-September to mark Guru Nanak's wedding day. A procession taken out from this Gurdwara returns to it afte

...kh religion and history, was founded at Lahore in 1925 by Giani Kartar Singh Piukh, who changed his pen name from "Piukh" to "Hitkari" in 1929. It publ ...ch was published in November of 1925 to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

...evout carpenter, Jhanda by name, was the first to pay his respects to Guru Nanak and to be blessed by the Master. Subsequently, Inder Sain, the nephew of th ...h, influenced him, to change his mind. He presented valuable gifts to Guru Nanak. Later, the Manji was turned into Gurdwara.

...ants continued to maintain it until 1873 when a Punjabi Namdhari Sikh, Ram Singh, settled here permanently. ...u ka Langar. Further development continues under his successor Baba Pritam Singh.

...anks of Dajala (Tigris) River, has a historical shrine dedicated to [[Guru Nanak]], who visited here on his way back from Mecca and Madina early in the sixt :That a new establishment be built for the Saint Baba Nanak.

...sacred place of the birth of the founder of the [[Sikh]] faith Sri [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji. *[[Gurdwara Panja Sahib]], Hasan Abdal – This is the site where Guru Nanak Dev stopped the rock with his hand and the palm print is impressed on the r

...Mecca]], [[Medina]] etc) and the second time when he took Shazda (son of [[Bhai Mardana]]) to Khorram Shahr (Iran). According to Giani Gian Singh, the Guru entered Afghanistan via Baghdad (Iraq), Tehran & Mashad (Iran) to

...under of Patiala state. It is said that the tenth [[Nanak]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]] came here in the course of a hunting excursion. The Gurdwara is located i [[Bhai Gurdas]] Institute of Engineering & Technology is located in Sangrur with s

...wrote, "Death is truth". Bhai Mardana presented both the chits to Sat Gur Nanak Dev Ji. Guru Ji handed over the two pieces of paper to Hamza Ghaus Ji who a The site where Guru Nanak Ji stayed is still called "Baba Bair". A beautiful and grand Gurdwara has b

...ja Shivnabh's dancing girls testing the Guru to see if he truly is Satguru Nanak Dev ji]] ...s with his accounts of a holy man he described as his perfect Guru, [[Guru Nanak]].

...m Singh Ji''' is a sih shrine present in Bet Dwarka in Gujrat. Bhai Mohkam SIngh ji belong to the Dwarka. It is located in Budhiya area of Bet Dwarka. ...y constructed beautiful Gurdwara (build in the memory of Pyara Bhai Mohkam Singh ji in Dwarka Bet (Dwarka Island) in Jamnagar district of Gujarat.

...nt, even though in the Jatha, Singhs were not called Sant but only Bhai or Bhai Sahib. Bhai Juaalaa Singh was supervising the construction of the bridge when an unknown Sikh Sadhoo

'''Akali Kaur Singh''' ...ors Amolak Singh received Amrit (initiation) at the hands of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Sahib at the age of 8. Since then the family has remained devout Sikhs.

Guru Nanak & Sajjan Thagg ...ellers. They made an attempt to trap Guru Nanak Dev Ji but failed. Sat Gur Nanak Dev Ji created this Shabd here.

* [[Guru Nanak]] * [[Guru Gobind Singh]]

...b|250px|right|[[Bhai Daya Singh]], [[Bhai Dharam Singh]] and [[Bhai Himmat Singh]] of the [[Panj Pyare]]]] ...first five Sokhs to be initiated into the [[Khalsa]]). He was the son of Bhai Sant Ram and Mai Sabho, of Hastinapur, an ancient town on the right bank of

...Khadur Sahib, in Amritsar district of the Punjab. She was like a sister to Bhai Pheru Mall, the Guru's father, who too had made Khadur his home. When Guru Nanak Dev Ji, visited Khadur village, Mai Bharai, served with great devotion, and

...the LahoreMultan highway in Multan district of Pakistan, was where Guru Nanak met Shaikh Sajjan, who, according to theJanam Sakhi tradition, was a thu .... a place of religious assembly, and became a zealous disseminator of Guru Nanak's teaching. Later, BhaiJodh, a Sikh of the time of Guru Har Rai (163061), w

...the Vdrs in different musical measures when death intervened. Mahant Gajja Singh died on 12 June 1914, and the work was left unfinished.

...ndi) and called this [[Naam Kosh]] in 1821. On the insistence of Raja Udai Singh of Kaithal, he also translated Balmik Ramayan, the epic Hindu text into a v ...Suraj Parkash]], was born on 8 October 1787. He was the son of Bhai Deva Singh and Mata Rajadi, professional cloth printers of Nurdin village, also known

...ng the sacred sword or ‘Kirpan’), together with his right hand man Mr Sewa Singh Mandla, and Bill Ozanne Secretary of the Birmingham Archdiocesan Commission ...anak Sikh community based in Soho Road, Birmingham, Bhai Sahib-ji Mohinder Singh, and Cardinal Paul Poupard, President of the Pontifical Council for Inter-r

...t of Punjab. This is the sacred shrine where the first guru of sikhi, Guru Nanak Dev, recited Bani, Called Japji Sahib, 1 lakh times and blessed that the pe ...the twig, where now a tree called Falahi Sahib has grown. The Sarovar of Bhai Bhagtu. Here guru ji also sajaya the kavi darbar and said the following lin

'''Bhai Ajit Singh jee''' is one of the thousands of shaheeds who are unknown to most Sikhs. H ...ot left this world yet at the time. Bhai Tejinder Singh jee gave Bhai Ajit Singh jee some books to read.

...historic Sikh shrine, called '''Gurdwara Sikh Temple''', dedicated to Guru Nanak, who is believed to have stayed here briefly in 1507-08. ...e is some property in the name of the Gurdwara donated to it by Bhai Mohan Singh, a Sikh who was Diwan of Chittagong during the rule of Nawab `Ali Vardi Kha

...tiala on 24 October 1950, bequeathing to his son and successor Sant Kartar Singh the family heritage the bakhshish from Guru Har Rai. 1. Kartar Singh, Sant, Kathariah Santah. Patiala, n.d

...to our near and dears around us. Humanity has been taught to us by [[Guru Nanak]]. ...hir Singh]] ji, [[Principle Teja Singh]], [[Raghbir Singh]] , [[Prof Sahib Singh]] ji and other scholors and saints whose words have a divine power to guide

{{p|File:Bhai Devender Singh, Artist.jpg|Bhai Devender Singh, Artist}} '''Bhai Devender Singh''' (b. [[6 November]], [[1947]]) is an [[India]]n painter and illustrator f

[[Image:Harbnamsinghbedi.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Sant Harnam Singh Bedi]] ...spends all of his time teaching and preaching to others. Sant Baba Harnam Singh ji Bedi made this sacrifice.

[[Image:GobindSahib2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Guru Gobind Singh]] ...is the travelling [[Sikh]] university, which was founded by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Jee to impart knowledge of [[Gurmat]] onto Sikhs. It has had an unbroken

...Sialkot road, about half a kilometer from the Pasrur railway station. When Nanak Dev Ji reached Pasrur, a renowned Muslim mystic, Mian Mittah, was busy in p Nanak Ji had a discourse with Mian Mittha at this place. Mian Mittha said:

...r of Kartarpur Sahib. Sadhāraṇ was the only confidant of 'Sāhib Srī'' Guru Nanak Dev during his last days. ...lptor, warrior (axe) and musician, had an extraordinary repertoire of Guru Nanak's original Gurbāṇī Kīrtan repertoire.

...for him. Later, Baba Gurditta instructed Almast, an Udasi, to trace Guru Nanak's stay in Dhaka. Almast did so and at last located a place under Sujatpur m ...tries. The work was carried out under the able guidance of Sardar Herbeant Singh IAS (Retd.) head of the International Jute Organisation. He left for New De

...andghana have a colouring peculiar to the Saguna school of Bhakti, Santokh Singh in keeping with the Nirmala tradition leans on the side of Vedanta. 1. Nripinder Singh, The Sikh Moral Tradition. Delhi, 1990

[[image:Nanakiniran.gif|thumb|right|300px|[[Guru Nanak]] In [[Iran]]]] Guru Nanak Dev jee visited [[Iran]] during his [[fourth Udasi]] towards west. From Bag

...God and the importance of nam are the principal themes of Ajat Sagar. GURU NANAK has been depicted in this work as "the destroyer of evil." 1. Randhir Singh, Bhai, Udasi Sikhan di Vithia. Chandigarh, 1972

...influential political leader. In this planned series of books, Giani Sher Singh invisioned publishing one book every month in Gurmuki and another every ...list). Thinking things would move more efficiently in Lahore, Giani Sher Singh shifted his headquarters from Rawalpindi.

...s area. According to a tradition [[Bhai Changa Bhatra]] a disciple of Guru Nanak's, mentioned in the [[Janamsakhis]], came from this area. ...originated in the Panjab as Bhai Changa Bhatra who had returned with Guru Nanak spread the Guru's teachings in the Panjab.

{{p|Image:GuruNanakDevJi.jpg|[[Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji]]}} ...akhi means "sakhshi" gavah or "real witness". "Lke bala janamsakhi" means Bhai Bala was the witness of the all sakhis in that book.

This shabad is from the [[Varan]] of [[Bhai Gurdas]] ji; it is from [http://searchgurbani.com/bhai_gurdas_vaaran/vaar/1 The benefactor Lord listened to the cries (of humanity) and sent Guru Nanak to this world. <br>

*September 22: [[Joti Jot]] [[Guru Nanak|Guru Nanak Dev]] ([[15 April]] [[1469]] - [[22 September]], [[1539]]), the the founder ...aur Sahib]]''' was a battle fought between [[Khalsa]] led by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] against the Mughal forces led by [[Wazir Khan]] and other Mughal Generals

[[Image:Gobind-20.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Guru Gobind Singh the founder of Damdami Taksaal]] ...ksal is the travelling Sikh university, which was founded by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth [[Sikh Guru]] to impart knowledge of [[Gurmat]] onto all the p

...Rustam Rao, two Maratha chiefs in whose release from captivity Guru Gobind Singh had been instrumental. ...with a verandah in front maintained by the managing committee of Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib, Bidar.

...ukh]] that why do you close your shop early? He said he goes to see [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji. Manmukh also started closing his shop early, but started going to ...re may be something behind this and asked him to go with him to see [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji the next day. Both asked Guru Ji why it happened like this. Guru j

[[Image:BhaiSahibJiArdas.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji, GNNSJ Birmingham,UK]] ...]], during his lifetime identified his successor, namely Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji, a saint in his own right.

...[[Sikhism]], first came to [[Guru Amar Das]] at [[Goindval]] escorted by [[Bhai Paro]], a prominent [[Sikh]] of [[Dalla]], a village in present day [[Kapur ...ed him to come near him and asked him what made him run such a great risk. Bhai Paro replied that he had his Guru's protection and felt no risk of any kind

...of Rai Bhoe di Talvandi (Rai Bhular's Talvandi), the village where [[Guru Nanak]] was born in 1469. Later in life, Rai Bular was granted a feudal estate by ...and became his 2nd devotee, the Guru's sister being his first. Once young Nanak was arraigned before him for having allowed the cattle herd he was tending

...Hindu temple dedicated to Kapil Muni. Both Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Gobind Singh visited Kolayat. '''[[Guru Nanak|Guru Nanak Shaib]]'s Visit:''' [[Guru Nanak]] Sahib visited Kolayat during his Second Udasi to the south. Here guru ji

...May 1976). The principal annual festival is the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak when Sikhs from the surrounding area come to pay homage at this gurdwara. 1. Narotam, Tara Singh, Sri Guru Tirath Sangrahi. Kankhal, 1975<br>

Janamsakhis are unanimous about Guru Nanak Dev's visit to Kamrup (Assam) but no sangat or historical shrine dedicated ...ons for the Gurdwara building under reconstruction. Unfortunately Bhai Jai Singh died somewhere near Amritsar, and the Farman was lost.

