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Guru Nanak Dev Ji, along with Bhai Mardana Ji, undertook four major spiritual journeys. Today, this episode talks about his experience in cities like Depalpur, and Multan and how He enlightened those He encountered, with wisdom and knowledge.
He always upheld the causes of the downtrodden and poor, and layed emphasis on life based on honest conduct and constant devotion. Tune into this episode to know more.
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Born in 1469, in the humble village of Talwandi, Guru Nanak was an extraordinary child, distinguished by his divine grace.
He spent his youth in Sultanpur Lodhi, while continuing to oppose several societal practice like casteism.
This episode gives a brief about His youth years, the job He undertook, the people He encountered, His marriage, His relationship with Bebe Nanaki and much more.
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Guru Ram Das ji was born in the Sodhi Household, to parents Bhai Hari Das and Mata Anup Devi Ji, with the birth name Jetha.
This episode traces the journey of His life right from His childhood, to His marriage to when He was finally given Guruship.
A quintessence of humility, he went on to make some significant contributions towards organizing the Sikh Society.
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Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji, also known as 'Bal Guru', was the eighth Guru, and the youngest son of the seventh Guru, Guru Har Rai Ji.
He was transferred Guruship at the mere age of 5, which was followed by the demise of Guru Har Rai Ji.
This week's episode explores why was Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji chosen as the next Guru and how He firmly held the reigns of the Panth at such a tender age.
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Today's episode explores two out of the ten historical gurudwaras situated in Delhi. These Gurudwaras not just provide a serenic environment to offer prayers, but also preserve the rich history of Sikhism.
Tune into this episode and join us as we explore Gurdwara Nanak Piao Sahib and Gurdwara Majnu ka Tilla and know more about what makes these places an important part of Sikh heritage.
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Born in a Muslim family, Bhagat Kabir Ji was a socials reformer and a spiritual poet. He is also one of the 15 Bhagats whose baani has been included in Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
He was one who always challenged unfair practices like casteism and was against ritualism.
Take a listen to this week's episode to know more about his life and his ideologies.
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This episode talks about how the Third Guru- Guru Amar Das Ji chose and appointed Guru Ram Das Ji as the 4th incarnation of Nanak before
his demise at the age of 95.
Tune in to know more about Guru Amar Das Ji's Baani, His relation with Guru Ram Das Ji, the endless qualities in Guru Ram Das Ji, and much more.
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In this week's episode we take the opportunity to explore an important event from Guru Nanak Dev Ji's life- His marriage to Mata Sulakhni Ji. With no belief in superstitions, Guru Ji rejected all traditions dictated by the Brahmins of the time.
Tune into this episode and know more about how the marriage was fixed, where and how was the wedding ceremony held and the traditions that have continued till the modern day.
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In this episode, we yet again dive into the journey of the making of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and trace back to when the initial version- the Aad Beed was installed at Sri Harmindar Sahib, Amritsar.
Take a listen and know more about what went behind this Herculean task of compiling and organizing Gurbaani for the first time ever.
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Sampooranta Divas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is celebrated to commemorate the day when Guru Gobind Singh Ji finally completed the compilation of it's second version in 1706. This volume of the 'Living Guru' of the sikhs saw the addition of the Baani of the ninth guru.
Where was it written? Who wrote it? And How was the Aad Beed acquired?
Take a listen to this episode and discover the answers to the questions above!
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Bhai Taru Singh Ji, another one of the Sikh Martyrs, was a deeply pious individual who lived frugally and followed the principles of Sikhism. He defied the orders of the Mughal Administration, only to help his Sikh brothers. This selfless act saw some grave repercussions in the form of Bhai Taru Singh Ji's arrest and eventual execution.
Tune into this week's episode to know more about how events unfurled post his arrest which lead to the demise of the then Mughal Governor, Zakariya Khan.
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Bhagat Puran Singh Ji was a Sikh hero who gave most of his life to the selfless sewa of mentally and physically ill patients. He provided a ray of hope to these desparate people whom the society had already rejected. Born in a Hindu family, he went on to establish Pingalwara, an institute dedicated to cater to the needs of the destitute and forlorn.
Tune into this episode to know more about his life, what inspired him to adopt Sikhism and the person behind his humanitarian nature.
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Born in Keeratpur Sahib, Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji ascended the throne of Guruship at a tender age of 5 years.
Despite his young age, he not only attained a supreme level of spirituality, but also changed lives of many commoners with his blessings amongst standing up against social issues like female foeticide.
In his short period of existence, he made an everlasting impact on the lives of Sikhs. Tune into this episode to know more.
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Hailing from a distinguished family of Sikh Warriors, Bhai Mani Singh Ji was a courageous leader. He acted as a scribe to Guru Gobind Singh Ji when Guru Sahib narrated Guru Granth Sahib. He, with his dynamic personality formulated policies and introduced new traditions to unite the Khalsa Panth.
Tune into this episode and know what lead to Bhai Mani Singh's execution by dismemberment.
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Akal Takht is not just the center of Sikh Administration, but is also symbolic of the revolutionary influence of our 6th Guru who trained Sikhs to be soldiers along with being saints.
Tune into this week's episode and know how Guru Sahib defied the rules set by the Mughal Regime and founded the highest seat of authority for Khalsa.
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History is witness to the secular, inclusive, just and clement rule of Shere-E-Punjab (Lion of Punjab), Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who despite facing adversities in his childhood, created the expansive Sikh Empire from the ground up.
Tune into this week's episode as we talk about instances form his life which don't just reflect his great valor but also his humble nature.
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In this episode, we trace the journey of Lachman Das, son of an ordinary farmer and an ascetic in his youth, who after meeting Guru Gobind Singh Ji became the most trusted Sikh General- Banda Singh Bahadur.
He is revered as one of the most hallowed martyrs of Khalsa who sacked the Mughal Capital of Sirhind.
Tune into this episode to know more about his life.
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With the blessings of Baba Budha Ji, came into this world, a soul who was not just devoted to Guru Nanak's beliefs but, was also an epitome of bravery. In this episode we learn about Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji and and how events unfurled when Mughal Emperor Jahangir commanded His presence in Delhi.
Take a listen to know more!
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The martyrdom of Bhai Subeg Singh and his son Shahbaz Singh, is a unique chapter from Sikh History. The duo possessed high morals, but were soon captured by the mughal governor, Zakariya Khan.
Why were they captured? What lead to their death? And how were they martyred?
Tune into this week's episode to find answers to the questions above, and much more!
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414 years ago, our 5th Guru- Guru Arjan Dev Ji was brutally martyred on Jahangir's orders, making Him the first Shaheed in the history of Sikhism.
On the occasion of Shaheedi Purab of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, we pay homage to His sacrifice by diving into history and knowing who all conspired against Him, leading to His unfortunate death.
Tune in to know more!
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