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Bhai Rajan Singh - ttuk dam kararee jau karhu - Birmingham 11.5.24 by Basics of Sikhi

Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Bhai Mardana Ji come across another long fish-like whale while crossing the ocean and walk up to his head - as its body is many kilometers long. The whale explained during the time of Raja Janak in Treta Jug, he did lots of solo penance and would submerge himself in water. Raja Janak told him to go to sangat and do selfless service, as this is the greatest penance that will give you spiritual wisdom. But he refused to listen to the Raja and said he wants to do penance in water for 1 more year. Raja Janak told him then he can be like a fish in the water.

"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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Guru Nanak Dev Ji goes on to explain the story of Sri Raam Chandar in Treta Jug. The mother of Bharat asks for 2 wishes from Raja Dasrat - for her son to become king and for Sri Raam Chandar to be sent to isolation into the jungle.

"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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Standing at the edge of an ocean, Bhai Mardana Ji and Bhai Bala Ji ask their mind's questions to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, regarding various Avtaars (Deities). They expand on the story of King Dasrat and the dispute between his wives for their sons to become the next king.

"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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Allow stories to be a powerful and impactful mode to teach use every day life lessons. In this instance, Guru Angad Dev Ji perfectly allows us to witness how they remained in the priceless essence of love instead of allowing the ego mind to take over in response to somebody else's frustration and anger.

In this pauri (stanza), Guru Nanak Dev Ji share their wisdom to such an extent that we lose ourself in the repetitive reciting of praising how priceless the One is. This repetition turns into true remembrance and through that we fall into that priceless love. Imagine Guru Nanak takes your hand and allows you to see how priceless that One is.

🎧 https://japjisahibpodcast.captivate.fm

00:00:00 - Coming up

00:01:49 - Amul Gun Amul Vaapaar

00:03:15 - The experience of gratitute

00:05:11 - Two ways to live life

00:06:15 - Gratitude within love

00:06:48 - The base line of love

00:08:13 - Baba Isher Singh Kalera - Stuck in your ego

00:08:58 - Who is a true lover?

00:12:14 - Changing your view on God based on how others treat you

00:13:43 - Beautiful Sakhi of Guru Angad Dev JI and Humayun

00:38:21 - Trade in virtues - Amul Gun Amul Vaapaar

00:39:03 - Priceless traders of those virtues - Amul Vaapaaree-e Amul Bhanddaar

00:39:38 - Amul Aveh Amul Lai Jaahi

00:40:26 - Amul Bhaae Amulaa Samaahi

00:42:26 - The power of storytelling

00:43:28 - Jin Prem Keeyo - What is true love?

00:49:03 - Gurinder Singh shares personal story

00:51:05 - How to stay in love

00:53:41 - Amul Dharam Amul Deebaan

00:54:15 - Amul Tul Amul Parvaan

00:55:42 - Amul Bakhsees Amul Neesaan

00:57:20 - Amul Karam Amul Furmaan

00:57:32 - Amulaa Amul Akhiaa Na Jaae

00:58:11 - Aakh Aakh Reheh Liv Laae

00:58:39 - Akheh Ved Paath Puraan

00:59:07 - Akheh Parreh Kareh Vakhiaan

00:59:23 - Akheh Barme Akheh Ind

01:00:02 - Akheh Gopi Tai Govind

01:00:29 - Akheh Esar Akheh Sidh - Akheh Daanav Akheh Dev

01:01:02 - Akheh Sur Nar Mun Jan Sev

01:01:32 - Kete Akheh Akhan Paahi - Kete Keh Keh Utth Utth Jaahi

01:02:14 - Ete Keete Hor Kareh

01:02:30 - Ta Aakh Na Sakeh Ke-ee Keh - Nanak Jaanai Saacha Soe

01:03:01 - Je Ko Akheh Bol Vigaar

01:03:13 - Ta Likheeai Sir Gavaaraa Gavaar

01:03:23 - State of Vaah

01:04:26 - Closing

#Spirituality #Love #GuruNanakDevJi

The king of Habish tried to throw Guru Nanak Dev Ji in fire, but was not successful.

"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) 6am 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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In the Habish desh, Guru Nanak Dev Ji arrives to liberate the king. But the king was a tyrant - who aimed to kill individuals from a specific faith. Guru Ji manifested a chola with many languages written on this chola - confusing the people but teaching a deeper message to the sangat. The king tried to drown Guru Ji but was not successful.

"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) 6am 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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Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that you need to implement and follow the Sikhi path, rather than just talking about it. Knowing about it is great, but if you don't do anything with that knowledge, then it's not as helpful for you. Guru Ji tells the King Kaaroon that you know greed is bad for you, but if you don't do anything about it then what's the point

"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) 6am 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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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G5u7ygwxrTA

Gurmeet Singh from BC, Canada travels to the UK to support his wife attend the Journey of Compassion retreat. He arrives and falls in love with the warmth and spiritually uplifting sangat, so much so that when they left to go on holiday to Rome, a few days in, they were missing the sangat so much that they cancelled their holiday and came back to attend the Somerset monthly divan! In this conversation, we hear about the inspirational stories of Gurmeet Singh in his service as a lieutenant in the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services. Bhai Baljit Singh and Gurmeet Singh discuss judgement in sangat, the difficult journey of overcoming habits of addiction and the concept of service and devotion. This is a much watch and very powerful conversation.

Watch the divan Gurmeet Singh attended:

https://youtu.be/RvZUeoG0j1Y

00:00:00 - Coming up

00:02:05 - Introduction

00:03:12 - First experiences of Sikhi

00:08:38 - Choosing a career path

00:11:08 - Struggling in high school

00:12:55 - Building up idea to become a firefighter

00:16:45 - Becoming a firefighter

00:19:57 - Not segregating seva (service) and bhagti (devotion)

00:23:17 - Spiritual experiences whilst firefighting

00:30:16 - Experiences with Sukhmani Sahib

00:35:10 - Feeling connected with Sikhi and feeling judged by sangat because of physical appearance (e.g. being mona)

00:38:12 - Plans to keep kes (uncut hair) - Vaheguru is timeless

00:39:55 - Feeling judged in sangat

00:44:01 - How Gurmeet Singh ended up in the UK

00:50:25 - There's a role for everyone in Sikhi - Gurmeet Singh's experiences in Langar

00:52:51 - Dealing with addictions/habits - SUPPORTING EACH OTHER

01:06:37 - The Guru's Friend - Gur-Meet

01:09:23 - Experiences doing CPR as a firefighter

01:11:03 - Power of Gurmukhi Names

01:14:47 - Experience of saving a 7 year old girl

01:21:49 - Experience of helping at a car accident whilst off duty

01:27:28 - Thank you Gurmeet Singh - Vaheguru's Service

01:28:47 - Highlighting people's strengths

#Firefighting #Spirituality #Service

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