...re living and dedication to sevd or holy service, was the son of Bhai Sher Singh, a shopkeeper of Chakval, a lahsil town in Jhelum district of the [[Punjab] ...the twentieth century, Jaimal Singh came under the influence of Sant Gopal Singh of Chakval who taught him to read [[Gurmukhi]] and the sacred texts. As he

Once, '''Sant Baba Attar Singh''' Ji visited Kohat, in the Northwest Frontier Province, on an invitation f ...ravelling with began to translate what the pathans were saying. Bhai Aroor Singh looked at Baba Ji and said, ‘these pathans are begging you to do an ardas

...o Attock for 2 and half years Imprisonment. Bhai Karam Singh & Bhai Partap Singh Attained martydom in this incident. One day a squad of army pensioners led by Subedar Singhs Singh Dhaliwal from [[Kapurthala]] state courted arrest. Magistrate Aslam Khan se

...aram Kaur''' were devout [[Sikhs]]. Throughout his life [[Jathedar]] Kapur Singh remained associated with practical service to the Sikh community in [[Kashm ...Gurdwara Punja Sahib]] ([[Hasan Abdal]]) for several years. Jathedar Kapur Singh dedicated himself to service of the [[Sikh]] community. One day during the

...fter amrit-chhak, with the hukam of Punj Pyaare, he became Bhai Leela-Raam Singh. Bhai Leela-Raam Singh took amrit when he hit the teenage years. He was blessed with great faith a

...e-storey building, which replaced the one constructed by Maharaja Narinder Singh of Patiala in 1854, was constructed during the 1950s. The sanctum is at one ...id that one morning as Guru Tegh Bahadur was meditating in the Tap Asthan, Bhai Kalyan Mal invited him to a dip in the holy Ganges. The Guru remarked, God'

...lace of Gurdwara Gau Ghat (Gae Ghat) outside [[Patna]] city. On request of Bhai Mardana Ji, Guru Ji gave him a laal, a precious stone. ...ar Toli market. Sunar means a gold merchant. A sunar named Murli Dhar took Bhai Mardana to Salas Rai Johri. Salas Rai was so amazed to see such a precious

|Name = Nanak Dev ...ution of countless Sikhs, among them was Bhai Taru Singh Nihang and Matab Singh Mirankotia.

...g of his own. One day he went to [[Goindval]] and, as says [[Bhai Santokh Singh]] in his "[[Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth]]", he gave vent to his malice by a

...bind Singh Sahib refers to the Sikhs of this town. According to Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha, a Gurdwara had been built to preserve the memory of the visit of Gur

...]], [[Bhai Sati Das]] brothers who had been raised as Hindu Brahmins and [[Bhai Dayal Das]] as they were tortured to death before his eyes. Throughout thei :Sayeth Nanak, in this calamity God is my only support."

...lished as footnotes to Shahid Bilas Bhai Mani Singh, edited by Giani Garja Singh and published by Punjabi Sahitya Akademi, Ludhiana, in 1961. The rest are s ...whose hymns are included in the Holy Book) who had accompanied Guru Gobind Singh to Nanded. On the whole, these Bhatt Vahis are a mine of information of his

...The name of gurdwara, Peer bala, means the Peer of [[Bhai Bala]] i.e Guru Nanak Dev. ...ught him back to siddhas. Siddhas felt ashamed and caught the feet of guru nanak dev.

...ering in different sub-human bodies until, so goes the legend, Guru Gobind Singh emancipated it by the touch of his arrow. ...Gurudwara Shikar Ghat Sahib was re-laid by Baba Jiwan Singh and Baba Dalip Singh Kar sevawale during the 1960s and early 1970s. The square sanctum, where Gu

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Her thirty five years research experience is dedi GNDU, and member Executive Council Bhai Veer Singh Sahitya Sadan New Delhi, Member Senate

=== Bhai Samund Singh Ragi === [[Image:Bhai_Samund_Singh_Raagi_1.JPG|thumb|300px|right|Bhai Samund Singh Raagi]]

..., 75"16'E) in presentday Moga district of the Punjab, is sacred to Guru Nanak (14691539), Guru Hargobind (15951644) and Guru Gobind Single (16661708 ...gat on the site of an old mud hut, was constructed in 1975 by Sant Barbara Singh ofLopon. The new sixstoreyed edifice is a marblefloored hall, with the sanc

...of the local Anarkali Market in the town which has also taken the name of Bhai Phero. Both are situated sixty kilometers from Lahore on the Lahore-Multan ==Who was Bhai Phero==

...n Street, In [[Kolakata]](West Bengal). The Gurdwara was visited by [[Guru Nanak Dev]] & [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] during his Travels. ...n built in his memory. During his stay here he met the ruler, Raja Bahadur Singh. The Raja was greatly impressed by the teachings of the great Guru. He rais

Shaheed Jathedar Amreek Singh Ji was born 1957 to Harbhajan Kaur and Kundan Singh in the village of Kajala in Amritsar. He has one elder and four younger bro Bhai Amreek Singh was always doing Sangat of Gurmukhs or Sangat at the Guru’s house, and he

<big>'''Bhai Jetha'''</big> Very little is known about the early years of Bhai Jetha who later became the fourth Sikh Guru, [[Guru Ram Das]]. Jetha ji was

...night the sangat prepared the food and under the leadership of bhai Pratap singh ji who led with Dholki(drum) sang the hymns and led the crowd on that route ...n the next day Bhai Partap Singh, twenty-two years of age, son of S. Sarup Singh Thanedar of Akal Garh, Gujranwala attained martyrdom. when the train-driver

...since been replaced by an imposing whitemarble building by Sant Baba Jivan Singh and his successors. It has a large hall with a high ceiling and a canopied ...cupied by the descendants of Pandit Mani Ram, who had received Guru Gobind Singh's blessing when he visited Kurukshetra in 170203. At the request of Mani Ra

...aba, [[Bhai Ghulam Mohammed Chand|Bhai Lal]], and the [[pakhawaj]] player, Bhai Nasira. ...by the [[Chief Khalsa Diwan]] in 1958, the famous Sikh scholar [[Bhai Vir Singh]] states :

...nwhile left Anandpur Sahib. With Mughal forces in hot pursuit, Guru Gobind Singh Ji moved towards the Malwa region. He reached Khidrana Ki Dhab, which at th ...or the Broken Ties Retied. The birthdays of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Shahidi Purab of Guru Arjun Dev Ji are celebrated with great fervour

...October]] [[1843]]) the noted author of six works - [[Naam Kosh]], [[Guru Nanak Parkash]], [[Garb Ganjni Teeka]] (teeka means translation and explanation o 1853: [[Giani Ditt Singh]] was a scholar, poet, editor and an eminent Singh Sabha reformer was born on '''[[April 21]], [[1853]]''' at village Kalaur i

...through the city on his way to the eastern parts in 1665-66. [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the last of the Gurus, also visited Agra when he met Emperor Bahadur Sha

...Nanak, Guru Ram Das and [[Guru Arjan]]. Also, sometimes Asd ki Var by Guru Nanak, and [[Anand]] by Guru Amar Das. ...more in the symbolic sense. A current Panj Granthi gathered by [[Bhai Vir Singh]] (1872-1957) comprises ten banis Japji, Jaap, Shabad Hajara, Rehras, Sohil

...1857 Bk/AD 1800) and Anand (1859 Bk/AD 1802), was held at the Dr Balbir Singh Sahitya Kendra at Dehra Dun, and has recently been published (1990) by Pu ...andghana have a colouring peculiar to the Saguna school of Bhakti, Santokh Singh in keeping with the Nirmala tradition leans on the side of Vedanta.

'''Gurdwara Bhai Bala Sandhu''' stands at the location where Sri [[Guru Nanak Dev]] ji stopped briefly, while travelling from Dholpur, Rajastan to Shivp ...oor Sahib. Over the years, the Gurdwara, under the direction of Baba Hakim Singh, has helped many members of the sanggat who are in need, eg. accidents via

...hey started their career under Guru Angad sometime after he succeeded Guru Nanak on the latter's demise in 1539 and continued to serve the Gurus until the t ...en the Guru himself called on them, they spoke rudely of the House of Guru Nanak. Now discarded by the Guru, they found themselves alienated from the Sikhs.

...a Sahib]. By: Bhai Baljinder Singh Ji [Rara Sahib] and © to Bhai Baljinder Singh (Rara Sahib) 16914 Lassen Street, Northridge, CA 91343 USA. #Varaans Bhai Gurdaas

...akistan. This is where the the religious site of [[Sacha Sauda]] of [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji is located. His family moved to the Indian side of the border afte .... His father's name is Sardar Hardial Singh and his mother is Balbir Kaur. Bhai Sahib is married and lives with his wife and children together with his par

...alva at the request of Bhai Hamira, a devoted Sikh. When Guru Gobind Singh came here after the battle of Chamkaur in 1705, a Sikh dharamsald was in ...rth anniversaries especially of Guru Nanak, Guru Hargobind and Guru Gobind Singh are celebrated with special

...abs celebrated here are the birthdays of Guru Nanak Dev ji and Guru Gobind Singh ji, the martyrdom day of Guru Arjun Dev ji and the festival of Hola Mohalla

...t the village of Kasel in Amritsar district. His father's name was Meva Singh and mother's Hukam Kaur. He passed his early years in his village grazing ...eir community when they heard stories of the revolutionary career of Udham Singh.

...west of Takht Sachkhand Shri Hazoor Abchal Nagar Sahib, Nanded. Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji stopped over here en-route to Bidar. There is a Ber tree where Guru ...the “Dhun of Kartar” (Tune of Almighty Lord). Obeying Guru Nanak’s order Bhai Mardanaji started playing the Rabab. Suddenly a spring of cool and sweet wa

'''Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth''', authored by ‘Kavi Churamani’ Bhai Santokh Singh, Doyen of Nirmala Sect, it is popularly known as ‘Suraj Parkash’ and is ...l the lives of the Ten Gurus of the Sikh faith and the career of [[Banda Singh Bahadur]]. Besides being an historical narrative of great significance, it

...6), holy man who was also an accomplished musician, was born in 1803 to Bhai Darbari and Krishan Kaur, a couple of humble means belonging to the [[Se ...guidance of Pandit Atma Singh and the Nirmala scholar, Thakur Dayal Singh.

...to in the Qur'an, and earlier as Elias or Eliza in the Bible. As a youth Nanak would have also received a fairly profound knowledge of Islam through his a ..., his 1812 book, ''The Sikhs'', relates that some writers assert that Guru Nanak, who had run into a pool*, after having distributed everything in Daulat Kh

[[Guru Nanak]] sahib and [[Bhai Mardana]], having traveled through [[Hasan Abdal]] while on their return jo ==Bal Gundai and Guru Nanak meet==

'''UNITED SIKHS Director Bhai Esher Singh saves Sikh Girl From Kidnappers.''' [[Image:1 2808200600.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Bhai Esher Singh]]

...is the Gurunanak Dham (Gurudwara) situated here. Sikhs believe that [[Guru Nanak]] stayed here 500 years ago. ...ngh Sabha and Educational Society, which maintains the Gurudwara, Sri Guru Nanak visited Rameswaram on 1511 and stayed for 19 days on his return journey fro

'''This posting, announcing a new book, was posted 15 July 2005 by JAGJIT SINGH''' :::::::::::::::::::::::JAGJIT SINGH

...wn also named Nanak Mata (often pronounced Matta) in district {{wiki|Udham Singh Nagar}}, {{wiki|Uttarakhand}} [[India|northern India]]. Uttarakhand borders ...bank of Deoha stream, which has since been dammed into a reservoir named [[Nanak Sagar]]. The Gurdwara is located 15 kilometres west of Khatima Railway Stat

...h, had both received the rites of initiation at the hands of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] who conferred on their family the panegyric, "Your house is mine own." ...rict of the Punjab, and had three sons, Bhumia Singh, Sardul Singh and Lal Singh, all of whom died in his lifetime, and a daughter, Bibi Pardhan.

