In this pauri, the eternal Divine is described as beyond creation and installation, self-existent and pure, honouring those who serve with love and devotion. Guru Nanak Dev Ji reminds us of the boundless virtues of this supreme entity, emphasising that through singing, listening, and keeping love in one’s heart, sorrow departs and peace enters. The Guru’s wisdom is the key to unlocking the ultimate truth, revealing the Divine’s presence in all forms and guiding devotees towards unity with the eternal. The Guru’s company shapes destiny and bestows understanding, reminding us that without the Guru, true knowledge is unattainable. Above all, the One Creator is the generous Giver to all beings, never to be forgotten.

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00:00:00 - Coming up

00:00:34 - Mool Mantar Jap and Simran

00:03:41 - Manglacharan

00:05:16 - Recitation of Pauri 5

00:05:58 - Gratitude to Guru Sahib

00:06:32 - Recap of the previous week

00:09:41 - They exist beyond creation - Thaapia na jaay keetaa na hoay

00:12:23 - They are completely pure - Aapay aap niranjan soay

00:14:16 - Sakhi of Bhagat Kabir Ji meditating on Ram

00:18:47 - Serve the Divine and earn true honour - Jin sevyia tin paya maan

00:20:22 - Sakhi of Todar Mal and Baba Moti Ram Mehra

00:23:24 - Nanak sings of the source of all virtues - Nanak gaavei gunee nidaan

00:25:40 - Sing, listen, and hold love within - Gaavai suneai man rakheai bhao

00:30:12 - Pain leaves, peace arrives - Dukh parhar sukh ghar lai jai

00:33:02 - Parmatma's guidance reveals the truth - Gurmukh nadhan Gurmukh vaydan

00:35:38 - Guru embodies all divine forms - Gur Easar Gur Gorakh Barma

00:38:44 - Merging to the sound of the Naad

00:39:50 - Destroying our inner vices and getting closer to Guru ji

00:42:02 - Guru’s presence shapes and honours destiny - Jay ho jaanaa aakhaa naahee

00:43:37 - Only the Guru enlightens - Guraa ik dayhi bujhae

00:44:08 - The One gives to all - I will never forget - Sabhnaa jea kaa ik daataa

00:46:25 - Simran

00:50:00 - Closing

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In this pauri, Guru Nanak Dev Ji describes how countless beings constantly ask and pray for blessings from the Divine, who is the eternal Giver and fulfiller of needs. People request material comforts, power, honour, and salvation, but only those who accept the Hukam (Divine Will) and remain content in it find true spiritual peace. Guru Ji reminds us that Parmatma’s giving never stops, while the desires of beings are endless, and true wisdom lies in embracing contentment and understanding the Creator’s Will. Praising the Divine at the Ambrosial hours, Amritvela, is how we can truly experience God's grace.

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00:00:00 - Coming up

00:01:00 - Mool Mantar Jap and Simran

00:04:08 - Manglacharan

00:05:50 - Recitation of Pauri 4

00:06:55 - Gratitude to Guru Sahib

00:07:24 - Recap of the previous week

00:10:06 - Language of love for the True Master - Saachaa Saahib Saach Naaay

00:13:35 - How can we engage with Parmatma?

00:22:06 - Always asking, always receiving - Aakhahi mangahi dayhi dayhi

00:28:35 - Sakhi of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji and Emperor Jahangir

00:37:06 - What do I need to do to see Your court? - Fayr ke agai rakheai

00:38:17 - At the ambrosial hours, praise the Divine - Amrit vaylaa sach nao

00:43:15 - Vaheguru Simran

00:46:12 - Types of Amrit Vela

00:51:40 - Its all about karma - Karmee aavai kaprha

00:56:22 - Naanak evai jaanrai sabh aapay sachiaar

00:58:57 - Closing

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In this Katha Bhai Charndeep Singh covers Pauri 3 of Japji Sahib emphasising the infinite greatness of the Divine and the countless ways people attempt to praise and understand it. Guru Nanak Dev Ji highlights that no matter how many prayers or praises are offered, the true essence of the Divine remains beyond human comprehension. He encourages us to sing the praises of the Creator with love and devotion, as this is the most profound way to connect with the Divine. The pauri also reflects on the boundless generosity of the Divine, which continues to give without ever tiring, while humans, consumed by worldly desires, grow weary of receiving. Ultimately, Guru Nanak Dev Ji reminds us that walking the spiritual path and experiencing the benevolence of the Divine is a gift granted by the Command (Hukam) of the Creator.

