The Sikh Cast

Sikh Cast Ep71 - State of the Panth: Who is a Sikh?

The State of the Panth series is a report on Sikh matters presented by the Sikh Research Institute to the global Sikh community.
The series reports on matters affecting either a large section of the Sikh Nation or a perspective on critical issues facing the human race at large. It surveys the self-identified Sikhs on their stances.
It outlines a Sikh perspective based on Gurmat (the Guru’s Way) traditions of Bani (wisdom), Tavarikh (history), and Rahit (lifestyle). It outlines a recommendation for the individual Sikhs and Sikh institutions in “best practices” approach to strengthen the bonds within the community.
Download report: https://www.sikhri.org/who_is_a_sikh_report
Guest: Harinder Singh (@1force)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)

Ep70 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Ramdas Sahib | The Sikh Cast

What is the significance of Gurus? Though all of us know them, their exact contributions are not known by many Sikhs.
 
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 Ramdas Sahib, who continues Guru Nanak Sahib’s mission:
From Bhai Jetha to Guru Ramdas Sahib
Sold boiled gram flour at Basarke
Response to Siri Chand
Musical revolution – the invention of Partal
Founded Amritsar/Chak Ramdas/Ramdaspur
Economic ingenuity – Bazars of Amritsar
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Guest: Inderpreet Singh Host: Manpreet Singh
 
Watch all podcasts at: SikhRI.org/Podcasts
 
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Ep69 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Amardas 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 Amardas Sahib, who continues Guru Nanak Sahib’s mission:
Need of the Guru (Bibi Amro)
Rejection of sati and pardah
Widow remarriage
Established Manjis - parallel to 22 subahs of Akbar
Founded Goindval - important Sikh Center
Transcends relationship & age - meat in langar
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Guest: Inderpreet Singh Host: Manpreet Singh
 
Watch all podcasts at: SikhRI.org/Podcasts
 
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Sikh Cast Ep68 - What is Hola Mahalla and why is it important?

"Hola Mahalla" was established by Guru Gobind Singh and is now celebrated annually. We talk with Harinder Singh on its significance, historical context, references in Guru Granth Sahib and what it means for Sikhs today. We know the date can be March 1st or the 14th but we don't give any importance to the dates on the podcast and mainly focus on Hola Mahalla's importance.
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)
Guest: Harinder Singh (@1force)

Ep67 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Angad 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 Angad Sahib, who continues Guru Nanak Sahib’s mission:
Served the 1st Nanak
Formalized the Gurmukhi script
Instructed Hamayum
Institutionalized Langar
Founded Khadu
Started Akhras
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Guest: Inderpreet Singh Host: Manpreet Singh
 
Watch all podcasts at: SikhRI.org/Podcasts
 
#Podcasts #Sikhism #SikhHistory #Sikhi #12Gurus

Ep66 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Nanak 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 Nanak Sahib, who began the Sikh revolution.
 
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Guest: Inderpreet Singh
Host: Manpreet Singh
 
Watch all podcasts at: SikhRI.org/Podcasts
 
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Sikh Cast Ep65 - “On the platter are placed three things...” (Sabad of the week)

On the platter are placed three things,reflect on the Truth and the Contentment.
Ruler’s Immortal Nam1 is also placed on it,it is the support of all. 
If someone eats it, if someone savors it,that one is emancipated.
This thing cannot be forsaken,daily, daily, keep it in the heart.
Nanak: Cross the dark-ignorant world-ocean in feet-surrender, all is the Supreme Cosmic’s expanse.
Divine Identification
Guru Arjan Sahib Mundavani  |  Guru Granth Sahib 1429
 
ਮੁੰਦਾਵਣੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ਥਾਲ ਵਿਚਿ ਤਿੰਨਿ ਵਸਤੂ ਪਈਓ ਸਤੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਵੀਚਾਰੋ ॥
ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਕਾ ਪਇਓ ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਸਭਸੁ ਅਧਾਰੋ ॥
ਜੇ ਕੋ ਖਾਵੈ ਜੇ ਕੋ ਭੁੰਚੈ ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਹੋਇ ਉਧਾਰੋ ॥
ਏਹ ਵਸਤੁ ਤਜੀ ਨਹ ਜਾਈ ਨਿਤ ਨਿਤ ਰਖੁ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੋ ॥
ਤਮ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ਚਰਨ ਲਗਿ ਤਰੀਐ ਸਭੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਪਸਾਰੋ ॥੧॥
 
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.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_1429
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Guest: Harinder Singh (@1force)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)

Sikh Cast Ep64 - “My life is the Beloved– Perfect, Supreme, Light, Supreme-Divine” (Sabad of the week)