...akhis provide an essentially trustworthy account of the early life of Guru Nanak. For more than a hundred years, from the late eighteenth until the early tw ...Bhai Bala and Mardana, the Bard, accompanied Baba Nanak on his travels and Bhai Bala was with him during the period he spent at the commissariat (of Daulat

...Singh. Collection of Takht Sri Harimandir Sahib, Patna. Photograph: Jeevan Singh Deol.<br>Interesting Note: The Chakar and Kirpan drawn above the Ik-Oankaar ...he Ultimate Reality. The number one denotes that God is non-dual (advait). Bhai Gurdas writes, "By writing 1 (one) in the begining, it has been shown that

...hmir, is said to have been a resident of Bij Bihara, near Matan. Once Guru Nanak journeying through the valley halted close to where he lived. As Brahm Das, 1. Vir Singh, Bhai, ed., PuratanJanam Sakhi Sri Guru Nanak DevJi. Amritsar, 1971

* [[1705]] [[Guru Gobind Singh]] writes his 'Epistle of Victory' the [[Zafarnama]]. ...[[Punjab]]. The scribe was [[Bhai Mani Singh]], a classmate of Guru Gobind Singh.

...fore his conversion to Sikhism, visited the place once at least in 1553. Bhai Jetha, later [[Guru Ram Das]], probably accompanied Guru Amar Das on that v ...e fair in 1638. He possibly passed through it earlier during his travel to Nanak Mata and back in 1632-33. Shrines commemorating all these visits were esta

...prings made Manikaran (Kullu) a place of pilgrimage in earlier times. Guru Nanak, the first [[Guru of the Sikhs]], visited this place to spend time in medit ...o this place in 15 Asu 1574 Bikrami with his disciples [[Bhai Bala]] & [[Bhai Mardana]].

...of dedication and seva to the Guru's sangat, Guru Nanad Dev himself chose Bhai Lehna as the next Guru of his Sikhs giving him the new name of [[Guru Angad ...involved in Sewa (Service) to the Guru and the Community. As a result of Bhai Sahib's commitment to Sikhi principles, dedicated service and devotion to t

# The [[Bara Maha]] Composition from Guru Nanak Dev Ji is registered in this Chapter or Raaga Tukhari. ...the period from the 15th to the 18th centuries. Tukhari was used by [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji, [[Guru Ram Das]] Ji, and [[Guru Arjan]] Dev Ji. <s>No melodic mat

* '''13 November [[1469]]''' Birth Anniversary of [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji* 2007:Nov 24 08:Nov 13 '''09:Nov 2''' 10:Nov 21 11:Nov 10 12:Nov * Birth Anniversary of [[Guru Nanak Dev]] (2009:Nov 2; 2010:Nov 21; 2011:Nov 10; 2012:Nov 28; 2013:Nov 17 2014:

Says Nanak, swing your arms in joy! ((4)(33)) <br> page 26 |all quotes from SGGS}} * [[Bhai Kanhaiya]]

[[Image:BhaiLehna.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Bhai Lehna with [[Sangat]] going on holy pilgrimage]] [[Bhai Lehna|Sri Lehna]] was a pious man who lived at [[Khadur]] in the district o

...n his father, Bhai Parijaba, died leaving his wife and a younger son, Mota Singh, to his care. ...seeking the company of saintly persons. It is said that he met GURU Gobind Singh sometime after the evacuation of Anandpur Sahib in December 1705, and recei

The greatest contribution of the last living 10th Guru Nanak-- Guru Gobind Singh-- is the creation of Khalsa, the family of pure ones, to which a Sikh may b ...ny of us know that rahitnamas written by Chaupa Singh, Bhai Nand Lal, Desa Singh..... are not in agreement with each other.)

Copy Right 2008 Harpal Singh Kasoor. ...tically in Baghdad, Iraq that can be found under photos). The Guru ordered Bhai Mardana Ji, to set the rabab (also known as reboce:musical intrument) on Gh

[[Image:Guru nanak birth janamsakhi.jpg|thumb|The Birth of Guru Nanak. A painting from a Janamsakhi]] Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion, was born, according to all ancient Sikh

* 8: Marriage of [[Guru Nanak]] to [[Mata Sulakhani]] on [[8 July]] [[1487]] ([[Harh]] 24, 1544) at the h * 9: [[Shaheedi]] [[Bhai Mani Singh]] attained martyrdom on [[9 July]] [[1737]] (25 [[Harh]])

...now in Pakistan. The family claimed direct descent from Guru Nanak. Ram Singh took khande di pdhul or vows by the doubleedged sword, thus entering the fo ...ly forced Shahanchi Khan to raise the siege and retire towards Gujrat. Ram Singh and his band of warriors overtook his column on the way. In the

|[[Bhai Makhan Shah]] |[[Guru Nanak in Mecca]]

[[Image:Ggs rabab.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Chris Mooney Singh]] with Guru Gobind Singh's Rabab|right]] ...ritsar before the Partition in 1947. The last of the line of rababis was [[Bhai Chand]] whose kirtan the author had the privilege of listening to, before 1

...re [[Mata Raj Kaur]](who was the wife of [[Baba Ram Rai]]) & [[Guru Gobind Singh]] visited & made this Manimajra village a holy place. ...nged to " Mitti Be-Imaan Di". Mata Raj Kaur was a great follower of [[Guru Nanak Dev]] & Guru Ghar.

...s son to come back as he had nothing to do with it and Baba ji wanted Guru Nanak's family tree to prosper through this boy.</small>]] ...[12 February]] [[1497]] - [[9 April]] [[1555]]), the younger son of [[Guru Nanak]], was born to [[Mata Sulakhni]] at [[Sultanpur Lodhi]], in presentday [[

According to recent research, a new discovery now suggests that [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji may have travelled as far to the west as East Africa. A small sett ...a high possibility of adding Africa to the list of places visited by Guru Nanak.

{{p|File:Santokhsinghscholar-m2.jpg|'''Bhai Santokh Singh'''}} ...Suraj Parkash]], was born on 8 October 1787. He was the son of Bhai Deva Singh and Mata Rajadi, professional cloth printers of Nurdin village, also known

...e:Gurudwara_Sri_Dera_Baba_Nanak_j.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak]] '''Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak''' is situated in the city [[Dera Baba Nanak]] which is located in [[Gurdaspur]] District of [[Punjab]], [[India]]. It i

...ted Sikh who served the Fifth, Sixth and the Seventh Gurus, was the son of Bhai Adam (Uddam in some chronicles), a Sidhu Jatt of [[Malwa]] country. Sikh ch ...atpur in 1644 when [[Guru Har Rai]] succeeded [[Guru Hargobind]] on [[Guru Nanak]]'s throne. He later retired to his village, but continued to visit the Gur

{{p|Image:Guru Nanak by sobaSingh.jpg|<small>'''[[Guru Nanak|Guru Nanak, messenger of world peace]]'''</small>}} ...mber2007/tsr98.htm '''Guru Nanak: Bridge across all faiths'''] ''by Maheep Singh, Ph. D.''

[[Image:Guru Nanak 3rd Udasi.jpg|thumb|250px|Guru Nanak Dev Ji accompanied by Mardana Ji in Northern India|right]] {{main|The Udasis of Guru Nanak}}

'''Pritpal Singh Bindra''', a postgraduate of Punjab University, moved to England in 1960 af ...spread over 500 pages. In 1998 he was awarded the prestigious Akali Phoola Singh Book Award by Academy of Sikh Religion and Culture, Patiala.

...companions, Bala and Mardana, and by the Sangats which grew up around Guru Nanak. In his later years, at Kartarpur, it became customary for the members of t ...n, Prithia, composed his own hymns and passed them off as writings of Guru Nanak. There were many different collections of Shabads, and many differing versi

[[File:Bhai Bala Janamsakhi Maincover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Front cover]] ...s document. This work claims to be a contemporary account written by one [[Bhai Bala|Bala Sandhu]] in the Sampat year 1592 at the instance of the second Gu

...r. His father took the name Abu-al-Khair and later converted to [[Islam]], Bhai Langah Belonging to the village of Jhabal Kalan, in the present [[Amritsar ...hen Guru Arjan Dev Ji (1563-1606), had just become the Guru, House of Guru Nanak had saved them. He lovingly contributed the labour of his hands as well as

..., a god fearing Afghan contemporary of Guru Gobind Singh. Guru Gobind Singh first visited Kotia Nihang Khan while on his way back from Paonta to Anand ...ed Kotia where, relaxing in Nihang Khan's house, he waited for Bachchittar Singh.

...atha]]’ comprises of two brothers, Bhai Satvinder Singh and Bhai Palwinder Singh from the native village Pattar Kalan situated in the Jalandhar district bet ...consisting of Satvinder Singh, Palwinder Singh, Gurnam Singh and Jaswinder Singh. The jatha performed kavishri by singing praises of our Guru Sahib Ji and S

...e now in [[Pakistan]] including the village [[Nankana Sahib]] where [[Guru Nanak Dev]] the founder of Sikh was born. The following is a brief list of the im #[[Gurdwara Bhai Budhu Da Awa]], Lahore

3: Birthday of [[Bhagat Singh Thind]], PhD, ([[3 October]] [[1892]] - [[15 September]] [[1967]]) was an I 16: Birth of [[Baba Banda Singh Bahadur]] on 16 October, 1670

[[Image:Bhaimardanaji.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Painting shows [[Bhai Mardana]] with a [[Rabab]]]] ...stan]]. The Mirasan were a caste of hereditary minstrels and genealogists. Bhai Sahib was ten years older than Guru Ji and was his childhood friend and com

* [[JOTI JOT ASTHAN BHAI GURDAS JI]], GOINDWAL SAHIB * [[GURUDWARA SHRI BABA DEEP SINGH BIRTH PLACE]], Pahuwind

...]]''' (d. 1705), on [[1 September]] [[1700]] was selected by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] to single-handedly face a drunken elephant brought forth by the enemy to ...Das]] was baptised by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] and given the name of [[Banda Singh]].

By : DR. HARJINDER SINGH DILGEER''' ...i Singh is not referred as so-called Jathedar in any Sikh work. Bhai Ratan Singh Bhangu calls him "Pujaran sion vado pujari" (chief priest among the priests

.... The place where Guru Dev Ji stayed came to be known as Rori Sahib. Guru Nanak Dev came to this place thrice because his maternal grand parents were sett The construction of the shrine was started by Bhai Wadhawa Singh and a beautiful Darhar was built. Fairs used to be held on Visakhi and 20th

...ara Kair Sahib''' was built to commemorate the visit to the area by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is located in the village of Jai Sukh Wala which is located on ...hat the right to punish others in such a manner, was in the domain of God. Bhai Bhag, the grandson of that mystic, is known to have led a simple and fair l

...to 1815, during the reign of Maharajah Ranjit Singh, the birthday of Baba Nanak had been celebrated at Nanakana Sahib, his birthplace, on Baisakh Shudhi 3. ...Kartik, Sambat 1526 (about November 1469 AD) as the date of birth of Baba Nanak. Apparently, first time in history, this caused the celebration of the Birt

...20Singh%20Sri%20Nagar%20wale/Darshan%20Pyaas.mp3|Sikhee.com|Bhai Harjinder Singh}} ...mind there is such a great thirst for the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan. Nanak is enraptured with Your Glance of Grace. ((3)(8)(9)) <br><br>

{{p|Image:GuruNanakDevJi.jpg|[[Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji]]}} ...khi means "sakhshi" gavah or "real witness". "Lke bala janamsakhi" means Bhai Bala was the witness of the all sakhis in that book.