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00:00:00 - Coming up

00:01:10 - Mool Mantar Jap and Simran

00:04:13 - Manglacharan

00:05:28 - Recitation of Pauri 3

00:06:51 - Gratitude to Guru Sahib

00:07:53 - Recap of the previous week

00:09:02 - How much strength does the Vaheguru Ji have?

00:10:10 - Who can sing about the power of Vaheguru Ji? - Gaavai ko taann

00:12:11 - Who can sing about the numerous gifts from the Divine? - Gaavai ko daat

00:15:27 - Who can sing about the virtues of Vaheguru Ji? - Gaavai ko gunn

00:17:02 - Who can sing about Vaheguru Ji's knowledge? - Gaavai ko vidiaa

00:18:36 - Who can sing about Vaheguru Ji's ability to create and destroy? Gaavai ko saaj

00:19:53 - Who can sing about Vaheguru Ji taking a soul and then restoring it? - Gaavai ko jee-a lai fir dayh

00:20:37 - Who can sing about how close or far Vaheguru Ji is? - Gaavai ko jaapai

00:21:11 - Who can sing about Vaheguru Ji being ever present ? - Gaavai ko vaykhay

00:22:50 - Singing about Vaheguru Ji's Power

00:25:16 - Gratitude for the divine gifts

00:28:17 - Experiencing the glorious virtues

00:29:49 - Singing about the difficult philosophical concepts

00:31:03 - The Divine Will - Creation and destruction

00:33:37 - Sakhi of Bhai Aadam Ji

00:42:45 - So many people have tried! - Kathanaa kathee na avai tott

00:45:48 - The Divine keeps giving, we keep taking - Daydaa day lainday thak paa-eh

00:51:48 - Its all within His divine command - Hukamee hukam chalaa-ay raahu

00:54:07 - Vaheguru Ji is playful and carefree - Naanak vigasai vayparvaahu

00:58:45 - Closing

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This is one of the most common spiritual questions that is asked and can be challenging to understand. In this Katha video, Bhai Charndeep Singh attempts to answer this question as part of the translation of the 2nd pauri (stanza) of Sri Japji Sahib.

In this pauri, Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches us that everything has been created by God's will and everything happens with within Their command. Our focus needs to remain on our actions to ensure we are doing the right thing whilst are living this life and walking on the path of spirituality.

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00:00:00 - Coming up

00:00:52 - Mool Mantar Jap and Simran

00:03:47 - Manglacharan

00:05:15 - Recitation of Pauri 2

00:06:35 - Remembrance of Baba Moti Ram Mehra Ji

00:09:02 - Recap of the previous week

00:11:26 - Hukamee Hovan Aakaar Hukam Na Kahiaa Jaiee

00:16:22 - Hukamee Hovan Jeea Hukam Milai Vaddiaaiee

00:19:04 - Two types of lives - Jar Shristi & Chaitan Shristi

00:23:54 - Hukamee Utam Neech Hukam Likh Dhukh Sukh Paie'eeh

00:25:19 - The three types of Karam

00:36:22 - What is Nishkaam Karam?

