Punjabi Traditions

Gurbani | ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ | गुरबाणी The sacred hymns and divine revelations spoken by the Sikh Gurus and Bhagats, illuminating the path of truth, inner meditation (Simran), and soulful singing (Kirtan). Introduction Gurbani (literally “The Word of the Guru”) refers to the sacred verses, shabads, and divine poetry revealed through the Sikh Gurus and enshrined in … Read more

Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji | ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ | श्री गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब जी The eternal living Guru of the Sikh faith containing 1,430 Angs (pages) of divine poetry set to 31 classical musical Raags, uniting hymns of Sikh Gurus and mystic Bhagats. Introduction Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the supreme … Read more

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji | ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ | गुरु तेग बहादुर जी The ninth Sikh Guru, revered as Hind Di Chadar (Shield of India), who gave his life at Chandni Chowk, Delhi to protect the human rights and religious freedom of Kashmiri Pandits. Introduction Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (1621–1675) was the ninth Sikh … Read more

Guru Gobind Singh Ji | ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ | गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी The tenth Sikh Guru, warrior-poet, and philosopher who created the Khalsa Panth on Vaisakhi 1699, gave the 5 Ks, and passed eternal Guruship to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Introduction Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666–1708), born at Patna Sahib in Bihar, … Read more

Guru Har Krishan Ji | ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਜੀ | गुरु हर कृष्ण जी The eighth Sikh Guru who ascended to Guruship at the age of five, healed thousands of smallpox and cholera victims in Delhi, and is celebrated at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. Introduction Guru Har Krishan Ji (1656–1664) became the eighth Sikh Guru at … Read more

Guru Har Rai Ji | ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ਜੀ | गुरु हर राय जी The seventh Sikh Guru remembered for profound compassion towards all living beings, early environmental stewardship, and establishing historic Ayurvedic herbal hospitals. Introduction Guru Har Rai Ji (1630–1661) was the grandson of Guru Hargobind Ji and the seventh Sikh Guru. He combined … Read more

Guru Arjan Dev Ji | ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ | गुरु अर्जन देव जी The fifth Sikh Guru who built Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), compiled the holy Adi Granth in 1604, and became the first supreme martyr (Shaheed) of the Sikh faith. Introduction Guru Arjan Dev Ji (1563–1606) was a towering spiritual luminary, master … Read more

Guru Hargobind Ji | ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਜੀ | गुरु हरगोबिंद जी The sixth Sikh Guru who donned the two swords of Miri and Piri (temporal and spiritual authority), founded the supreme Akal Takht, and liberated 52 kings on Bandi Chhor Divas. Introduction Guru Hargobind Ji (1595–1644) was the sixth Sikh Guru, transforming the Sikh community … Read more

Guru Ram Das Ji | ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਜੀ | गुरु राम दास जी The fourth Sikh Guru who founded the holy city of Amritsar (Ramdaspur), excavated the sacred Amrit Sarovar, and composed the four sacred Laavan hymns for Sikh weddings. Introduction Guru Ram Das Ji (1534–1581), originally known as Bhai Jetha Ji, was the embodiment … Read more

Guru Amar Das Ji | ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰਦਾਸ ਜੀ | गुरु अमर दास जी The third Sikh Guru who championed women's rights, abolished Sati and Purdah, constructed the historic Baoli at Goindval Sahib, and instituted Pangat Pehlan Te Sangat Pachhey. Introduction Guru Amar Das Ji (1479–1574) assumed the mantle of Guruship at the age of 73, … Read more