The Sikh Cast

The Redemption: Jamuna's Journey Pt.1 - Bhai Vir Singh — The Sikh Cast | SikhRI

Enter the world of Northern India in the 1920's through the eyes of a young Jain widow — Jamuna, as she struggles with loss, exploitation, and her own life. Through this immersive Audio Story, experience the translated poetics and narrative by renowned Sikh writer Bhai Vir Singh, recreated by the Sikh Research Institute. 
 
Read the full first chapter of Subhag Ji De Sudhar Hathin Baba Naud Singh translated by Creative Director Inni Kaur at sikhri.org.
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https://www.sikhri.org/the_redemption_jamuna_s_journey_pt_1
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#sikh #Sikhi #BhiaVirSingh #Translation #Punjab #AudioStory #ImmersiveStory #Grief #Poetry #SikhPodcast

Make Your Deeds The Soil | Persian Voice in the Guru Granth Sahib | The Sikh Cast

Researcher Asha Marie Kaur dives into two Sabads from the Guru Granth Sahib and reveals their Persian influences illuminating a new perspective in Gurbani.
 
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Read the article
Listen at SikhRI's website
 
Featuring: Asha Marie Kaur
 
#PersianVoice #Sabad #Politics #Poetics #SikhCast

Vastness & Grief: Jasleen Kaur — The Sikh Cast | SikhRI

Researcher Jasleen Kaur and Producer Sean Holden look into the concept of Vastness in Sikhi. Through poetics and Gurbani from the Guru Granth Sahib and renowned Sikh poets, we delve into how to find comfort and 1ness in times of struggle.
 
Watch Countdown to Vaisakhi: Jasleen Kaur - https://www.facebook.com/sikhresearchinstitute/videos/903438813411822/
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Featuring:
Jasleen Kaur - https://twitter.com/jasleenbawa
 
Host:
Sean Holden
 
#Sikh #Sikhi #Vastness #SikhPodcast #Growth #Grief #COVID19 #BLM #Pandemic

Raj Karega Khalsa: The Khalsa & The Rule (ft. Harinder Singh) - The Sikh Cast | SikhRI

This episode of The Sikh Cast is from a live webinar recorded on June 29th, 2020. It features Senior Fellow Harinder Singh and The Sikh Cast host Manpreet Jassal, together they discuss the controversial Sikh motto "Raj Karega Khalsa." They get into its usage from the 1700's to a modern context, discussing the how and the what of its meaning.
 
To read the original article by Harinder Singh click here - Raj Karega Khalsa: The Khalsa & The Rule
 
Featuring:
Manpreet Jassal - https://twitter.com/mjassal
Harinder Singh - https://twitter.com/1Force
Facilitator:
Manvinder Kaur - https://www.instagram.com/womanvinder/
 
#Sikhi #Raj #Khalsa #SikhPodcast #Rule #Sikh

Your Nam is the Merchandise and the Trade, Indeed! – Sabad of the Month | Inni Kaur

In this revisiting of Sabad of the Month we explore the meaning of symbolism in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Original Sabad recited by Parminder Kaur Chanana, and hosted by Manpreet Jassal with Creative Director Inni Kaur.
 
If you want to explore the meaning of symbolism in the Guru Granth Sahib further, watch our original video series with Researcher Surender Pal Singh:
https://www.sikhri.org/symbolism_in_guru_granth_sahib
 
SABAD:
If I were to become a doe,dwelling in the forest, picking and eating grass and plants.If I were to meet Husband-Divine by Guru’s Grace,I would continuously adore You,O! Breath of Breath, O! Life of Life.
I am a trader of the Charmer-Divine,Your Nam is the merchandise and the trade, indeed! 1. Reflect.
If I were to become a koel* dwelling on a mango tree,I would reflect intuitively on Sabad.If I were to meet my Husband-Divine naturally and intuitively,I would see the vision and the form of the Infinite. 2.
If I were to become a fish, dwelling in the Water-Divine,I would be in the domain of ‘The One’ who takes care of all life-forms.I would meet my Husband-Divine with open arms who dwells all around. 3.
If I were to become a serpent, dwelling in the ground,I would become fear-free as Sabad dwells within.Nanak: Those whose light merges with the Light become bride-lovers forever. 4.
*Cuckoo bird. In South Asian literature, the mango tree symbolizes eternal love. The relationship of a mango tree laden with blossoms and the Koel is that of a lover and the beloved.
ਗਉੜੀ ਬੈਰਾਗਣਿ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥ਹਰਣੀ ਹੋਵਾ ਬਨਿ ਬਸਾ ਕੰਦ ਮੂਲ ਚੁਣਿ ਖਾਉ ॥ਹਰਣੀ ਹੋਵਾ ਬਨਿ ਬਸਾ ਕੰਦ ਮੂਲ ਚੁਣਿ ਖਾਉ ॥ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਮੇਰਾ ਸਹੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਵਾਰਿ ਵਾਰਿ ਹਉ ਜਾਉ ਜੀਉ ॥੧॥ਮੈ ਬਨਜਾਰਨਿ ਰਾਮ ਕੀ ॥ਤੇਰਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਖਰੁ ਵਾਪਾਰੁ ਜੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ਕੋਕਿਲ ਹੋਵਾ ਅੰਬਿ ਬਸਾ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਬਦ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਭਾਇ ਮੇਰਾ ਸਹੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਦਰਸਨਿ ਰੂਪਿ ਅਪਾਰੁ ॥੨॥ਮਛੁਲੀ ਹੋਵਾ ਜਲਿ ਬਸਾ ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਸਭਿ ਸਾਰਿ ॥ਉਰਵਾਰਿ ਪਾਰਿ ਮੇਰਾ ਸਹੁ ਵਸੈ ਹਉ ਮਿਲਉਗੀ ਬਾਹ ਪਸਾਰਿ ॥੩॥ਨਾਗਨਿ ਹੋਵਾ ਧਰ ਵਸਾ ਸਬਦੁ ਵਸੈ ਭਉ ਜਾਇ ॥.ਨਾਨਕ ਸਦਾ ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਜਿਨ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੪॥੨॥੧੯॥
 