I am the maiden-slave of my Ruler.Grasped feet of Divine World-Life,killed and ended ego. 1. Reflect.
My life is the Beloved–Perfect, Supreme, Light, Supreme-Divine.Enticer enticed my mind,which understands and reflects on Sabad1.  1.
Self-centered is weak, with little and false understanding,Mind, torso and body are in pain.When dyed in the Colorful Charmer-Divine,mind became serene contemplating Charmer-Divine.  2.
Ego abandoned, became bairagani, 2then Eternal consciousness remained. Mind accepts Self-Existent Immaculate,Worldly honor, forgotten.
None like You in the past,nor in the future.My Beloved is the life support.
Bride-lover is imbued with All-Pervasive’s Nam3.Nanak: Charmer-Divine is Husband of the bride-loverwho is dyed in All-Pervasive’s Nam.  4.
 
1. Literally “The Word.” Popularly refers to the hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib.
2. Divinely-passionate: Colored with Love in intense longing.
3. Divine Identification.
 
Guru Nanak Sahib in Rag Sarang  |  Guru Granth Sahib 1197
 
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰਗ ਚਉਪਦੇ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ਘਰੁ ੧
ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਅਜੂਨੀ ਸੈਭੰ ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥ਅਪੁਨੇ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਕੀ ਹਉ ਚੇਰੀ ॥ਚਰਨ ਗਹੇ ਜਗਜੀਵਨ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੇ ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰਿ ਨਿਬੇਰੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਪੂਰਨ ਪਰਮ ਜੋਤਿ ਪਰਮੇਸਰ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਹਮਾਰੇ ॥ਮੋਹਨ ਮੋਹਿ ਲੀਆ ਮਨੁ ਮੇਰਾ ਸਮਝਸਿ ਸਬਦੁ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ॥੧॥
ਮਨਮੁਖ ਹੀਨ ਹੋਛੀ ਮਤਿ ਝੂਠੀ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਪੀਰ ਸਰੀਰੇ ॥ਜਬ ਕੀ ਰਾਮ ਰੰਗੀਲੈ ਰਾਤੀ ਰਾਮ ਜਪਤ ਮਨ ਧੀਰੇ ॥੨॥
ਹਉਮੈ ਛੋਡਿ ਭਈ ਬੈਰਾਗਨਿ ਤਬ ਸਾਚੀ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸਮਾਨੀ ॥ਅਕੁਲ ਨਿਰੰਜਨ ਸਿਉ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨਿਆ ਬਿਸਰੀ ਲਾਜ ਲੋੁਕਾਨੀ ॥੩॥
ਭੂਰ ਭਵਿਖ ਨਾਹੀ ਤੁਮ ਜੈਸੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਅਧਾਰਾ ॥ਹਰਿ ਕੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਤੀ ਸੋਹਾਗਨਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਮ ਭਤਾਰਾ ॥੪॥੧॥
 
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.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_1197
Guest: Harinder Singh (@1force)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)
 
 

Sikh Cast Ep63 - "Ignorance-era is the carafe” (Sabad of the week)

Salok Mardana 1
Ignorance-era is the carafe,In it is liquor of lust,Mind drinks.
Anger is the cup,Brims with attachment,Pride serves.
Trash-lie’s greed is the party,Drinks and drinks,Winds up frustrating.
Make great-deeds the carafe,Put in molasses of the Eternal,Brew real liquor.
Make virtues the bread,Honesty the clarified butter,Humility the meat diet.
O’ Nanak!Realize this by becoming Guru-oriented,Vices depart by consuming this.  1.
 
Mardana 1
Body, the carafe,Pride, the liquor,Desires’ drive the party.
Intention, the cup,filled with trash-lies,Death-Messenger serves.
O’ Nanak! By drinking this liquor,many vices are earned.
Make wisdom the molasses,Glory the bread,Reverence the meat diet.
O’ Nanak! This food is eternal,Its support is eternal Nam.  2.
Make the body the carafe,Self-realization, the liquor,Its stream is Immortal.
Eternal-congregation, the meeting,Connection, the cup brimmed with Immortality,Drink and drink…discard vices.  3. 
Guru Nanak Sahib, Rag Bihagare ki Var  |  Guru Granth Sahib 553
 
ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਰਦਾਨਾ ੧ ॥
ਕਲਿ ਕਲਵਾਲੀ ਕਾਮੁ ਮਦੁ ਮਨੂਆ ਪੀਵਣਹਾਰੁ ॥ਕ੍ਰੋਧ ਕਟੋਰੀ ਮੋਹਿ ਭਰੀ ਪੀਲਾਵਾ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੁ ॥ਮਜਲਸ ਕੂੜੇ ਲਬ ਕੀ ਪੀ ਪੀ ਹੋਇ ਖੁਆਰੁ ॥ਕਰਣੀ ਲਾਹਣਿ ਸਤੁ ਗੁੜੁ ਸਚੁ ਸਰਾਕਰਿ ਸਾਰੁ ॥ਗੁਣ ਮੰਡੇ ਕਰਿ ਸੀਲੁ ਘਿਉ ਸਰਮੁ ਮਾਸੁ ਆਹਾਰੁ ॥ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਾਈਐ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਖਾਧੈ ਜਾਹਿ ਬਿਕਾਰ ॥੧॥ 
ਮਰਦਾਨਾ ੧ ॥
ਕਾਇਆ ਲਾਹਣਿ ਆਪੁ ਮਦੁ ਮਜਲਸ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਧਾਤੁ ॥ਮਨਸਾ ਕਟੋਰੀ ਕੂੜਿ ਭਰੀ ਪੀਲਾਏ ਜਮਕਾਲੁਇਤੁ ਮਦਿ ਪੀਤੈ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਬਹੁਤੇ ਖਟੀਅਹਿ ਬਿਕਾਰ ॥ਗਿਆਨੁ ਗੁੜੁ ਸਾਲਾਹ ਮੰਡੇ ਭਉ ਮਾਸੁ ਆਹਾਰੁ ॥ਨਾਨਕ ਇਹੁ ਭੋਜਨੁ ਸਚੁ ਹੈ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਆਧਾਰੁ ॥੨॥ਕਾਂਯਾਂ ਲਾਹਣਿ ਆਪੁ ਮਦੁ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਤਿਸਕੀ ਧਾਰ ॥ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਿਉ ਮੇਲਾਪੁ ਹੋਇ ਲਿਵ ਕਟੋਰੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭਰੀ ਪੀ ਪੀ ਕਟਹਿ ਬਿਕਾਰ ॥੩॥
 
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.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_553
Guest: Harinder Singh (@1force)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)

Sikh Cast Ep62 - “One who calls oneself a Sikh of the Guru...” (Sabad of the week)

One who calls oneself a Sikh of the Guru, the Eternal Guru,rises at dawn, contemplates on All-Pervasive Nam1.
Endeavors daily at dawn:cleanses and bathes in the pool of Immortality.
Follows Guru’s Instructions, utters the utterance of All-Pervasive! All-Pervasive!Pains from all evilish transgressions vanish.
Then, at daybreak, sings Guru’s Teachings,contemplates on All-Pervasive Nam while sitting or standing.
One who contemplates with every breath on my All-Pervasive! All-Pervasive!That Sikh of the Guru pleases the Guru’s mind.
Whosoever feels my Owner-Divine’s compassion,the Guru imparts instructions to that Sikh of the Guru.
Servant Nanak asks for that Sikh of the Guru’s Feet-dust2who personally utters and inspires others to utter Nam.
1. Nam Identification2. Humble company
Guru Ramdas Sahib, Rag Gauri  |  Guru Granth Sahib 305
 
ਮਃ ੪
ਗੁਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਜੋ ਸਿਖੁ ਅਖਾਏ ਸੁ ਭਲਕੇ ਉਠਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਵੈ ॥ਉਦਮੁ ਕਰੇ ਭਲਕੇ ਪਰਭਾਤੀ ਇਸਨਾਨੁ ਕਰੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਸਰਿ ਨਾਵੈ ॥
ਉਪਦੇਸਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਜਪੁ ਜਾਪੈ ਸਭਿ ਕਿਲਵਿਖ ਪਾਪ ਦੋਖ ਲਹਿ ਜਾਵੈ ॥ਫਿਰਿ ਚੜੈ ਦਿਵਸੁ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਗਾਵੈ ਬਹਦਿਆ ਉਠਦਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਵੈ ॥
ਜੋ ਸਾਸਿ ਗਿਰਾਸਿ ਧਿਆਏ ਮੇਰਾ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਸੋ ਗੁਰਸਿਖੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵੈ ॥ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਹੋਵੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਤਿਸੁ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਗੁਰੂ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਸੁਣਾਵੈ ॥
ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਧੂੜਿ ਮੰਗੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਕੀ ਜੋ ਆਪਿ ਜਪੈ ਅਵਰਹ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਾਵੈ ॥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.
http://www.sikhri.org/guru_granth_sahib_305
Guest: Inni Kaur (@innikaur)
Host: Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)