"What I do know is that I want to live courageously and heart-centered. I want to live fully embracing life with my entire being and allowing the lightness of my breath to mingle with the heaviness of my matter."

In this Sikh Cast episode, Inni Kaur recounts the moment when she connected with sabad on a deep level, not just to explore her connection with Sikhi but to truly feel confident in being vulnerable and loving openly. Have a listen.

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Featuring:

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

#SikhPodcast #Love #BeingVulnerable #GuruWisdom #GuruGranthSahib #TheSikhCast

Asha Marie Kaur talks with The Sikh Cast host, Manpreet Jassal, about the history of how the Sikhs got to where they are in Afghanistan today. We separate facts from rumors and how Sikhs around the world can help.

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Featuring:

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

Manpreet Singh — https://twitter.com/mjassal

#SikhPodcast #Afghanistan #Kabul #AfghanSikhs #SikhHistory #TheSikhCast

The Sikh Cast Host, Manpreet Singh, revisits an episode from the past to help shed light on the present. Through Sabad we explore coming to terms with fear and overcoming anxiety during the current global pandemic.

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Featuring:

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

Manpreet Singh — https://twitter.com/mjassal

#Sabad #COVID-19 #Pandemic #SikhPodcast

Inni Kaur is sharing her reflections on how we can each deal with the effects of social distancing amid the Covid-19 crisis, so we can maintain an intimate relationship with each other through Sabad.

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As we approach Vaisakhi the Sikh Research Institute is hosting a daily live stream of reflections. For more details go to sikhri.org and join us for the Vaisakhi Countdown via Daily Reflections.

Featuring:

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

#Pandemic #Sikhi #Sabad

Dr. Pritpal Singh discusses the importance, history, and significance of Afghanistan for Sikhs, from the time of the Gurus to now.

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Featuring:

Pritpal Singh — sikhri.org/people/pritpal-singh

Manpreet Singh — https://twitter.com/mjassal

#History #Afghanistan #SikhPodcast

Harinder Singh discusses how Sikhs need to respond to COVID-19 starting with healthcare in their own home and communities. A deadly attack on Sikhs took place in Afghanistan on 25 Mar 2020. We break down what really happened and how Sikhs can be prepared for the future.

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Featuring:

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

Manpreet Singh — https://twitter.com/mjassal

#Covid19 #CoronaVirus #KabulAttack #SikhsInAfghanistan #TheSikhResponse #TheSikhCast

The Sikh Research Institutes Researcher, Jasleen Kaur, reveals her journey through grief and reflection. She then expresses how one particular Sabad has helped her on the path.

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Featuring:

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

ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਭਗਤ ਰਵਿਦਾਸ ਜੀਕੀ

1 Reality realized by Eternal Perfection’s Grace!

When “I” was present, You were not; now only You, no “I.”

Like strong winds raise ocean waves; only water is within water. 1

O’ Master-Illusionist! What can I say this doubt is like?

It is not like what [we] think. Reflect

...I was angry at the Divine, I was so angry and so sad and I realized that it was in this desperation that the proverbial veil of separation or any perceived distance...

Harinder Singh talks about Valentine's Day, the concept of Love in Sikhi, Martyrdom, the Lovers of Panjab and more.

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Featuring:

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

Manpreet Singh — https://twitter.com/mjassal

#ValentinesDay #Love #Sikhi #SikhPodcast

2019 would mark the 550th Prakash Purab (Illumination Day) of Guru Nanak Sahib. To commemorate this monumental event SikhRI is launching a children’s audio story series in English and Panjabi based on the life and travels of Guru Nanak Sahib. These well-loved stories will help to initiate Sikh children into the Guru’s life and his teachings in a non-judgmental way.

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Featuring:

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

Panjabi – Arpinder Kaur

#KidsCast #Children #Sikhi #Vahiguru #SikhPodcast

I once met an elderly man who had taken pictures before and after 1984.

I asked him: “What was it like photographing 84’?”

His response: “I feel like I have been photographing 1984 my entire life.”

His response shook me and it became a very significant moment for me.

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Featuring:

Amanpreet Kaur 

Amanpreet Kaur has a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and a Bachelor of Laws. She is an alumna of Sikh Research Institute’s Sidak program and the World Sikh Organization’s (WSO) Sikh Youth Leadership Institute program. She is driven by a passion for defending the human rights of all, women’s empowerment and the protection of animals. Amanpreet’s most recent Seva project includes acting as WSO’s Lower Mainland representative for the 1 Billion Rising Initiative, a global initiative raising funds and creating care packages for survivors of domestic violence.

#Poetry #1984 #History #SikhPodcast