00:42:30 - Dukh and Sukh (Pain and Pleasure)

00:45:13 - Ikna Hukamee Bakhasees Ik Hukamee Sadhaa Bhavaie'eeh

00:49:50 - Hukamai Andhar Sabh Ko Baahar Hukam Na Koi

00:51:17 - Naanak Hukamai Je Bujhai Ta Haumai Kahai Na Koi

00:54:53 - Next Week's Pauri - The power of Parmatma

00:55:32 - Closing

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In this Katha video, Bhai Charndeep Singh explores the translation and spiritual meanings of the first pauri (stanza) in Sri Japji Sahib. Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the 1st Sikh Guru, explain to us in this pauri how true realisation of Vaheguru cannot be achieved by performing rituals or prolonging spiritual practices. The only way to attain this is through complete acceptance of Hukam.

This was recorded on 27th January 2024, Baba Deep Singh Ji's janam dihara (birthday) which is why there is reference to Baba Deep Singh Ji during the katha.

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00:00:00 - Coming up

00:01:15 - Mool Mantar Jap and Simran

00:04:11 - Manglacharan

00:05:52 - Pauri One

00:06:41 - Introduction & Recap

00:11:13 - Commemorating Baba Deep Singh Ji

00:14:09 - Sochai Soch Naa Hovaee Jai Sochee Lakh Vaar

00:14:25 - How do we achieve the fourth state?

00:16:00 - What is self-realisation?

00:17:30 - Purity of the Mind

00:19:00 - Bathing in the Nectar Tank of Guru Ram Das

00:21:52 - Chupai Chup Naa Hovaee Jai Laai Rahaa Liv Taar

00:22:55 - Sakhi of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji & the Monee

00:30:19 - Bhukhia Bhukh Naa Utri Jai Banna Pureea Bhaar

00:32:43 - Hunger of the Mind

00:34:48 - Attachment and Contentment

00:37:08 - Sehas Sianpa Lakh Hohe Ta Ik Naa Chalai Naal

00:38:10 - Sakhi of Raja Janmeja - Clever Tricks

00:48:42 - Kiv Sachiaraa Hoeai Kiv Koorhai Tutai Paal

00:49:50 - Hukam Rajae Chalnaa - The Order of Parmatma

00:52:01 - Nanak Likhiaa Naal - Acceptance of Hukam

00:56:00 - Achieving Oneness with Naam

00:57:41 - Gurmantar Jaap

00:59:20 - Closing

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The Japji Sahib bani starts with the Mool Mantar, a very powerful mantar which is the underpinning of the Sikh faith. In this katha video, Bhai Charndeep Singh explores the Mool Mantar and what it means to us on an individual basis, what is the instruction of Guru Nanak Dev Ji delivered via the Mool Mantar and how we can start to walk on the path of spirituality

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00:00:00 - Coming up

00:00:48 - Manglacharan

00:03:48 - Recap of previous weeks

00:07:48 - Meaning of Ek

00:14:11 - The Depth of Oankaar

00:15:56 - Big Bang Theory and Sikhi

00:19:19 - Maya in Gurbani

00:20:23 - What is Rajogun, Tamogun and Satogun?

00:26:25 - Analogy of 4th State - Turiya Avastha

00:28:45 - Sehaj - Sign Wave Analogy

00:32:45 - Being a Gurmukh

00:35:50 - Anand Karaj and state of Sehaj

00:37:13 - Sat-Naam - Power of God's Name

00:41:55 - Karta Purakh - Constant creation

00:45:22 - Nirbhau - Why should we fear God?

00:51:18 - Nirvair - Challenges of not showing hate

00:54:05 - Akaal Moorat - Beyond time

00:59:17 - Gurprasad - Guru's blessings

01:02:05 - Jap - Instruction to chant Naam

01:02:49 - Aad Sach - True before time

01:03:17 - Jug Aad Sach - True at start of time

01:03:39 - Hai Bhi Sach - Focus on the present

01:05:02 - Nanak Hosi Bhi Sach - Forever true

01:05:28 - Big Crunch Theory and Sikhi

01:06:13 - Power of Mool Mantar

01:07:45 - Closing

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Ever wondered why is Sri Japji Sahib so highly regarded in Sikhi? In this katha, we explore the greatness of this amazing bani (prayer) by going through the history of Sri Japji Sahib, the Mool Mantar, and the role that Bhai Lehna Ji played in the composition of this bani.