...accepting a creed or form'''. This term came into use after [[Guru Gobind Singh]] inaugurated the [[Khalsa]] in 1699 A D., introducing the [[khande di pahu ...dpur]] a langar or refectory open to visitors all the twenty-four hours. [[Bhai Kanhaiya]] won the Guru’s admiration and is remembered in the Sikh tradit

...the brother of [[Bhai Ishar Das]], the father of the famous Sikh scholar [[Bhai Gurdas]]. Bibi Bhago was married and settled in the in-laws home in the vil She was the mother of son, [[Bhai Jasoo]] and the mother-in-law of [[Bibi Amro]], the daughter of the second

...rs source: The Hindu, Times of India, Indian Express, The Tribune) Harmeet Singh got the credit of preserving a holy well (well) held under the name and li ...n pilgrimage of Sikhs across the globe. He was chief administrator of Guru Nanak Dev Superspecialty Hospital.

...icate he was hungry. Guru Hargobind Sahib gave Phul the blessing that Guru Nanak would bless Phul with the capacity to feed thousands and he would one day h ...at Damdama Sahib - They were blessed with the 'Apaar kirpa' of Guru Gobind Singh - evidence of this can be seen in the Patiala Hukumnama sent by Guru Sahib

...Patna. This was Bhagat Jaitamal's house. It was sanctified first by [[Guru Nanak]] in 1509 A.D. and later by [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] along with his family in ...r months here and made this place very popular among the followers of Guru Nanak's faith.

...'s name should be referred to as '''[[Guru Nanak]]''' and not as '''[[Guru Nanak Dev]]'''. This is confusion which needs to be cleared. ...430}} is a shabad which contains the reference to the founder Guru as '''[[Nanak Dev]]''' as listed below:

...God and the importance of nam are the principal themes of Ajat Sagar. Guru Nanak has been depicted in this work as "the destroyer of evil." 1. Randhir Singh, Bhai, Udasi Sikhan di Vithia. Chandigarh, 1972

...of Himachal Pradesh. Here a holy shrine stands in memory of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] who fought a pitched battle, the [[Battle of Nadaun]], in support of Raja ...arlier Gurdwara, ordered built by the Lion of the Panjab [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh]].

{{p|File:Gnnsj-qa1.JPG|[[gnnsj|Bhai Sahib Bhai Dr Mohinder Singh receives award on behalf of Nishkam Centre]]}} ...tative, Clive Stone, Deputy Lord Lieutenant to Bhai Sahib Bhai Dr Mohinder Singh Ji, chairman of the Niskham Centre.

...d Sahib, they also considered Merhban as the sixth successor of Akali Guru Nanak. * Divaneh Sadh still claimed to be ‘[[Nanak Panthi]]’. their signs are on head hat of peacock feathers, around neck n

[[Image:Bhaidilawarbabbar.jpg|thumb|right|Dilawar Singh Babbar]] ...gtp/countries/india/states/punjab/terrorist_outfits/BKI.htm</ref>. [[Beant Singh]] was made chief Minister of Punjab even though more than 90% of voters had

The great Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of Sikh religion, visited Dhaka (capital of Bangla ...endezvous in the heart of Dhaka University at Neelkhet Road. In 1469, Guru Nanak Dev ji descended in a world plunged in medieval ignorance, feudal tyranny a

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

[[Image:harmanranitatt.jpg|thumb|right|100px|Harmanjeet Singh]] ...ak]].' Harmanjeet Singh worked with Diljit Dosanjh again for a track named Nanak Aadh Jugaadh Jiyo.

I. J. Singh states that throughout Sikh history, there have been many subsects of Sikhi ...rangle over flesh" quotation from the Guru Granth Sahib by noting how Guru Nanak mocked hypocritical vegetarian priests.

...ose real name was Badr ud Din; he was an admirer and ally of [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. ...pril 21]]: [[Giani Ditt Singh]] was a scholar, poet, editor and an eminent Singh Sabha reformer was born on '''[[April 21]], [[1853]]''' at village Kalaur i

[[Image:Nanadsingh.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Baba Nand Singh - Founder Of Nanaksar]] ...ingh]], founded this Sikh movement. He was born in 1869/1872 to Sardar Jai Singh and Sardarni Sada Kaur, in the village of Sherpur Kalan, located 5 kilomete

...uring a visit to the Gurdwara in 1958, named it Kabutar Sahib. Baba Pritam Singh Sevawale of Sirsa acquired some space and constructed the present building ...u ka Langar. Further development continues under his successor Baba Pritam Singh.

[[Image:Balwinder singh rangila.jpg|thumb|200px|right|<small>Bhai Balwinder Singh Rangila</small>]] ...]] by his younger brothers '''Bhai Bhupinder Singh''' and '''Bhai Surinder Singh'''. When he was asked by his father to use his talent to spread the message

....org/images/b/b2/Hey_Govind_Hey_Gopal.mp3|Raj Karega Khalsa Network|Jagjit Singh}} Please, carry Nanak across the terrible, deep dark pit of the world to the other side. ||3||8||

...was built in 1969 in honour of the 500th anniversary of the birth of Guru NANAK. The dining hall can accommodate 2,000 persons at a time. There are several 1. Tara Singh, Sri Gur Tirath Sangrahi. AMRITSAR, n.d.

[[Image:Jaspalbabaatbetmasaab.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Baba Jaspal Singh at Betma Sahib]] ...d spread the true meaning of [[Gurbani]] under the guidance of Baba Jaspal Singh Ji. Gurbani means the voice of Gurus. The whole Sikhism is the follower of

...and many other countries, in [[1521]] A.D during the summer season, [[Guru Nanak]] reached a place called [[Hasan Abdal]]. Hasan Abdal is located fifty kilo ...at the foot of a hill. Under the cool shade of a tree, [[Guru Nanak]] and Bhai Mardana started reciting [[Kirtan]] as it was their normal practice. Slowly

...Patti Likhi]], at [[Nankana Sahib]], now in [[Pakistan]], where Shri Guru Nanak Sahib learnt Persian and Arabic from the Moulivi. * The name of the University Guest House of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, is named as “Sheikh Sajjan Guest House.”

{{p2|File:Dr.waryam singh sandhu.jpg|Dr. Waryam Singh Sandhu}} '''Waryam Singh Sandhu''' (born september 10, 1945) is an [[India]]n author of short storie

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

...r Singh Jee had asked Sant Baba Gurdev Singh Jee to replace him at Samadh Bhai and complete the Gurdwara which was finished in 1964. ..., who feel blessed to attend and sing the praises of Baba Jee and Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jee. The Worldwide Sangat often come here to participate and obtain the

...tatus in Sindhi homes. Come let us pay homage to this Giant personality. [[Bhai Chella Ram]] Sindhi ...Bombay, Pune and elsewhere, Sindhis are very prominent in celebrating Guru Nanak Jayanti. They have set up several Sindhi [[gurdwara]]s, including ``Nij Tha

...nji Baani Jo Bhai Gurdaas Vakhaani’ (Giani Narain Singh Mujangwale, Vaaran Bhai Gurdaas Sateek, p. 2, 1918)'' ...Sikh tradition tells us that even though Guru Arjan Dev ji didn’t include Bhai Gurdaas ji’s writings in Sri Guru Granth Sahib, he awarded his Baani with

...weler. After Having Discourse with Great Guru Nanak he became Sikh of Baba Nanak. ==Met Guru Nanak==

...unces him the Supreme Being Himself such is his merit, such his holiness: "Nanak brahmgiani api parmesur" (GG, 273). He is compared to the earth to whom he sayeth Nanak.

...g this period he was, as he records in his autobiography, offered by Dyal Singh Majithia, at the instance of Lala Harkishan Lal, editorship of The Tri ...(Calcutta, 1965) posthumously by his lifelong friend and admirer Dr Ganda Singh.

'''Related to:''' Guru Gobind Singh,<br> After the battle off Bhangani in the Nahan hills, Guru Gobind Singh and his forces reached here via Naha, Toka Sahib, Raipur Rani and Manak Tab

...[Sikh]] organisation based in England, UK which was formed by [[Baba Puran Singh]], Kericho wala in about 1974. Their work spans the whole of the globe with Their headquarters are at: [[GNNSJ Birmingham|Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha, 18 - 20 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21]]

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

*June 10: Death of [[Bhai Vir Singh]] ([[December 5]], [[1872]] - [[June 10]], [[1957]]) *'''November Birth Anniversary of [[Guru Nanak Dev]]''': (2009:Nov 2; 2010:Nov 21; 2011:Nov 10; 2012:Nov 28; 2013:Nov 1

...Bahadur]]; the mother of the tenth and last human Sikh Guru, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] and the grandmother of the [[four Sahibzade]]. ...Chand]] ([[9 September]] [[1494]] – [[1629]]) was the eldest son of [[Guru Nanak]], the founder of [[Sikhism]]. Sri Chand was born to [[Mata Sulakhani]] on

|{{mediaexe-ut|7GOvrNBAPzk|Bhai Dalbir Singh}} Slave Nanak seeks Your Sanctuary; he is forever and ever a sacrifice to You. ||4||1||4|

...by Bhai Jhanda Badhi containing the 'Jugawali' (courtesy - Prof. Balwinder Singh)]] ...s Janamsakhi. Latest Reaserches shows that Jugawali is not written by Guru Nanak, it was written by niranjaniyas(Handalis). This poem is on the four ages of

*1. Bhai Amolak Singh ji, [[Akhand Kirtani Jatha]] performing live from Prabh Milnae Kaa Chaao Gu *2 Followed by akath [[Katha]] by Bhai Sewa Singh jee Tarmala

{{p|Image:Gurdwara-S.-Nanak-Mata-Sahi.jpg|}} ...res from Khatema and 12 kilometres from Sitarganj in the district of Udham Singh Nagar, [[Uttarakhand]].

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

...Sri%20Nagar%20wale/Mere%20Lalan%20Ki%20Sobha.mp3|sikhee.com|Bhai Harjinder Singh}} Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice to the Saints, who are the Eternal Companions of God. ((2

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

...Nanak II)), Guru Nanak asked Bhai Buddha to apply the ceremonial tilak on Bhai Lahina's forehead. ...g (community food) and The ( physical strength). You will call yourself as Singh i.e. lions and greet each other with the salutation Waheguru ji ka khalsa w

[[Image:Dictation of the Guru Granth Saheb.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Bhai Gurdas ji scribes the Adi Granth]] '''Bhai Gurdas''' (1551- [[23 September]] [[1637]]{{eref|1|http://sgpc.net/Historic

...of Sikh practice since the revealed inception of [[Sikhism]] by Sri [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Jee. Sri [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Jee and great Sikhs of his era performed [[Katha]] and it was and is

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

...dia enjoys sanctity as the Birth Place of [[Guru Angad]], Nanak II. [[Guru Nanak]] himself is also believed to have visited it during his travels in these p ...ted through [[karseva]] or voluntary labour by followers of [[Sant Gurmukh Singh]] during the 1950's. The sanctum, with the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] seated on

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

*[[Singh]] - *[[Guru Nanak]]

...ukhdev Singh Bedi's home at Dera Baba Nanak. Before the birth of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, there was a great terror, injust and excesses in this world. There ...And for the welfare of Kaljugi people he took four long Travels (Udasies). Bhai Gurdas Ji has written.

