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August 24, 2025
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Jagat Jyot: Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Every religion in the world has its own revered scripture and significance. However, the position of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is supreme and unique because no other scripture in the world has been bestowed with the status or title of Guru. Only Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji holds the exalted place of being the […]

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August 09, 2025
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The Role of Babbar Akalis in the Freedom Struggle

The Babbar Akali Movement forms a very important part of the history of Punjab as well as of the Sikhs. The contributions and sacrifices of the Sikhs during the freedom movement against British rule occupy a foremost place. Several significant movements emerged from Punjab, including the Gurdwara Reform Movement and the Babbar Akali Movement (which […]

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August 07, 2025
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Formation of Early Sikh Identity

The Sikh religion is deeply rooted in both the numinous and historical experiences of Guru Nanak and his nine successors. An analysis of Guru Nanak’s writings makes it abundantly clear that he intensely regarded himself as an instrument of God and conveyed the Divine Will to the people through the medium of his Bani. None […]

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August 05, 2025
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Bhagat Puran Singh (Messiah for the Poor, Downtrodden, and Destitute)

He was to Sikhism what Mother Teresa was to Catholicism—a living embodiment of compassion, selfless service, and unwavering faith. Bhagat Puran Singh was almost nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. By not awarding him the Prize, it was not only a loss to the sick and disabled but also a missed opportunity for […]

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August 02, 2025
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The Panj Pardhani Ideal

Abstract: The principle of Panj Pardhan—rooted in the Gurmat concept of collective wisdom and spiritual sovereignty—has played a central role in Sikh theology and history. Epitomized by the formation of the Panj Pyare by Guru Gobind Singh Sahib in 1699, this model of decentralized, divinely guided authority not only sustained the Khalsa Panth during its […]

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July 30, 2025
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Reinterpreting Shaheed Udham Singh

Much has been written about Udham Singh, both at the popular and academic levels. Most of these writings portray him as a hero who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. To support this view, writers often claim that he was present at the Bagh during the massacre or arrived shortly afterward as a volunteer from a […]

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July 26, 2025
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Sikh Faith and World Peace

The religious impulse in human beings springs from a longing for truth, peace, and salvation. Religion is not merely the pursuit of ultimate union with God but also a means of living in harmony, love, and peace with fellow beings. The fundamental purpose of religion is to unite—not to divide or separate. Every religion contains […]

English, ਪੰਜਾਬ
July 24, 2025
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Guru Nanak Dev University organized tribute event – One Day National Seminar in Memory of S. Fauja Singh

Guru Nanak Dev University will launch a digital archive and documentary project on S. Fauja Singh for future generations- Vice Chancellor Sri Amritsar-Guru Nanak Dev University paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh, who passed away recently at the age of 114, with a one-day memorial event held on campus. The […]

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July 23, 2025
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EXPLORING THE SPIRITUAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF GURU AMAR DAS JI’S JOURNEY: A STUDY OF ASSOCIATED GURUDWARAS

Abstract: This article delves into the profound spiritual and historical journey of Guru Amar Das Ji, the third Sikh Guru. Elaborating on the significance of his life and teachings, it explores the spiritual transformation and societal impact catalyzed by his leadership. Central to this investigation are the Gurudwaras associated with Guru Amar Das Ji’s journey, […]

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July 23, 2025
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Guru Nanak Dev University Establishes Chair on Sikh Studies

Research on Sikh Civilization, History, and Heritage to Begin Soon, Says Vice-Chancellor Prof. Karamjeet Singh Dr. Amarjit Singh Appointed as Director of the Chair Sri Amritsar-Under the visionary leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Guru Nanak Dev University has marked a significant milestone in academic research by establishing the ‘Chair on Sikh Studies’ through a […]