We will also discuss how powerful and incredible Sri Japji Sahib is through many historical accounts, known as Sakhis.

Sri Japji Sahib is the first bani in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, delivered to us by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. This bani gives us Braham Gyan, spiritual wisdom to help us experience and merge into Vaheguru Ji. It is recited daily as part of the morning Nitnem (daily prayers) and can also be recited at any time during the day.

In this new English Katha series, we will be going through the translation and meanings of Sri Japji Sahib. We will reflect upon the translations of each stanza (pauri) and how this wisdom has changed the lives of many people, and how this can be applied to our lives.

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00:00:25 Mool Mantar Jap and Simran

00:03:23 Manglacharan

00:05:40 Recap of last week

00:09:03 Gurbani is the Guru, Guru is the Gurbani

00:11:11 Transformational power of sakhis

00:13:56 How we should learn from Sakhian and Pangtian

00:17:18 The history of Japji Sahib

00:19:22 Guru Nanak Dev Ji at the Bein River

00:21:30 Vaheguru's message to Guru Nanak Dev Ji

00:22:25 Guru Ji Meeting the Sidhs

00:27:10 The compilation of Sri Japji Sahib

00:29:26 Sakhi of Guru Amardass Ji at Goindwal

00:31:18 Sakhi of Bhai Lakhu Ji

00:38:56 Sakhi Bhai Budhu Ji serving langar

00:45:04 Japji Sahib - power of the Shaheeds

00:48:00 Remembering our History

00:48:55 Benti to recite and memorise Sri Japji Sahib

00:50:21 Sakhi of Sri Guru Hargobind Ji and Bhai Gopala Ji

00:55:04 Explanation of the Mantars - Tree Analogy

00:57:36 Vaheguru Meditation

00:59:07 Definitions of Mool Mantar

01:10:35 The One God is our father

01:11:18 Next Week

01:11:50 Closing

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Sri Japji Sahib is the first prayer in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, written by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. This prayer gives us Braham Gyan, spiritual wisdom to help us experience and merge into Vaheguru Ji. It is recited daily as part of the morning Nitnem (daily prayers) and can also be recited at any time during the day.

In this new English Katha series, we will be going through the translation and meanings of Sri Japji Sahib and the history behind it's composition. In this series, we will reflect upon the translations of each stanza (pauri) and how this wisdom has changed the lives of many people, and how this can be applied to our lives.

This first video of Sri Japji Sahib English Katha, will explore the origins of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the purpose of Guru Ji's coming to Earth and the importance of Gurbani. This will set the foundation for us to understand the significance and importance of Gurbani which will allow us to fully embrace the wisdom within Sri Japji Sahib as we embark on this journey together.

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00:00:00 Mool Mantar Jap and Simran

00:03:14 Manglacharan

00:04:43 Introduction

00:06:16 Listen to Katha and wash your pollution away

00:08:10 What's coming up during the year

00:08:55 The languages of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

00:10:50 The foundations

00:11:30 Why did Guru Nanak Dev Ji come to earth?

00:12:00 Kalyug and the four ages

00:14:21 The Varaan of Bhai Gurdas Ji

00:22:06 The emergence of the true Guru Nanak Dev Ji

00:23:23 The six types of Avtars

00:27:24 Understanding who Guru Nanak Dev Ji is

00:32:38 The three authenticities

00:36:35 Bani is Guru

00:38:48 Why is Gurbani powerful? Sakhi of Baba Mohan Ji

00:43:54 Lighthouse analogy - Gurbani is the light to illuminate this world

00:46:39 What is Gurbani telling us?

00:49:00 The power of the Hukamnama

00:50:30 Gurbani is the vibration from the True Source

00:57:25 Summary

01:02:13 Next Week - How great is Sri Japji Sahib

01:02:42 Closing

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