#sikhi #GuruGranthSahib #Symbolism #SikhPodcast #GuruNanakSahib #Poetics

Take a Knee... With a Prayer – Inni Kaur | SikhRI

Creative Director Inni Kaur discusses with The Sikh Cast host, Manpreet Jassal, the current state of protest in the United States. In a recent article, she reflects back in time to when Sikhs protested for their land and share her findings.
Read her full article here: https://www.sikhri.org/take_the_knee_with_a_prayer
 
Featuring:
Inni Kaur - https://twitter.com/InniKaur
Host:
Manpreet Jassal - https://twitter.com/mjassal
 
#Sikh #Sikhi #BLM #Protest #SikhPodcast

Black Lives Matter & Sikhi: Harinder Singh – The Sikh Cast | SikhRI

The Sikh Cast Host has a one on one dialogue with Harinder Singh on how the Guru would deal with the Black Lives Matter Movement. They ask how can Sikhs around the world go beyond the protest and how do we explore it from the Sikhi lens.
Featuring:
Harinder Singh - https://twitter.com/1Force
Host:
Manpreet Jassal - https://twitter.com/mjassal
#blacklivesmatter #sikhi #sikhism #Guru #SikhPodcast

A Black Lives Matter Conversation — The Sikh Cast | SikhRI

The Sikh Cast is taking a close look at the Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM). The United States is in a moment of turmoil following the death of Minnesota resident George Floyd, leading to an outpouring of protests across the country.
 
Manpreet Singh holds a spirited conversation with special guests Corey Winchester, Harinder Singh, SikhRI’s Senior Fellow on Research and Policy and, Asha Marie Kaur SikhRI’s Researcher on what the BLM movement means in education, policy and much more.
 
Corey Winchester is a public educator in Evanston, Illinois with an MEd in Cultural and Educational Policy Studies. You can watch his TED talk on education and identity here: https://bit.ly/2MLToE8
*Song Credit: I Just want to Live - Keedron Bryant & Johnetta Byrant - WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIuSLBX74Ac
Featuring:
Harinder Singh - https://twitter.com/1Force
Asha Marie Kaur - https://twitter.com/Asha_MKS
Special: Corey Winchester - https://twitter.com/mrwinniespeaks
Hosted By:
Manpreet Jassal - https://twitter.com/mjassal
 
#Sikhi #SikhPodcast #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #Education #Policy #Police

1984: The Devoted & The Worldly: Harinder Singh – The Sikh Cast | SikhRI

We're taking an in-depth look at the events of Operation Blue Star in 1984 in Amritsar, Panjab. It's considered the third Ghallughara, or massacre, in Sikh history. The Indian government assaulted the sacred Golden Temple Complex and Akal Takht.
In this episode, SikhRI's Senior Fellow on Research and Policy speaks to a live audience to provide clarity and context on the operation and it's legacy on the Sikh community. He answers why the attack happened, it's the historical context and why the memory is kept alive in #Remember1984.
 
Host:
Manvinder Kaur - https://www.instagram.com/womanvinder/
Featuring:
Harinder Singh - https://twitter.com/1Force
 
#1984 #Sikh #Sikhi #OperationBlueStar #SikhGenocide #SikhPodcast

Covid-19, Philanthropy, & Sikhi – LIVE Webinar – The Sikh Cast | SikhRI

Join us as we welcome Dr. Harsohena Kaur, Dr. Amar Singh, and Dr. Kuldip Singh to discuss how Covid-19 will change the world order and personal situations, its impact on health, social interactions, and the economy.How will entrepreneurs, small business owners, and self-employed individuals be affected? What will be the impact on the Sikh community? How do we stay connected with no physical Sangat?
Watch the original Webinar: https://www.bigmarker.com/sikhri/Covid-19-Philanthropy-Sikhi?show_live_page=true
 
Facilitator:
Manvinder Kaur - https://www.instagram.com/womanvinder/
 
#Sikhi #Covid19 #Philanthropy #Entrepreneurship #medical #science #Sikh #SikhPodcast