The Sikh Cast

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

Sep 11, 2018•2 min

Sidak Explained w/ Arpinder Kaur

Arpinder Kaur has been involved with SikhRI since the inception of Sidak. She is also the first female Amritdhari commercial pilot in North America. In this podcast, she talks about how Sidak (a distinctive leadership development program) came into shape and how it helped her overcome the hurdles in her professional life.

Sep 06, 2018•14 min

Words of Faith - Nam

Words of Faith: a new series explaining the recurring words in Guru Granth Sahib. Nam is Identity. Nam is the culture of Sikhs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O_rtTswxyM

Sep 04, 2018•3 min

Fakiri Surat – The Fragrance of Bhai Vir Singh

In 1958, the Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan was established in Delhi, India. They made a concerted effort to collect his letters, thereby preserving them in three books: Hamdardi Pattar of Bhai Sahib, Vir Pattravali, and Vir Sunehare. These letters written in Panjabi have a unique relevance and enhance the genre of modern Panjabi literature. While reading Vir Pattravali, I was drawn to a particular letter, for it spoke to me. In my twenties, I met a Fakir whose simple words made me focus inwards, ...

Aug 30, 2018•13 min

Words of Faith - Har

Words of Faith: a new series explaining the recurring words in Guru Granth Sahib. Did you know that "Har" is the most used word in Guru Granth Sahib? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsH-01YTxe4

Aug 28, 2018•2 min

Words of Faith - Ik Oankar

Guru Fatih, Thank you for listening to our podcast exploring the recurring words in Guru Granth Sahib. IkOankar (1Force, The One, Divine, Creator) is Guru Nanak Sahib’s offering to humanity, and the opening of the Guru Granth Sahib. Through this worldview, Guru Nanak Sahib affirms the completeness and oneness of all of creation which is inseparable from the Creator. All things are rooted in this same Divinity, and the recognition of that Divine Force running through all of creation allows us to ...

Aug 28, 2018•3 min

Ep76 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Harikrishan 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...

Aug 27, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Ep75 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Harirai | 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...

Jul 21, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Sikh Cast Ep74 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Harigobind 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 va...

Jul 11, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The Rani of Raipur – The Fragrance of Bhai Vir Singh

While trans-creating a chapter from Bhai Vir Singh’s book Kalgidhar Chamtakar, I was transported into another dimension. Prose and poetry blended effortlessly. And what I experienced was a glorious symphony, an unexpected beauty that touched the depths of my being. This story seems to have been set around the period of the Battle of Bhangani (1688). The Hill Rajas had formed an alliance to fight Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. Suspicion and turmoil are in the air, which comes out loud and clear in this...

Jul 03, 2018•50 min

Ep72 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Arjan 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...

May 29, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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 f...

May 07, 2018•36 min

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 a...

Apr 30, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4

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...

Mar 29, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3

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)

Mar 06, 2018•23 min

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...

Feb 27, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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...

Jan 31, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Enticer Enticed My Mind | Sabad of the Week

The Sabad opens with the Guru's profound declaration of being a "maiden-slave" of the Divine Ruler, symbolizing complete surrender and dedication. By grasping the feet of the Divine, the ego is metaphorically killed, signifying the eradication of self-centeredness and the birth of true humility. This act of submission to the Divine is the gateway to a life filled with the presence and light of the Supreme Being. ‍ I am the maiden-slave of my Ruler. Grasped feet of Divine World-Life, killed and e...

Dec 19, 2017•20 min•Season 1Ep. 40

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...

Dec 12, 2017•22 min

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 ...

Dec 04, 2017•29 min

Sikh Cast Ep61 - “Creator administers complete justice...” (Sabad of the week)

If the bearded-powerful persecute the poor,the Transcendent has them burning in their own fire-rage. 1. Creator administers complete justice,Is fully capable of protecting Own’s votaries. 1. Reflect. Glory-heat manifests since the beginning and throughout the ages.Slanderer dies in the high heat-turmoil being produced. 2. No one can protect those being destroyed.Their reputation is spoilt here and hereafter. 3. Own’s servants are bosom-embraced and protected.Nanak: Remain in sanctuary and contem...

Nov 28, 2017•23 min

Sikh Cast Ep60 - “The knower of Supreme Cosmic understands...” (Sabad of the week)

Who understands and knows this method:Drops in the ocean, ocean in the drops.You observe the playful creation,You recognize its essence. 1. Few reflect on such Wisdom:Freedom and final state of existence is through the One. 1. Reflect. Night in the day, Sun in the night,Same method in summer and winter. Nobody knows movement-measurement of the One,Without Guru, there is no understanding. 2 The knower of Supreme Cosmic understands:Male is in female, female is in male. Sound is in contemplation, c...

