Basics of Sikhi

Guru Nanak Dev Ji plans to leave Batala and gives a lot of reassurance to everyone that they left. Walking near Ravi River, Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala find a beautiful place to take Anand (bliss) and meditate.

"Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usually associated as a part of the greater text known as Sri Gurpartap Suraj Granth (aka Suraj Prakash) which details the historical accounts of all 10 Guru Sahibs in poetic form. It is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and experience. It is said that if one listen to the history of the lives of all 10 Gurus through these texts with complete devotion and faith, they can reach enlightenment.

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The Brahmin travelled to meet Guru Nanak Dev Ji, but the Brahmin became very hungry during the travels. He sees the Langar of Guru Sahib Ji, but the Brahmin had a very strict routine of how his food was made. He was in a dilemma because he was hungry and initially refused to eat the Langar.

"Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usually associated as a part of the greater text known as Sri Gurpartap Suraj Granth (aka Suraj Prakash) which details the historical accounts of all 10 Guru Sahibs in poetic form. It is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and experience. It is said that if one listen to the history of the lives of all 10 Gurus through these texts with complete devotion and faith, they can reach enlightenment.

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With many fake saints sprouting all around, Baba Ajita Randhawa defends Guru Nanak Dev Ji in front of Baba Mool Chand Ji, stating that Guru Sahib Ji's intentions and actions are pure. He says that your scolding won't benefit Guru Sahib Ji, think how you can learn from Guru Sahib Ji

"Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usually associated as a part of the greater text known as Sri Gurpartap Suraj Granth (aka Suraj Prakash) which details the historical accounts of all 10 Guru Sahibs in poetic form. It is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and experience. It is said that if one listen to the history of the lives of all 10 Gurus through these texts with complete devotion and faith, they can reach enlightenment.

Tune in LIVE on Saturdays & Sundays on Zoom (https://bit.ly/nanakprakash) 7am PST (see the poster on @basicsofsikhi Instagram for other time zones). Listen to the audio recordings of the Katha on our various platforms: https://srinanakprakash.captivate.fm

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After an Ardaas (formal supplication) is carried out in a Gurdwara (Sikh temple), something called a Hukamnama is read from Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikh Eternal Guru). What is Hukamnama, and can it be only taken by certain people in certain places? Did you know that a Hukamnama can be really personal and it is a way to communicate with the Guru?

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Baba Deep Singh Ji is one of the most influential Sikhs to have graced this Earth.

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In this video, we go through the Shaheedi (martyrdom)of Baba Deep Singh Ji in a bite-size format. We also look at the lead-up to the Shaheedi and the different accomplishments that Baba Ji had throughout their life in service of the Guru.

Dhan Dhan Baba Deep Singh Ji

In this thought-provoking video, we explore the question of whether jealousy can ever be considered positive. Drawing from the teachings of Guru Raam Das Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru, we learn about the dangers of jealousy and how it can lead to an incompleteness in our pursuit of happiness through material gains. Guru Ji's clear message is that jealousy is never a positive force in our lives and only serves to make us feel discontented and unfulfilled.

Join us for a deep dive into the impact of jealousy on our mental and emotional wellbeing. We'll explore the science behind how jealousy affects our hormone levels and learn how to cultivate a more positive, contented mindset. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion that is sure to challenge your perspective and leave you with valuable insights that you can apply in your daily life. Watch now and discover the true nature of jealousy.

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How can water be related to how we live our lives and spirituality in general?

Bhai Harman Singh uses some amazing analogies to describe how we as a human race have become ignorant towards realising who we truly are and what our primary purpose is.

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This video allows us to self-reflect, becoming more mindful when contemplating the purpose of life and our spiritual growth.

Baba Zorawar Singh Ji (age 9) and Baba Fateh Singh Ji (age 6), the two younger children of Guru Gobind Singh Ji refused to give up their Sikhi, even when offered the many luxuries and comforts.

After being tortured and bricked alive, the brick wall fell. Both brothers then obtained Shaheedi (martyrdom) by having their throats slit by 2 mughal executioners.

Watch this amazing video to relive what happened on this day in our rich history.

We pray to Guru Sahib Ji that we all take inspiration from their lives and use it to fuel our Sikhi and keep us all in high spirits.

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The Guru's words (Gurbani) are divine revelation from the One. As we connect to the words and teachings of the Sikh Guru's, we strip down our layers of ego and connect to our soul which is that One. Bhai Harman Singh shares a beautiful kabit (poetry) of Bhai Gurdas Ji and how when the Gursikh connects to Gurbani so much, they are completely absorbed into it, just like the moth with the light, the bird into the net and the bumble bee into the lotus flower.

In this amazing video, we hear about many real life recent stories of how Gursikhs (Sikhs of the Guru) connected and experienced this complete absorption.

00:00 Introduction

03:20 Coming to Guru's sanctuary doesn't happen by chance

04:14 What's the point in learning the same thing over again?

05:31 Bhai Gurdas Ji's analogy of absorbing into the Guru's words

08:57 Why do we do Parkarma?

10:15 Story of Ganesh

12:11 Sant Giani Mohan Singh

12:33 Analogy cont.

18:28 Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji's darshan of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

19:42 Bhai Randhir Singh story

20:10 Bhai Parminder Singh Vancouver story

23:09 Improving your focus

26:05 Santhiya practise

27:54 Use every breath wisely

30:24 Memorising Gurbani

32:17 Power of repeating Gurbani

35:02 What Gurbani is in your mind now?

36:01 Thinking in Gurbani

42:46 Absorbing into Gurbani

In this gripping, emotion-filled and fact-filled video, Bibi Gurprit Kaur takes us on the journey of the Shaheedi of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the 9th Sikh Guru and three Sikhs, Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Dayala Ji & Bhai Sati Das Ji. Bibi Gurprit Kaur has made the effort to find, decipher and show us the handwritten orders that Guru Ji wrote, and they are presented in this video for you to have darshan (blessed vision of). To truly celebrate the Shaheedi (martyrdom) of Guru Ji and their Sikhs is to learn about what they lived for and implement those teachings into our own lives.

00:00 Mata Gujri Ji's strength

01:39 Dhir Mal attempted to murder of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

04:11 Breaking Dhir Mal's ego

06:32 Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's travels

07:15 Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji denied entry to Sri Harmandir Sahib

09:52 Build up to the Shaheedi of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

14:39 Shaheedi of Bhai Mati Das

18:32 Keeping your Sikhi

20:37 How I came into Sikhi

22:14 Shaheedi of Bhai Dayala Ji

27:20 Hukamnaame of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

30:24 Shaheedi of Bhai Sati Das Ji

32:25 Shaheedi of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

39:33 Summary

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