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

[[Image:Guru Nanak Mardana Bala Woodcut1.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Guru Nanak with Mardana (left) and Bala''', a woodcut circa 1875|right]] ...e) he traveled to the east and south of India. During his return trip Guru Nanak and his companion Mardana walked along the Northeast side of the River Narm

...uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VjtXV89Weaw Watch youTube Video in English]''' Guru Nanak's shrine to be rebuilt (<2 minutes) Dec 2008 ...//uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vmARHlNum48 Watch youTube Video in Hindi]''' Guru Nanak's shrine to be rebuilt (<3 minutes) Jan 2009

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

* '''April 9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''June 4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

...d. He prophesied; "A son will be born to you who will crush the enemies of Nanak's house, just as I have crushed this onion with my hand." That prophecy was Bhai Gurdas laid the foundation of the Gurdwara in 1622. Guru Hargobind establis

...those by Gulab Singh, Sant Narain Singh, Giani Gian Singh and GianI Sardul Singh. The editor, Bhal Randhir Singh, also worked out his own gurprandU which he appended to the volume. The Chi

Guru Nanak (1469-1539 A.D.) started As an exponent of this new cult, Nanak

[[Image:Gurbaxsinghji.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Ji]] ...v ji, Guru Ramdas ji, Guru Arjan Dev ji, Guru Tegh Bahadur ji, Guru Gobind Singh ji easily surpass the criteria of current noble prize for literature, then

...of the Udasis. The Udasis are a branch of the Sikh faith started by Guru Nanak's son, Baba Sri Chand. They are celebate, meditate extensively and wander a ...yat Khan, the Pathan chief, a Pathan who had recently deserted Guru Gobind Singh ji's forces. Raising his heavy club he charged at Hayat Khan. The Pathan sw

...he Patiala state in 1753 AD. <ref>Ala Singh Ji - Volume 1, pp 132, [[Karam Singh (historian)]], Chief Khalsa Diwan, Sri Taran Taaran</ref> ...njab Historical Studies</ref> <ref>Sirhind through the ages, pp 108, Fauja Singh , Publisher: Patiala : Dept. of Punjab Historical Studies, Punjabi Universi

...relating to the history of the Sikhs from the time of the founder, Guru Nanak (AD 14691539), to the establishment in the eighteenth century of principal ...s sinful act of beheading the Guru. From among the events from Guru Gobind Singh's life, the

...ite [[Kartarpur]]. "Bura", as he was originally named, was the only son of Bhai Suggha, a Hindu Jatt of Randhawa clan, and Mai Gauran, who was born into a Also referred to reverently as '''Baba Buddha Ji'''; [[Bhai Buddha]] occupies a unique position in Sikh history and in the hearts of al

...to bring Pran Sangli, a lengthy composition considered to be that of Guru Nanak. ...it because he thought that it was not in line with the philosophy of Guru Nanak.

...] calendar are the birth anniversaries of [[Guru Nanak]] and [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the martyrdom days of [[Guru Arjan]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]], and of t ...se in the times of the [[Gurus]]. It occurs in at least five places, in [[Bhai Gurdas]] (1551-1636), contemporary with [[Guru Arjan]]. To quote, "kurbani

...st his sons for the throne of Delhi. Prince Bahadur Shah asked Guru Gobind Singh Ji to help him in the battle with his sikh army. He promised Guru Ji that i In sikh world the langar service was started by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and it was being continued from that time. The langar was started fo

...ke to the same path. He sent him to Varanasi for higher learning. Nishchal Singh, having attained proficiency in Sanskrit studies at Varanasi, spent another *Guru Gobind Singh College, Patna Sahib

{{p|Image:Bhai Vir Singh's house.jpg|The entrance to Bhai Vir Singh’s house}} [[Bhai Vir Singh|Bhai Vir Singh’s]] house on Lawrence Road is a living monument of the great writer. But

'''Early Life of Bhai Randhir Singh ji''' ...ib Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji and Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib. Thus, Bhai Randheer Singh inherited scholarship and strength of mmd from his paternal side and qualit

| Pritam Singh, M.A., Joint Director (Retd.) |Pritam Singh, M.A.

...wara]] has historical importance as it is linked to a visit here by [[Guru Nanak Dev Ji]] (the founder of the religion of [[Sikhism]] and the first of the [ ...e under construction and this work is supported by [[Kar-Sewa]] of Harbans Singh Ji. Since there is not much [[Sikh]] population in nearby area, this histo

..."suni pukar samarth suami bandhan kati savare/pahiri sirpau sevak jan mele nanak pragat pahare—Responding to my humble plaint the all''' - powerful Lord h 2. Kahn Singh, Bhai, Gurushabad Ratanakar Mahan Kosh. Patiala, 1981

...physical body are always left behind. However, in the case of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, absolutely nothing is said to have been found - no body ashes from Him ...had felt concerned at the Emperor's conciliatory treatment of Guru Gobind Singh ji. Their marching together to the South made him jealous, and he ordered t

...xcommunicated by [[Guru Har Rai]] for changing the meanings and lines of [[Nanak]]vani while having discussion with officials of centre government at [[Delh ...Khalsa, Giani Gian Singh, Page 28-29</ref> In Shamsher Khalsa, Giani Gian Singh covers the incident as follows:<br>

[[Image:Avtarsingh05 2.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Late Bhai Avtar Singh Ragi playing the Taus]] ...d away peacefully at about 10.50 PM (IST), November 24th, 2006. Bhai Avtar Singh who was 81 years old, passed away at his residence, with his whole family

...y [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji on the aims of his order, Bhai Sewa Ram Ji and Bhai Addan Shah Ji have been given credit for the orders' differing names. '''Early Sewapanthis Were Sahajdhari'', by Amrit Pal Singh (‘Amrit’) [http://www.amritworld.com/main/sahajdhari/early-sewapanthis-

...klis, have considerable historical and sociological significance. 1. Fauja Singh, Historians and Historiography of the Sikhs. Delhi, 1978 3. Darshan Singh, Western Perspective on the Sikh Religion. Delhi, 1991

...71, is geographically and historically a part of Indian subcontinent. Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Tegh Bahadur had traveled extensively through this land. Follo ...he help of Sikh soldiers the members of the deputation led by Captain Bhag Singh of Calcutta recovered possession of the Gurdwara, cleaned it and held a con

[[File:Manbeersinghchaheru.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Manbir Singh Chaheru]] ...tp://books.google.com/books?id=saGFAAAAMAAJ&q=hari+singh+khalistan&dq=hari+singh+khalistan&lr=&ei=scIoSrGpA5DakASJ7b3_Cg&pgis=1</ref>

'''Bhai Gangu Shah''', also known as Ganga Das, was born in a Basi Khatri family of He was sent to the Sivalik hills to preach the word of [[Guru Nanak]] and given charge of a seat in the Sirmur region.

...Guru Nanak by sobaSingh.jpg|'''[[Guru Nanak]]'''<br>[[Sobha Singh|by Sobha Singh]]}} ...ry of, perhaps the most widely respected saint in the world, [[Nanak|Baba Nanak]].

'''11''': Birthday [[Sahibzada Ajit Singh]] Ji 30 Magh ...12 February]] [[1497]] - [[9 April]] [[1555]]), the younger son of [[Guru Nanak]], was born to [[Mata Sulakhni]] at [[Sultanpur Lodhi]], in presentday [

[[Image:Guru Granth Sahib By Bhai Pratap Singh Giani.jpg|350px|thumb|right|{{cs|[[Guru Granth Sahib]] offers spiritual gui ...he Granth set out the ideas, thoughts and guidelines for the future of the Nanak panth as enshrined in the Khalsa. The [[Jaap Sahib]], Tvye Prasad Sawaiye (

...mritsar. Topic of his Ph.D. thesis was: Life, Time and Work of Master Tara Singh. movement. ...and stayed there for four years. He was the International Director of Guru Nanak Institutes of Sikh Studies from 1983 to 1997. On January 12, 1998 he return

...''([[SGGS 135|p135]])<br> ([http://prabhukhalsa.blogspot.com/ photo:Prabhu Singh])}}]] ...[Sikhism]] and is based from the birth of the founder of [[Sikhi]], [[Guru Nanak]] in 1469. This month coincides with November - December of the Western/[[G

The lake is named after Guru Nanak, who is also known as Guru Dongmar. It is located close to the Indo-China B ...l part of the lake which is supposed to be touched and blessed by the Guru Nanak.

...n [[Raag Gauree]] on Pannaa 156 [[kirtan]] and [[Katha]] by Bhai Balwinder Singh Rangila'''</center> ...%20Sahiba%20Kaun%20Janey%20Gun%20Tere.mp3 |www.sikhee.com|[[Bhai Balwinder Singh Rangila]]}}

...ati%20Vao%20Na%20Lagaee%20Parbrahm%20Sarnaee.mp3|Sikhee.com|Bhai Harjinder Singh}} Says Nanak, God has showered me with His Mercy; He has become my help and support. ||2

...becomes stable; I have made contemplative meditation my evening prayer. O Nanak, the self-willed manmukh may recite his evening prayers, but his mind is no The daily routine that is recommended to the Sikhs is stated by Bhai Gurdas Ji as follows:

'''Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib''' is a Sikh historical shrine situated in [[Bidar]], in [[Karn ...ies) held during Holi in the month of March, Dashera in October and Guru Nanak’s birthday in November, the numbers of visitors swells to about 30,000 a

...ather than gut or metal strings. Many of the older miniature paintings of Bhai Mardana show this six string dhrupadi rabab. ...album under the World Music Heritage Series by Anad Records, Bhai Baldeep Singh writes that Mardana's own dhrupadi rabab was once on display at the Gurudwa

...Gurdas (Varan, 1.38), used to be recited in the evening assemblies in Guru Nanak's day. Guru Arjan supplemented it with So Purakhu hymns and the two were re ...rance, how beyond compute is the Supreme One. The third hymn, also by Guru Nanak, says that the Supreme Being is intrinsically great for He neither dies nor

...and took up a position, along with [[Mardana]], outside of the city. Guru Nanak Dev Ji shouted the call to prayer, a gesture upon which the whole populatio ...ng hair and do not cut their beards and remember the Guru by names of Baba Nanak or Baba Nana."

#[[Gurdwara Sardar Natha Singh Shaheed]] #[[Gurudwara Baba Deep Singh]]

'''''Bhai Sher Singh''''' was born on September 4, 1893 at Rawalpindi. In 1899 his father died. Bhai Sher Singh started his career as a lecturer in [[Khalsa College]] at [[Amritsar]]. He

...d forgotten the precepts of their religions. Others have thought that Guru Nanak was pointing out that the Hindu and Muslim religions were beliefs begun by ...Guru Nanak stood up and went to the Governor. The Governor addressed him, "Nanak, it is my misfortune that such an officer as thou should have become a faqi

Bhai Narain Singh served as the Manager of Sri Nanakana Sahib Gurdwara. He was also one of the founder members of Guru Nanak Dev Mission, Patiala.

...gs and arrows of outraged a fortune. it's opposite to hasty and impetuous. Nanak and the other Sikh gurus taught the basic value of devotion, brotherhood, c ...ll vices so patience is also one of the most valuable virtus of life. Guru Nanak Sahib related patience to the gunn of soul bride. Without patience one can

*April 9: Birth [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] * 9: Martyrdom of [[Baba Banda Singh Bahadur]] ([[16 October]], [[1670]] - [[9 June]], [[1716]])

* [[Gaj ke Fateh Bulao]] - This is used by Bhai in gurdwara, which means say fateh in loud voice and immediatley you will h ...hoolte Nishaan Rahe, Panth Maharaj Ke]] : It means the flag of GUru Gobind Singh always Jhoolta rahe.