Nov 21, 2017•25 min

Sikh Cast Ep59 - “Some say Ram-Ram, some Khuda” (Sabad of the week)

Some say Ram-Ram1, some Khuda2.Some serve Gusai3, some Allah4. 1. O’ Cause-Effect, O’ Generous!O’ Gracious! O’ Compassionate! 1. Reflect. Some bathe at pilgrimages, some go to Hajj.Some perform worship, some bow their heads. 2. Some read the Vedas, some the Abrahamic texts.Some wear the blue, some the white. 3. Some call themselves Muslims, some Hindus.Some yearn paradise, some heaven. 4. Nanak says: Those who recognize the Hukam5Understand the mystery of the Divine Sovereign. 5. 1. Hindu word f...

Nov 13, 2017•22 min

Sikh Cast Ep58 - “First, Allah created Light. All beings are of Creation” (Sabad of the week)

First, Allah1 created Light. All beings are of Creation.The entire universe was created from One Light—Who’s good, who’s bad? 1. O! People, O! Brother,doubt not, forget not.Creator, Creation,Creator within Creation,totally permeating all spaces. 1. Reflect Creator created many forms from one clay.Flawless is the clay pot, flawless is the Potter. 2. Within all is the same Eternal One.All things occur because of the One.Call that person the Banda,2who recognizes Hukam3 and knows the One. 3. Allah ...

Nov 06, 2017•21 min

Sikh Cast Ep57 - “Be-gam-pura’ – City’s name is ‘Sorrow-less-ville” (Sabad of the week)

‘Be-gam-pura’ – City’s name is ‘Sorrow-less-ville.’No pain or anxiety in that place.No grief, no taxes on commodities.No fear of error, no fear of loss. 1. Now I have discovered a great homeland.O! My brother there is always goodness there. 1. Reflect. Sovereignty is always stable.No second or third, only oneness there.Always populated and famous.The contented wealthy dwell there. 2 As they please, so, so, they stroll;Mansion-knowers, no one blocks their access.Ravidas, the freed cobbler, says:O...

Oct 30, 2017•20 min

Love With My Beloved Developed | Sabad of the Week

The imagery of this unbreakable love conveys the Divine’s omnipresence in the devotee’s life. The Sabad points out that, even amidst the chaos of life, the Divine resides within the mind, day and night, offering constant comfort and guidance. This internal presence reflects a state of surrender, in which the devotee acknowledges their dependence on the Divine’s grace for all actions and outcomes. Featuring: Inni Kaur ( https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur ) Explore the Sabad Reflection: https://s...

Oct 24, 2017•18 min

Sikh Cast Ep55 - “Fortunate are dyed in Red-Love-Color” (Sabad of the week)

Fortunate are dyed in Red-Love-Color,Never gets dirty or stained. 1. Discovered Divine Comfort-Giver, met in love and comfort,Remains within naturally, cannot be abandoned. 1. Reflect. Old age and death afflict not, the pain does not reoccur.Satiated drinking Immortal-Nectar, Guru bestows Immortality. 2. One who has tasted the invaluable All-Pervasive Nam1 knowsprice cannot be stated; what saying can the mouth voice? 3. O’ Transcendent! Your vision is fruitful, Your Teachings are treasure-virtue...

Oct 16, 2017•30 min

Sikh Cast Ep54 - “I am nothing, I have nothing, nothing is mine” (Sabad of the week)

For king’s daughter, one became the disguiser.Though lustful and selfish, even his honor was preserved. 1. O! World-Guru! What’s Your virtue, if my deed isn’t rescinded?What’s the use of going to tiger's sanctuary, if the jackal is going to eat you? 1. Reflect. For one drop of water, rain-bird suffers the pain.If breath leaves and ocean is obtained, it is of no use. 2 Being that’s tired, isn’t steady, how to give it solace?Drowned dead, found boat, tell me, who to board? 3. I am nothing, I have ...

Oct 09, 2017•26 min

Remembering, My Owner Divine | Sabad of the Week

Body, mind and bosom cooled by remembering, remembering, my Owner Divine. My being’s beauty, color, comfort, wealth and caste, is the Transcendent. 1. Tongue intoxicated with Charmer-Divine’s nectar, Colored in Love-Color of my Charmer-Divine, the Lotus-Feet ¹ becomes the abundant treasure. Reflect . To whom I belong, protected me, perfect is the Divine’s way. Nanak: Comfort-Giver united me, All-Pervasive protected the honor. 2. Humility Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Dhanasari | Guru Granth Sahib 681 ...

Oct 02, 2017•25 min•Season 1Ep. 21

Sikh Cast Ep52 - “Rain! O’ Revered Cloud! Delay not even a bit” (Sabad of the week)

In this Sabad, the rain is a natural phenomenon and a metaphor for the Divine’s grace. The Guru pleads for the rain—symbolic of the Divine presence and love—to descend upon their scorched heart. The imagery of drought and rain echoes the spiritual thirst for the Beloved’s presence, where only the Divine can provide the refreshment and relief needed to sustain the spirit. The rain brings bliss, and with it, the mind becomes excited and fulfilled, illustrating the profound peace and joy experience...

Sep 26, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 42

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