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Sikh Cast Ep91 - Sabad of the Month Series: O’ My mother! Mind pierced by the Compassionate

Mind the temple, body the ascetic cloth,
bathe within the heart pilgrim-shrine.
One Sabad lives on my breath,
no longer entering birth-cycle.  1.
 
O’ My mother! Mind pierced by the Compassionate.
Who knows the pain of others?
I worry not about others.  1. Reflect.
 
O’ Unreachable! O’ Unperceivable! O’ Indescribable!
O’ Immeasurable, worry about me.
Totally pervading on land, water and sky,
Your Light is in each and every one.  2.
 
All teaching, knowing, understanding is Yours,
body-temple shade is Yours.
I know no other except You.
O’ My Sovereign! I forever sing and praise You.  3.
 
All beings, creatures in Your sanctuary.
All cares are Yours.
Nanak’s one prayer:
Whatever pleases You, that is good.  4.
Guru Nanak Sahib in Rag Bilaval  |  Guru Granth Sahib 795
 
ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥
ਮਨੁ ਮੰਦਰੁ ਤਨੁ ਵੇਸ ਕਲੰਦਰੁ ਘਟ ਹੀ ਤੀਰਥਿ ਨਾਵਾ ॥
ਏਕੁ ਸਬਦੁ ਮੇਰੈ ਪ੍ਰਾਨਿ ਬਸਤੁ ਹੈ ਬਾਹੁੜਿ ਜਨਮਿ ਨ ਆਵਾ ॥੧॥
ਮਨੁ ਬੇਧਿਆ ਦਇਆਲ ਸੇਤੀ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਈ ॥
ਕਉਣੁ ਜਾਣੈ ਪੀਰ ਪਰਾਈ ॥
ਹਮ ਨਾਹੀ ਚਿੰਤ ਪਰਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਅਗਮ ਅਗੋਚਰ ਅਲਖ ਅਪਾਰਾ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਕਰਹੁ ਹਮਾਰੀ ॥
ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਮਹੀਅਲਿ ਭਰਿਪੁਰਿ ਲੀਣਾ ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਤੁਮ੍ਹਾਰੀ ॥੨॥
ਸਿਖ ਮਤਿ ਸਭ ਬੁਧਿ ਤੁਮ੍ਹਾਰੀ ਮੰਦਿਰ ਛਾਵਾ ਤੇਰੇ ॥
ਤੁਝ ਬਿਨੁ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਾ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਿਬਾ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਾ ਨਿਤ ਤੇਰੇ ॥੩॥
ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਸਭਿ ਸਰਣਿ ਤੁਮ੍ਹਾਰੀ ਸਰਬ ਚਿੰਤ ਤੁਧੁ ਪਾਸੇ ॥
ਜੋ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੋਈ ਚੰਗਾ ਇਕ ਨਾਨਕ ਕੀ ਅਰਦਾਸੇ ॥੪॥੨॥
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)

Sikh Cast Ep90 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Khalsa Panth

In a new podcast series The 12 Gurus: From 1469 to Infinity, SikhRI sheds light on the lives and meaning of Gurus in Sikhi. Were they spiritualists and reformers or Divine and Revolutionaries? What lessons can we draw from them? How do they teach us to think?
The series introduces Gurus as masters of fine arts, builders of cities, deliverers of justice, coordinators of Seva and an overarching gateway to freedom and equality. It touches on the singular and harmonized Jot and Jugat as well as varied and diverse physical and temporal forms to provide a holistic understanding of the Gurus’ fundamental nature.
In this last episode of the series we dive into the world of Guru Khalsa Panth:
Sovereignty of the Khalsa
Rahit Mariada
Guru Khalsa maniye pargat Guru ki deh?
10 core values of the Guru 
Humility
Submission
Equality
Service
Self-sacrifice
Justice
Compassion
Clarity
Composure
Courage- Adapted from Bhāī Nandlāl’s Ganjnāmā
Guest: Inderpreet Singh (@jomarzii)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)

The Nightingale & The Traveler: Love & Wisdom – Fragrance of Bhai Vir Singh

Many have come into my life and have barely left a trace. Less than a handful have entered my cautious heart. These amazing beings have lifted my consciousness, enabling me to rise. It is as if fate had a hand in bringing us together. My life is richer because of them, I cherish their friendship.
 
And then there are relationships that defy time, space and logic. Such is my relationship with Bhai Vir Singh (1872-1957). I have never met him, yet there is a nearness so intense that I address him as “my Pita ji.” How did that happen? Well, it was through his writings. He enabled me to see Guru Nanak Sahib and I fell in love. 
Pita ji now ebbs and flows in my consciousness. His writings open vistas within me, transporting me to another realm. What transpires while translating his works cannot be put into words. Some things are best left unsaid.
 
In translating his poem “The Nightingale and The Traveler,” I have taken many liberties. The purists will scream: “She has sinned. She must be excommunicated.” The lovers will say: “She has loved. We embrace her.”
 
I leave it in your hands to judge: Have I sinned or have I loved?