...suddenly some CRP officials so a .30 carbine personal rifle in one of the Singh’s hands. As a result of this the CRP officials began to look suspiciously ...ine gun ripped the left side tires of the jeep but the driver Bhai Gamdoor Singh Ji with Akaal Purakh’s name on his lips kept driving. In this way the Sin

*'''21''' [[Joti Jot]] [[Guru Gobind Singh]] *'''24''' Birth [[Guru Nanak]] 08-Nov13

* [[Gurdwara Kendri Shri Guru Singh Sabha]] * [[Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha]]

...n in two, Bhai Sati Das was covered with cotton and set alight on fire and Bhai Dayal Das was boiled alive in a boiling hot cauldron. ==Bhai Mati Das==

...res in the [[Mool Mantar|Mool Mantar or Mul Mantra]], the preamble to Guru Nanak`s Japu, in conjunction with Karta (Creator), the whole expression implying ...orm as PurakhuAkali. However, the Dasam Granth compositions of Guru Gobind Singh often employ AkalPurakh as a substitute for God, the Eternal Being. Akal be

[[Image:Sarbjeet 13ak.png|thumb|right|200px|Mahant Bachiter Singh ji]] ...991) was a pious Sikh who succeeded [[Mahant Mangal Singh|Sant Bhai Mangal Singh Ji Doom]] as the mukhi-[[sewadar]] (Chief Guardian) of the [[Gurdwara Nanga

...fifteenth century by their founder and [[spiritual teacher]] called [[Guru Nanak]]. He was firmly of the belief that all people were born equal and should h [[Guru Nanak]] was born in the village of [[Talwandi]], now called [[Nankana Sahib]], n

...he Granth set out the ideas, thoughts and guidelines for the future of the Nanak panth as enshrined in the [[Khalsa]]. The [[Jaap Sahib]], Tvye Prasad Sawai The Sri Dasam Granth is attributed to have been written by Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708). However, there is great debate over various portions of the sc

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

Initial establishment of Singh Sabha in Amritsar. ...ced in public adminsitration to the educational progress of the Sikhs. The Singh Sabha was to shun politics.

...name Nanak spread everywhere among the crowds. Everyone began to say that Nanak, the renowned saint, had come. ...ame to the Siddhas." A memorial platform was raised on the site where Guru Nanak had halted.

...ans with their visits to this place made this land a Holy place. SHRI GURU NANAK DEV JI during his preaching tours, came 5 times to this place. GURU JI used ...elf to Naam Simran. GURU JI took rest on the same bed regarding which GURU NANAK DEV JI told about. At last BABA BUDDA JI disclosed YOU. SHRI GURU ANGAD DEV

...d his doctrines would appear to have approached fairly closely to those of Nanak and the earlier Sikhs; and several of his poems are incorporated in the Sik ...y Bhai Jaita, also of Delhi, carried it to Anandpur. Bhai Nanu became Nanu Singh after taking the rites of the Khalsa. He laid down his life in the battle o

...[[Shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan]] in [[Raag Vadhans]] sang by [[Bhai Kamaljeet Singh]] & Jatha, Hazoori Ragi Sri Darbar Sahib - ''"All virtues are Yours, O my L | Click on arrow to Play Audio<br>[[File:Sab goon tere tahkur mehray by Bhai Kamaljeet Sing.ogg|180px|noicon|center]]

...there would now flow cold and pure. Ever since then, the water at the Guru Nanak Sheetal Kund has flowed cold, and while Rajgir does not host even a modest ...e dug a place and cool water gushed out. The historical spring is known as Nanak Kund.

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

...entered this world “with death as our written fate” (GG, 876), says [[Guru Nanak]]. Death cannot be apprehended apart from life. Contemplating both togethe ...When he initiated the order of the [[Khalsa]] in [[1699]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]] invited [[Sikhs]] to offer him their own heads. Five volunteered in resp

...es, are writings which profess to be biographies of the first Guru, [[Guru Nanak Dev]] ji. These compositions have been written at various stages after the ...i Program Raghbir Singh Samagh with Gurcharan Singh Brar discussion of the Bhai Bala Janaamsakhi]

* '''9''' Birthday [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] 1691 *'''4''' Birthday [[Bhagat Puran Singh]]

...bicentenary celebrations, the establishment of Dera named after Sant Mela Singh Ji who established this Dera (Abode of ants) at Poonch in year 1803. In establishing 'Sant Mela Singh College of Education' the Dera Sant Pura Nangali Sahib has a special missio

...the present Sarigrur district, on 7 April 1911, the son of Sardar Kartar Singh and MataJai Kaur. His father was an employee of the princely state of Sarig ...ive years of his career. He took over at Banaras Hindu University the Guru Nanak Chair of Sikh Studies, but had to leave soon for reasons of health. Back at

Thanks for the visit you and S. Swami Singh ji have given to us in this home (in jail). I have not been able to discuss ...the Sessions Judge, Gurdas Pur, but I have been put in jail by Guru Gobind Singh only; not to be punished, but to be blessed. It is a period of complete res

|{{mediaexe-ut|y97PIgETb7g|Bhai Inni Singh|[[Bhai Inni Singh]]}} God has become compassionate to Nanak; I have found the Perfect True Guru. ||4||8||55||

5 Birth [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji /23 Poh 11 Birthday [[Sahibzada Ajit Singh]] Ji 30 Magh

...KI''', also known as Var Singhan Ki, by Darshan Bhagat, a disciple of Bhai Kanhaiya is an eyewitness account of the battle fought in Amritsar bet ...confiscated were restored to the Sikhs. Mata Sundari, widow of Guru Gobind Singh, appointed Sikhs to administer the Jagir at Amritsar. Acting on a complaint

The Sikh tradition of Kirtan-Gurmat Sangeet-started by [[Guru Nanak]] at [[Kartarpur]] in 1521 was strengthened by his successors and particula ...Amritsar before the Partition in 1947. The last of the line of rababis was Bhai Chand whose kirtan the author had the privilege of listening to, before 194

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...of Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, which are located at the site of Guru Gobind Singh's marriage. A fourth Gurdwara at the spot which played a part in the weddin ...tyrdom in November 1675. Early in 1677, [[Mata Jito ji|Jito Ji's]] father, Bhai Hari Jas, a resident of Lahore, came to Chakk Nannki (later Anandpur Sahib)

Hari Singh Bansal, a very simple man who used to be seen on the streets of Nairobi, wi Such profound concentration is the trademark of the work of Hari Singh Bansal, Kenya's most versatile Asian craftsman. Architect-mason-carpenter-s

...rs and mistranslations. Chaupa Singh, on the authority of Guru Gobind Singh, lays down a general rule with regard to the administration of tankhah : "I ...ecorded instance of the award of religious punishment involved Guru Gobind Singh himself. According to Gur Ratan Mal, the Guru once travelling through Rajpu

...ezmultan.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Mausaleum of Shamas Tabrez, Visited by Guru Nanak Sahib]] '''[[Guru Nanak sahib]]''' met with Bahawal Haq, Rukn din and other members of a [[Sufi]]

...- [[Gurdwara Rori Sahib]], [[Gurdwara Chakki Sahib]] and [[Gurdwara Khuhi Bhai Lalo]]. ...of pebbles (small stones) (''ror-ree'' in [[Punjabi]]) as alluded to in [[Bhai Gurdas Varan]] 1.

...urned towards the Guru." Gurmukh is a Siddha or the perfect being. [[Guru Nanak]], according to Sidha Gosti, had as a pilgrim been searching for such a one *2. Santokh Singh, Bhai, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth. Amritsar, 1927-33

DREAMS:- First Pando saw a SHOODAR VARAN or BHAI CHARAK related dream. There were four wells and water comes out of the one ...VARAN, True Throne HAZOOR SAHIB was established by Sachae Paatshah Gobind Singh Ji.

...Jagtar Singh Hawara, Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, and Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar etc are inspirations to the world. ...r Bhai Pappu Gora is talked about, his close companion Shaheed Bhai Tarsem Singh alias Jatt, who was the lieutenant general of KCF is always mentioned too.

...ingh Kachhwaha, son of Raja Jai Singh Mirza. The entire family of Raja Jai Singh was a staunch follower of Guru Sahib and hence they treated him not like pr ...delivered. Many prominent Sikhs like Bhai Mati Dass Ji, Bhai Sati Dass Ji, Bhai Dayal Das Ji and Baba Gurditta Ji, supported Guru Sahib in religious sittin

[[Image:Feb3 sikhism ttl.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Guru Nanak in the Himalayas<br> <small>Painting by Ravi Bhangu</small>]] [[Guru Nanak]] was moved by the plight of the people of world and wanted to tell them ab

='''KES - SIKHS' LINK WITH BABA NANAK'''= GURCHARANJIT SINGH LAMBA

[[File:Bhai Mati Das.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Bhai Mati Dass, born a Chibber brahmin, accepted Gurmat and here result is]] ...r Soul]]. Thus in Sikh tradition, Bhagat Ravidas Ji, Bhagat Kabir Ji, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Bhagats, the Gurus, and Gursikhs all are considered Brahmins. T

|Birth = 1613, Daroli Bhai, Ferozpur ...[[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Hargobind]] and [[Mata Damodari]]. Born at [[Daroli Bhai]], District [[Firozpur]] in [[Punjab]], [[India]] he was also an elder brot

Photograph courtesy : Mahrajkar Singh Ishar<br> ...fourth successor of [[Bhai Pheru Singh ji]] ji) in 1803. [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh]] visited Gurudwara Nangali Sahib in 1814. Greatly impressed with the Gurdw

...am Singh of Patiala (17981845) named the town Gobindgarh after Guru Gobind Singh, though the old name, Bathinda remained in common use. The city of Bhatinda was graced by [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. He halted at the mausoleum of Haji Rattan, a celebrated [[muslim]] saint

...technology leaders in the country including e-Governance to PTU. DHAN GURU NANAK 108 Swami Vinod Singh Institute Of Engg & Tech., Patran.<br>

...%28Rag%20Bilaval%20Tal-Keharva%204%20Beats%29.mp3 |sikhee.com|[[Bhai Avtar Singh]]}} That which pleases Your Will is good; this alone is Nanak's prayer. ||4||2||

...at Sangeet]] tradition, which can be traced all the way back to [[Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji]], the founder of the [[Sikh religion]]. (For more information on Gu * Sarbpreet Singh email: [email protected] Telphone: +1 508 625 1108

...], [[Akal Takhat]]. the Everlasting Throne. It was, however, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] who popularized the term [[Akal]] as an attributive name of God. A set of ...na Singh. Phula Singh`s Akalis formed the crack brigade in Maharaja RANJIT Singh`s army as well as the custodians of the nation`s conscience and morals. Aft

[[image:Babananakbaghdad.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Gurudwara Baba Nanak]] ...was founded Mohamad Pasha Amoot, follower of Pir Bakol at the time of Guru Nanak's visit in the year 927 AH(1520-1A.D). Among religious celebrations, till m

...kash, Part 2, Guru Amar Das (1479-1574), at the suggestion of Sikhs led by Bhai Paro, started an annual congregational fair at Goindval on the occasion of With the inauguration by Guru Gobind Singh of the Khalsa on 1 Baisakh 1756 Bk, Baisakhi became an important festival o

:Har(i) Hamra Ham Har(i) kay Dasay Nanak Shabad Guru Sach Dinna Jeeo||4||14||21|| ...ts of all makes, modles & styles wewe are and probably will remain true to Nanak's holy vision ''kudy di paal''.One eshtyle of just ''His holiness Shiri Shi

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...as well as a seat of learning. It gained renown especially under Baba Dip Singh Shahid (d. 1757). The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee approved, vid ...to Baba Dip Singh. The muzzleloader is believed to be the one Guru Gobind Singh received as a present (See THARA SAHIB below).

