This is a continuation of The Redemption: Jamuna's Journey.

We enter the world of Northern India in the 1920s through the eyes of a young Jain widow — Jamuna, as she struggles with loss, exploitation, and her own life. Through this immersive Audio Story, experience the translated poetics and narrative by renowned Sikh writer Bhai Vir Singh, recreated by the Sikh Research Institute.

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Read the continuation of Subhag Ji De Sudhar Hathin Baba Naud Singh translated by Creative Director Inni Kaur at sikhri.org, part 2 in a 3 part series.

https://www.sikhri.org/the_redemption_jamuna_s_journey_pt_2

Narration By:

Inni Kaur — sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur

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Enter the world of Northern India in the 1920s through the eyes of a young Jain widow — Jamuna, as she struggles with loss, exploitation, and her own life. Through this immersive Audio Story, experience the translated poetics and narrative by renowned Sikh writer Bhai Vir Singh, recreated by the Sikh Research Institute. 

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Read the full first chapter of Subhag Ji De Sudhar Hathin Baba Naud Singh translated by Creative Director Inni Kaur at sikhri.org.

https://www.sikhri.org/the_redemption_jamuna_s_journey_pt_1

Narration By:

Inni Kaur — sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur

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#sikh #Sikhi #BhiaVirSingh #Translation #Punjab #AudioStory #ImmersiveStory #Grief #Poetry #SikhPodcast

Researcher Asha Marie Kaur dives into two Sabads from the Guru Granth Sahib and reveals their Persian influences illuminating a new perspective in Gurbani.

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Read the article

Featuring: Asha Marie Kaur

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Researcher Jasleen Kaur and Producer Sean Holden look into the concept of Vastness in Sikhi. Through poetics and Gurbani from the Guru Granth Sahib and renowned Sikh poets, we delve into how to find comfort and 1ness in times of struggle.

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Featuring:

Jasleen Kaur - sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur

Host:

Sean Holden

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Amardeep Kaur recites her original poem Morning, Evening followed by a brief interview with the Sikh Research Institute's Content Producer, Sean Holden. She describes her personal journey with writing Sikh inspired poetry, teaching Sikhi at the University of Toronto, and what she hopes to give back to her readers.

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Morning, Evening

By: Amardeep Kaur

This breath, my sip of hot cha in the morning,

          as I gaze out of the window.

Removed from my mothership, yet still held, I feel connected.

Love, lost, reflect. I resist, with friends

          brightening the light of new openings.

Budding encounters full of stories.

I seek the small steps through colourful flowers and paths.

I am both here and there. My amritvela.

How is that possible?

Each breath, a new step,

I take So Dar with me.

It’s in my pocket, with a bundle of cards

          inked with my favourite Japanese pen.

It’s in my hand. I didn’t think I could even read.

But then I reach the last card, I thirst for more.

I could keep walking through the forest.

Even as the sun fades in the distance, I can see,

          the path is lit.

I want to keep walking.

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This episode of The Sikh Cast is from a live webinar recorded on June 29th, 2020. It features Senior Fellow Harinder Singh and The Sikh Cast host Manpreet Jassal, together they discuss the controversial sikh motto "Raj Karega Khalsa." They get into its usage from the 1700's to a modern context, discussing the how and the what of its meaning.

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To read the original article by Harinder Singh click here - Raj Karega Khalsa: The Khalsa & The Rule

Featuring:

Manpreet Jassal - https://twitter.com/mjassal

Harinder Singh - sikhri.org/people/harinder-singh

Facilitator:

Manvinder Kaur - sikhri.org/people/manvinder-kaur

#Sikhi #Raj #Khalsa #SikhPodcast #Rule #Sikh

In this revisiting of Sabad of the Month we explore the meaning of symbolism in the Guru Granth Sahib.

Original Sabad recited by Parminder Kaur Chanana, and hosted by Manpreet Jassal with Creative Director Inni Kaur.

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Sabad

If I were to become a doe, 
dwelling in the forest, picking and eating grass and plants.
If I were to meet Husband-Divine by Guru’s Grace, 
I would continuously adore You, 
O! Breath of Breath, O! Life of Life.
I am a trader of the Charmer-Divine,
Your Nam is the merchandise and the trade, indeed! 1. Reflect.
If I were to become a koel* dwelling on a mango tree, 
I would reflect intuitively on Sabad.
If I were to meet my Husband-Divine naturally and intuitively, 
I would see the vision and the form of the Infinite. 2.
If I were to become a fish, dwelling in the Water-Divine, 
I would be in the domain of ‘The One’ who takes care of all life-forms.
I would meet my Husband-Divine with open arms who dwells all around. 3.
If I were to become a serpent, dwelling in the ground, 
I would become fear-free as Sabad dwells within.
Nanak: Those whose light merges with the Light become bride-lovers forever. 4.

Guru Nanak Sahib, Gauri Bairagan Rag | Guru Granth Sahib 157

Featuring:

Inni Kaur

Manpreet Singh Jassal

#Sikhi #Wisdom #GuruGranthSahib #Sabad #Shabad

Creative Director Inni Kaur discusses with The Sikh Cast host, Manpreet Jassal, the current state of protest in the United States. In a recent article, she reflects back in time to when Sikhs protested for their land and share her findings.

Read her full article here: https://www.sikhri.org/take_the_knee_with_a_prayer

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Featuring:

Inni Kaur - sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur

Host:

Manpreet Jassal - https://twitter.com/mjassal

#Sikh #Sikhi #BLM #Protest #SikhPodcast

The Sikh Cast Host has a one on one dialogue with Harinder Singh on how the Guru would deal with the Black Lives Matter Movement. They ask how can Sikhs around the world go beyond the protest and how do we explore it from the Sikhi lens.

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Featuring:

Harinder Singh - sikhri.org/people/harinder-singh

Host:

Manpreet Jassal - https://twitter.com/mjassal

#blacklivesmatter #sikhi #sikhism #Guru #SikhPodcast

The Sikh Cast is taking a close look at the Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM). The United States is in a moment of turmoil following the death of Minnesota resident George Floyd, leading to an outpouring of protests across the country.

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*Song Credit: I Just want to Live - Keedron Bryant & Johnetta Byrant - WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIuSLBX74Ac 

Featuring:

Harinder Singh - sikhri.org/people/harinder-singh

Asha Marie Kaur - sikhri.org/people/asha-marie-kaur

Special: Corey Winchester - https://twitter.com/mrwinniespeaks

Hosted By:

Manpreet Jassal - https://twitter.com/mjassal

#Sikhi #SikhPodcast #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #Education #Policy #Police