Sikh Cast Ep88 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Granth Sahib

In a new podcast series The 12 Gurus: From 1469 to Infinity, SikhRI sheds light on the lives and meaning of Gurus in Sikhi. Were they spiritualists and reformers or Divine and Revolutionaries? What lessons can we draw from them? How do they teach us to think?
 
The series introduces Gurus as masters of fine arts, builders of cities, deliverers of justice, coordinators of Seva and an overarching gateway to freedom and equality. It touches on the singular and harmonized Jot and Jugat as well as varied and diverse physical and temporal forms to provide a holistic understanding of the Gurus’ fundamental nature.‍
 
In this episode, we dive into the world of Guru Granth Sahib:
• 10 Gurus, Jot and Jugat
• Shabad Guru – 1469 -> 1604 ->1708
• Two Hukams 
• Facts and figures of the GGS compilation 
• Respect and Protocols
 
Guest: Inderpreet Singh
Host: Manpreet Singh

Ep87 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Gobind Singh Sahib | The Sikh Cast

In a new podcast series The 12 Gurus: From 1469 to Infinity, SikhRI sheds light on the lives and meaning of Gurus in Sikhi. 
Were they spiritualists and reformers or Divine and Revolutionaries? 
What lessons can we draw from them? 
How do they teach us to think? 
The series introduces Gurus as masters of fine arts, builders of cities, deliverers of justice, coordinators of Seva and an overarching gateway to freedom and equality. It touches on the singular and harmonized Jot and Jugat as well as varied and diverse physical and temporal forms to provide a holistic understanding of the Gurus’ fundamental nature. 
 
In this episode, we dive into the world of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, who continues Guru Nanak's mission: 
Gurpurabs from Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha Birth and Patna
Sakhi of bangles, moved to Anandpur Paunta for 9 months 
52 poets, training exercises, gardens, meeting with Ram Rai (Dehradun) Vaisakhi 1699 
Inauguration of Guru Khalsa Panth Inauguration of Guru Granth Sahib 
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Guest: Inderpreet Singh Host: Manpreet Singh
 
Watch all podcasts at: SikhRI.org/Podcasts
 
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Sikh Cast Ep86 - State of the Panth Report: Gurduara

What’s the relationship between the Gurduara governance and the local sangat worldwide? We traced Gurduara’s history throughout the ages and surveyed the opinions of 1,172 self-identified Sikhs from 22 countries.
Read and listen to our commentary on the results in our new State of the Panth series report: Gurduara: A Sikh Place of Learning.
Download report: https://www.sikhri.org/gurduara_a_sikh_place_of_learning_report
Youtube: Harinder Singh - Reviving the Gurdwaras
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLlPPZqvMPo
Guest: Harinder Singh (@1force)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)

Rana Bhabor – The Fragrance of Bhai Vir Singh

Bhai Vir Singh (1872-1957) was once asked by an admirer, of the thousand or so tracts he had written, which one, in his opinion, was the best.
In an instant he replied, “Rana Bhabor.”
And I am not surprised. For the personality of Rana Uday Singh is similar to that of Bhai Vir Singh’s. Rana Bhabor is part of his book, Kalgidhar Chamatkar, but this story has also been published separately. 
Rana Bhabor is a story of a small hill chieftain who came in contact with Guru Gobind Singh Sahib during the days of his struggle with the Hill Rajas. Although the story relates to the great love the Rana and his Rani had for the Guru, the way Bhai Vir Singh has shaped the personality of the Rana and the beauty of the dialogue between the Rana and his Rani is quite astounding.

Ep84 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Teghbahadar Sahib | The Sikh Cast

What is the significance of Gurus? Though all of us know them, their exact contributions are not known by students of Sikhi.
 
In a new podcast series, The 12 Gurus: From 1469 to Infinity, SikhRI sheds light on their lives and contributions. 
Were they spiritualists and reformers or Divine and Revolutionaries? 
What lessons can we draw from them? 
How do they teach us to think?
The series introduces Gurus as masters of fine arts, builders of cities, deliverers of justice, seva (service) coordinators, and an overarching gateway to freedom and equality. It touches on the singular and harmonized jot-jugat (light-method) as well as varied and diverse physical and temporal forms to provide a holistic understanding of the Gurus’ fundamental nature.
 
In this episode, we dive into the world of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib, who continues Guru Nanak Sahib’s mission:
From Tyag Mal to Guru Teghbahadar
Bairag (longin) in his writings- Fear Not, Frighten Not- Jo nar dukh mai dukh nahin mane
Karamnash river, Peace Treaty, Peace Mound (Assam)
Freedom to choose (Hind di Chadr, Dharam di Chadr, Shrist di Chadr)
Founded Anandpur
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Guest: Inderpreet Singh Host: Manpreet Singh
 
Watch all podcasts at: SikhRI.org/Podcasts
 
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Words of Faith - Sabad

Words of Faith: a new series explaining the recurring words in Guru Granth Sahib
Sabad is vast. It is infinite wisdom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrdpd9FRRug
 

Words of Faith - Guru

Words of Faith: a new series explaining the recurring words in Guru Granth Sahib
Is Guru perfection?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnx400HuVxU&t=25s