==Guru Nanak== ...e Manipuris before embracing Vainavism embraced Sikhism directly from Guru Nanak.

...owed upon thee the gift of My Name. . ." It is believed that the Name Guru Nanak revealed was Vahiguru. ...which was so apotheosized in 1708 by the last of the Gurus, [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. The Guru's word is for the [[Sikh]] the Word Divine, and he is meant to

929-938 of the AGGS. This Bani, in fact, is a discourse between Guru Nanak and a Pundit of ...wru, has no bearing on the < , the original and unique logo coined by Guru Nanak, which is the first word of the Commencing Verse (commonly called Mool Mant

| [[Guru Nanak]] || 15th Century || Hindu || [[Kshatriya]] || 950 There are two more writers which is matter of debate among various scholars: Bhai Mardana and Bhatt Tall.

...oral education) in the lap of the Himalayas. His devout disciple Sant Teja Singh, MA, LLB (Punjab, India), AM (Harvard, USA) (1877-1965) took upon himself t ...immemorial. This place had also been hallowed by the visit of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of [[Sikhism]]. Sant Ji told the duo that the sacred site w

...cated readers. Since its rediscovery, no sophisticated biographer of Guru Nanak has overlooked its claims and most have accepted it as a sufficient basis ...s the photozincograph facsimile, was issued in 1885. Meanwhile, the Lahore Singh Sabha had in 1884 produced a lithographed version of the text.<br />

(Verse 43/1, p. 34) [Guru Nanak, Adi Granth, p. 15] It is clear from Guru Nanak's verse (above) that he accords meat a status similar to gold, silver, wome

|{{mediaexe-ut|ICeDjcINigo|Bhai Nirmal Singh Nagpuri}} Fill your stores with the wealth of the Lord. Nanak bows in humility and reverence to the Perfect Guru. ||1||

[[Image:Bhaibidhichand.jpg|thumb|250px|right|[[Bhai Bidhi Chand]] presents [[Gulbagh]] to [[Guru Hargobind]] ]] ...th Satguru Sahib. His father's name was Bhai Vassan and his grandfather's Bhai Bhikkhi. His mother was from Sirhali, another village in the same district.

...uary 12, 1925 - January 14th, 2008) was the 12th spiritual descendant of [[Bhai Kanhaiya Ji]]. He was a true saint and gnostic, and a soul of a very high o [[Image:Mahant_Tirath_Singh_Ji.jpg|thumb|Mahant Tirath Singh Ji]]

{{p|Image:Kahnsinghnabha.jpg| [[Bhai Kahn Singh]]}} ...japal Singh, at [[Nabha]], on the death in 1861 of his grandfather, Sarup Singh.

{{p|Image:Kahnsinghnabha.jpg| [[Bhai Kahn Singh]]}} ...japal Singh, at [[Nabha]], on the death in 1861 of his grandfather, Sarup Singh.

{{p|File:Sobha-singh large-m.jpg|Sobha Singh, famous Sikh painter}} ...gobindpur]], in [[Gurdaspur district]] of the [[Punjab]]. His father, Deva Singh, had been in the Indian cavalry.

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...ng the late 1500s. Gurcharan Singh Virk joined the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh as a trooper in 1833 and served the Sikh State up to its annexation in 1849 ...ubd. After the deportation of Baba Ram Singh to Rangoon in 1872, Gurcharan Singh travelled extensively preaching the Kuka creed and making some converts. He

[[Image:Bhai ManiSinghLetter1.jpg|thumb|150px|left|A copy of the original letter]] ...and is the collection of the writings of the 10th Patshah, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It contains his [[Jaap Sahib]], the [[Akal Ustat]] or praise of the Cre

...[[Sikhs]] of the Guru, [[Lakhi Shah|Bhai Lakhi Shah Banjara]] and his son, Bhai Naghaiya rescued the headless body of the revered ninth [[Sikh Guru]] from ...ey were able to avoid any suspicion by the authorities since [[Lakhi Shah|Bhai Lakhi Shah Banjara]] placed the body on a bed and set fire to his whole hou

...] of the Guru where it was cremated by the Guru's young son, [[Guru Gobind Singh|Guru Gobind Rai]]. ...h was one of the Martyrs at [[Battle of Chamkaur|Chamkaur]]. [[Guru Gobind Singh]] was the tenth and last living [[Guru of the Sikh]]s.

...author puts down HB as his initials. Decoded, the initials stand for Kahn Singh. ...the Punjab Gazette on 30 June 1899 at number 447. The author's name, Kahn Singh, started appearing in the book from 1907. The book recalled the days of lon

By : DR. HARJINDER SINGH''' DILGEER ..., 22 by Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, 34 by Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, 2 by Banda Singh Bahadur, 2 by Thrones etc.).

...ainly with the Tarkhan tribe because of its later famous Misldhar, [[Jassa Singh Ramgarhia]], who was a [[Tarkhan]]. Historically, the Ramgarhia community h ...served him with great devotion, such as Bhai Desu Ji, and and Bhai Hardas Singh Ji. But a large number of Ramgarhia Sikhs, started converting to Sikhism, b

...adherents. Still visible is the sacred rock with the hand print of [[Guru Nanak]]. ...to 1521 A.D. in the summer season. Under a shady cool tree, Guru Nanak and Bhai Mardana started reciting [[kirtan]] (sacred hymns) and their devotees gathe

...ained a trifling one; and it must not be supposed that the large number of Nanak-panthis shown in our tables would have been so returned if Sikhism had not ...s Nanak Shahi,, Nanak-dasi, Sikh Nanak-dasi, Sewak Guru Nanak, Nanak-math, Nanak-padri, Baba-panthi, etc. Possibly some of those returned as Ad panthls may

...h singing talent. Though he was influenced by a street singer named Sitara Singh, who used to come near his house every day and sing Punjabi devotional song During Hans's student days at Guru Nanak Dev University, [[Amritsar]] he won the top University singing award in [[

Published in Panjabi as the, ''Janam Sakhi Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji'' (Amritsar, 1974) This collection of sakhis or anecdotes concerning the life of [[Guru Nanak]] derives its name from the number attached to the manuscript in the catalo

...and offered him and [[Bhai Mardana]] precious gifts and offerings. [[Guru Nanak]] used to distribute all these offerings to the poor and needy. Besides thi ...nak Piao]] attained a status of a holy and revered historical shrine. Guru Nanak was an apostle of peace, brotherhood, non-violence and amity. His sermons c

...through Gujrat- Bhimber and Pir Panjal Pass, with a view to preaching Guru Nanak’s message of universal love. ...r - Pir Panjal Pass. The author of "Jammu Kashmir-Di-Sikh Twarikh", Jasbir Singh Sarna has repeated this, and goes a little farther to say that, at Srinagar

...warighat. I did not know until then that this site is associated with Guru Nanak's travels. It is practically unknown outside of Jabalpur. ...ation in print. He gave me a flier in Hindi. It was written by Bhai Jasbir Singh of Darbar Sahib, Amritsar. I asked the sevadar if he had any in Gurumukhi o

...Gurdwara. Situated in Dhami Mohall, it is still called Gurdwara Bhai Daya Singh and is regularly attended and maintained by the small Sikh population of th ...cated to Guru Nanak Dev, are associated with the activities of Guru Gobind Singh during the forty odd days of his stay here. All the Gurdwaras are connected

...aheb Randhir Singh 2. Bhai Mal Singh 3. Giani Amolak Singh 4. Bhai Preetam Singh</small>]] ...id the Giani course. Hence, he became affectionately known as Giani Amolak Singh ji.

::::::::This was Bhai Saahib's daily prayer before the Guru. ...the shattered Panth unity to fight together. During this time Bh. Amarjeet Singh DaheRoo gave his martyrdom and increased the Panth's fervour to battle.

...nitiated by the [[Nirankari movement]] and followed up especially by the [[Singh Sabha]]. Anand marriages were routinely reported in the Sikh Press towards ...r in old Sikh texts such as [[Rahitnama Bhai Daya Singh]] and [[Giani Gian Singh]], [[Panth Prakash]].

*5: Birth of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the Tenth [[Sikh Guru]] - 23 [[Poh]] *18: Birthday [[Bhai Himmat Singh]] (1661), one of the Panj Pyare

...nd worshipped a female deity (some sources say it was Chandi, but Dr Gopal Singh, in his History of The Sikh People, says it was Durga). Which deity, matter ...name of Mai Bhirai, who was like a sister to Ferumal. A follower of Guru Nanak, she is said to have arranged the marriage of Lahina to Bibi Khivi.

...th divine power by God. Most Sants claim to have been commissioned by Guru Nanak to preach his mission. Some of them have established deras (religious headq ...r the leadership of the Akali Dal from the veteran Sikh leader Master Tara Singh and went on a hunger strike for the attainment of Punjabi Suba (Punjabi spe

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...iful; He has protected and saved me, the meek one."''.|Image:Veer Manpreet Singh Sml.jpg}} ...d of the Universe, a deep and profound joy arises"''.|Image:Bhai Harjinder Singh sml.jpg}}

'''Pandit Kirpa Singh Dutt''' (d. 1705) was the son of Bhai Aru Ram, a Sarasvat Brahman of Matan, 65 KM east of Srinagar, in Kashmir. A ...then 8 years old son of [[Guru Tegh Bahadar]], Gobind Rai (Later [[Gobind Singh]]) came along and saw his father in deep thoughts.

[[Image:Bhaikanhaiya.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Bhai Kanahiya & Guru Tegh Bahadur]] ...ed Khanaiya to go out and serve humanity. Thus began the life time work of Bhai Khanaiya, ‘Seva’, self-abnegating service to all living things.

...i and Dheer Singh Rangreta ji.jpeg|thumb|Baba Bir Singh Rangreta and Dheer Singh Rangreta showed Chaudhary Dalla the bravery of Rangreta and Guru's sikhs an ...tian daa Itihaas. Baba Dhir singh Rangreta was younger brother of Baba Bir Singh Rangreta and he was born in 1686 A.D.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gan

[[Image:Kapurssirdarji.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Bhai Kapur Singh Sirdar]] ...irdar''' ([[2 March]] [[1909]] - [[13 August]] [[1986]]), the son of Didar Singh, was a civilian, parliamentarian and intellectual, who was a master of many

[[Image:Manisinghji.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Bhai Mani Singh Shaheed]] ...(prayer). He compiled [[Dasam Granth]] which includes Banis of Guru Gobind Singh.

1850: Sikh forces of Ranjit Singh disbanded a year after the East Indian Company gained control of the Punjab ...The foundation stone of Harmandir Sahib was laid for the 2nd time by Jassa Singh Ahluwalia.

...ul [[Shabad]] by [[Guru Ram Das]] in [[Raag Asa]] sang by [[Bhai Kamaljeet Singh]] & Jatha, Hazoori Ragi Sri Darbar Sahib from [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] on O Nanak, the Gurmukh is blessed with the Naam. ||4||4||56||

...d under the auspices of Punjabi University, Patiala by [[Professor Harbans Singh]]. The first volume of this work was initially released in 1992 by the Pres ==Harbans Singh hard work==

|[[Guru Nanak]] |[[Guru Nanak Dev]]

...e enemy. The general at the KAF soldiers side was KAF chief Shaheed Seetal Singh Matewal. ==Seetal Singh joining Khalistan movement==

...ile:Interfaith Conference - Hazur Sahib, Nanded 2008-m.jpg|[[Bhai Mohinder Singh]] from [[GNNSJ]] UK with important [[Sikh]] dignitaries at the [[Interfaith ...[[Guru of the Sikhs]]) an international conference was held at Guru Gobind Singh Institute of Engineering & Technology from September 25th – 28th, 2008.

...Veer Singh mentions Abu-ul-Trafi in his book. He was spying on Guru Gobind Singh for a year and a half. This is how the incident is recorded in this spy's j "On the day Guru Gobind Singh Ji prepared Amrit in Anandpur, the attendance in the Diwan was about 35 to

...d as Lala Lajpat Rai's Personal Secretary. In 1924 he became the editor of Bhai Parmanand's Weekly Hindi Paper Akashvani. He participated in all the Satyag Lala Jagat Narain, an Arya Samaji, [2]was a prominent critic of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

'''Guru Nanak was not a Muslim''' he was a universal saint. The persons who made him guru The above is message for all and of all, so how can you categorize guru nanak sahib. When qazid asked guru to tell who is great hindu or muslim he replie

...b received the news of the birth of his son, Gobind Rai (later Guru Gobind Singh). ...hs were sent soon after to observe the Maryada in the Gurdwara. Baba Sukha Singh ji now regularly makes a trip here to oversee renovation and construction w

''An article by Gurpreet Singh Anand'' ...[[Sikhs]] had forgotten about this place and other places visited by Guru Nanak. Better late than never. It is time to connect the dots of history and disc

...te within a modern democracy. That no Guru, from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh preached the defiance or overthrow of established governments except to uph ...b driven cattle. Justice and righteousness, peace, love and amity, in Guru Nanak’s words, had ‘taken wings’ from the land.

| '''Parents :''' || Bhai Rama, Mata Jasdevi | '''Spouse :''' || Guru Gobind Singh

Guru Nanak accepted some aspects of this movement but rejected some as well. ...the Japji with the statement "moonh ki bolan boliye jit sun dharey pyar". Nanak emphasized the practice of truthfull living as real naam simran.

By the Perfect Guru, congratulations are pouring in - Nanak has won on the arduous battlefield of life! ||4||24||31|| ...ngh/tu%20mera%20pita%20tu%20hai%20mera%20mata.mp3|sikhee.com|Prof Surinder Singh}}

...spiritual guidance, and keep the Sangat (congregation) in touch with Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s message. Each Manji (dioceses) was also responsible for the offe |1||[[Bhai Allah Yaar]]||Delhi||Delhi

[[Image:Bhaidyala.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Bhai Dayal Das being martyred by boiling alive in a hot couldron.]] ...i Das]] and [[Bhai Sati Das]] as well as Ninth Guru, [[Guru Teg Bahadur]], Bhai Dayala was martyred at [[Chandni Chowk]] at [[Delhi]] on [[24 November]] [[

...Guru Gobind Singh|Guru Gobind Singh's]] blessings, painting by [[Devender Singh]]]] ...[[Guru Gobind Singh]] returned with the family to [[Anandpur]] where Ajit Singh was brought up in the approved Sikh style.

...goes the legend, that the true kingdom (sachchi patshahi) of the Bedi Guru Nanak devolved upon the Sodhi Guru Ram Das and his successors. *3. Kahn Sirigh, Bhai, Gurushabad Ratanakar Mahan Kosh. Padala, 1981

[[Image:Narinderji.jpg|thumb|300px|right|“Main Kutta Baba Nand Singh Da, '''Kutta Marg''' was founded by [[Baba Narinder Singh]].

...ng to their Hindu roots. Many people, who had become khalsa during Ranjit Singh's rule did so only to take advantage of his largess. They now left the Khal ...YA SAMAJ, which shunned Idol Worship but mocked Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind singh.

'''Gurbakhsh Singh Kala Afgana''' is an excommunicated Sikh and author of the controversial b ...h, Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, Giani Gurbachan Singh and Bhai Randhir Singh. He also denigrated the maryada of the Sikh holy shrine, The Golden Temple

Giani Nahar Singh Ji (1916-2007), a celebrated figure within the Sikh world, completed his wo ...n early start. In his childhood, he used to join his father, Sardar Pakhar Singh, in performing nishkam-kirtan (selfless Glorification of the Divine) all ov

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...[[Bani]] was incorporated into the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the last human Guru of the Sikhs. As is commonly believed, they were com * [[Kirpa Singh Dutt]]

...suddenly some CRP officials so a .30 carbine personal rifle in one of the Singh’s hands. As a result of this the CRP officials began to look suspiciously ...ine gun ripped the left side tires of the jeep but the driver Bhai Gamdoor Singh Ji with Akaal Purakh’s name on his lips kept driving. In this way the Sin

The collection of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's writings are known as the Dasam Granth. They consist of eighteen works ...hnu. It is a common misconception by some ignorant people that Guru Gobind Singh ji workshipped the deities he wrote about. They are misled by the compositi

'''Rove Ram Nikala Bhaya''' is a line by Baba Nanak on [http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?Action=Page&Param=953& ===Professor Sahib Singh===

...of Guru Nanak and his successor Gurus we must be clear as to who was Guru Nanak and what is written about him in these two authentic sources. ...Satta the Drummer (Page 966) as to what do they record as to who was Guru Nanak. The following is the abridged English version of most of the lines pertain

...Lord is One. On the twelfth day, the five thieves are subdued, and then, O Nanak, the mind is pleased and appeased. Observe such a fast as this, O Pandit, O ...and He does not die; He does not come and go in reincarnation. The God of Nanak is pervading and permeating everywhere. ||4||1|| (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang

...d the Akali ranks. On 19 February 1921, he fell in with Bhai Lachhman Singh Dharovali's squad and met with a violent death on 20 February 1921 singi ==Bhai Santa Singh - A Unique Exponent of Guru’s Hymns==

...fortune of meeting him. When visiting Tikana Sahib one finds Mahant Kahan Singh Ji still straightening white sheets in the Main Divan Hall or teaching chil [[Image:Mahant_Sahib_13.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Mahant Kahan Singh Ji]]

...has a proud heritage. It is known as the last battlefield of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth [[Sikh Guru]], in [[1705]] A.D., which proved to be a most dec [[Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa]] (1791-1837) visited the place and did kar sewa of a [[Gurudwara]] h

[[Image:Puran.jpg|300px|thumb|Baba Puran Singh ji Courtesy www.sikh-heritage.co.uk |right]] ...life in this rural Kenyan town, where now stands a very impressive [[Guru Nanak NSJ (Kericho)|Gurdwara]]. Baba ji influenced and changed the lives of many

...''' {{coord|31.1820758|n|76.5635490|e}} was established in 1627 by the 6th Nanak, [[Guru Hargobind]], who bought the land from Raja Tara Chand of Kehloor th It is a sacred place for the Sikhs. [[Guru Nanak]] Dev is said to have visited this place when it was little more than a wil

...pecially the ninth and tenth Gurus, [[Guru Teg Bahadur]] and [[Guru Gobind Singh]], many follow [[Sikhism]] as well. ...the ruling principality of Mathura. He had two sons named Chach and Nahar Singh. After the death of Narsingh Dev, his sons became disenchanted with Mathura

=Jammu Kashmir Di Sikh Twarikh By Jasbir Singh Sarna= '''Sikh History of Jammu & Kashmir A Review by Gurcharan Singh'''

...in use since the time of [[Guru Nanak]] (1469-1539). In those days of Guru Nanak and also those of his nine successors, [[sangat]] referred to the [[Sikh]] ...his sense in the [[Janam Sakhi]]s, i.e. traditional life-stories of [[Guru Nanak]], and in the [[hukamnama]]s, i.e. edicts issued by the [[Gurus]] to their

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...is on his mind, and the True One is upon his lips. He sees only the One. O Nanak, these are the qualities of the Brahm Giani. ||1|| Ashtapadee: This is the quality of the Brahm Giani: O Nanak, his inherent nature is like a warming fire. ||1||

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...haramai sahasa hovai antari chinta nid na sovai giani jagahi savahi subhai nanak nami ratia bali jau” (GG, 646). Peace being the hallmark of this state, a ...nu charia dasavai akasi tithai ungh na bhukh hai hari amrit namu sukh vasu nanak dukhu sukhu viapat nahijithai atam ram pragasu” (GG, 1414).

...and embrace. The [[Guru Granth Sahib]] records the actual words of [[Guru Nanak]] in [[Raag Asa]] on page 349 thus: ...ram Singh]], [[Bhai Himmat Singh]], [[Bhai Mukham Singh]] and [[Bhai Sahib Singh]]. Their castes were: Khatr’i or shopkeeper, ’Jatt’ or farmer, ’Chh

...s sat, reclining against a cushion, as they expounded to the people [[Guru Nanak]]`s gospel. The fifth Nanak, Guru Arjan, in order to meet increasing costs of the langar, and the hospi

::--Guru Nanak Dev Ji Slok Varan Te Vadhaik 20 Adi Granth P 142 * [[Bhai Sati Das]]

...tsar]]-[[Lahore]] highway (part of the Grand Trunk Road), adjoining [[Guru Nanak Dev]] University campus, with which Khalsa College is academically affiliat ...ira Singh]] of Nabha, Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala and Sir Sunder Singh Majithia.

...ation was initially laid by Sikhs in sunmat 1835. Subsequently Sardar Jodh Singh Ramgarihia constructed a few stories in sunmat 1841. This building is still 1707 Guru Gobind Singh and Bahadur Shah meet in Red Fort, Delhi.

[[Image:Bhaivirsingh.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Bhai Vir Singh]] '''[[Bhai Vir Singh]]''' ([[5 December]], [[1872]] - [[10 June]], [[1957]]) was a poet, schola

...e of its consecration by Guru Nanak Dev, Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh. The latter was born here during the holy family's sojourn at Patna during ...ing the 1980s. Two relics are preserved here - a rebeck claimed to be once Bhai Mardana' and a stone called Mata Gujari's grindstone.

...ge) definitely superior and more desirable than ordinary knowledge. [[Guru Nanak]] beautifully illustrates gian vis-à-vis worldly knowledge in [[Japji Sahi ...], after the ten prophets from [[Guru Nanak]] (1469-1539) to [[Guru Gobind Singh]] (1666-1708), is their Word embodied as [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. Company of

...r [[Bibi Bhani]], [[Arjan|grand-son Arjan]] and [[Guru Ram Das| son-in-law Bhai Jetha]] (in the background)}} *Wife of [[Guru Ram Das]], married on [[18 February]] [[1554]] to [[Bhai Jetha]] who later became [[Guru Ram Das]]

...er 7, 1995 on the auspicious occasion of birthday of [[Guru Nanak|Sh. Guru Nanak Dev Ji]] as the sixteenth district of Punjab State. District name has been [[Image:Tinted-photo-of-Bhagat-Sing.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Shaheed Bhagat Singh with a hair bun and growing beard. Color tinted photo]]

...purity of diction and quotability this Varmay be compared with the Vdrs of Bhai Gurdas, a contemporary and possibly the spiritual guide of these minstrels. * Sahib SINGH, Sntte Balvand di Vdr. Amritsar, 1949

[[Image:DefinitionDunSikh 1 Amrit.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''[[Guru Gobind Singh]] initiating the [[first five members]] of the [[Khalsa]]''' ]] ...on used for the first time among the [[Sikh]]s by command of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] at the time of the manifestation of the [[Khalsa]] in [[1699]]. <br><br>

[[Image:Guru Nanak by sobaSingh.jpg|thumb|200px|left|{{cs|'''Guru Nanak, messenger of world peace'''}}]] ...'''Guru Nanak’s Travels in Bihar: A Historical Perspective'''] by Joginder Singh Jogi, ''Advocate and former President Takht, Sri Patna Sahib. (Bihar), Sada

...given a new life by a more than 6 year long effort begun by [[Sant Balbir Singh Sancherwal]] in 2000. ...his]], as a direct communion with the Divine. Five centuries ago as [[Guru Nanak]] went for his daily bath in the rivulet he disappeared. His friends and f