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Welcome to ”Sikhi Soundbites,” a podcast that delivers bite-sized servings of Sikh history and wisdom directly to your ears. In each episode, we present concise and captivating stories from Sikh history, highlighting pivotal events, influential figures, and their profound impact on Sikhism. Additionally, we delve into the depths of Sikh philosophy and share timeless wisdom and teachings that can enrich your life. Join us for quick and insightful soundbites that provide a comprehensive glimpse into the essence of Sikhi, making it accessible and engaging for all.
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In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Sireeraag Kabeer Jeeau Kaa,’ found on Ang 91 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.
ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ ਕਬੀਰ ਜੀਉ ਕਾ ॥ ਏਕੁ ਸੁਆਨੁ ਕੈ ਘਰਿ ਗਾਵਣਾ
Sri Raag, composition of Bhagat Kabir Ji: One dog (In the form of greed) sings at another’s house
In this katha clip, Giani Daljeet Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal wale) shares a tale from the life of Sant Attar Singh Ji (Mastuana Wale), where he encounters a supposed renunciate who, despite living apart from the world, remained deeply bound to maya.
In this katha clip, Giani Daljeet Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal wale) recounts how Sri Maan Shaheed Sant Baba Jarnail Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale transformed the life of an alcoholic, guiding him onto the path of Sikhi and shaheedi. That individual later attained martyrdom and is forever remembered as Shaheed Bhai Rasal Singh Arifke.
In this katha clip, Giani Gurvinder Singh Nangli details the greatness of the Ik Oankaar shabad.
In this katha clip, Giani Gurvinder Singh Nangli briefly explains the different mantars within Sikhi, before going into greater depth on the Shaheedi mantar, a topic that is rarely discussed.
In this katha clip, Giani Gurvinder Singh Nangli briefly discusses the Prem Ambodh Granth, which is attributed to have been written by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji in 1693.
In this katha clip, Giani Gurvinder Singh Nangli explains the greatness of the Vahiguru mantar by describing the significance of each of its four main letters.
In this katha clip, Baba Banta Singh Ji (Munda Pind Wale) recounts the shaheedi of Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra and the events that led up to it.
In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the Bhagat Bani found on Ang 91 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. This preface includes several sakhis of the Bhagats mentioned in Gurbani and begins with Bhai Gurdas Ji asking Guru Sahib if he could behold their darshan.
In this katha clip, Giani Partap Singh Ji (Hazoor Sahib Wale) details why Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji went hunting.
In this katha clip, Giani Partap Singh Ji (Hazoor Sahib Wale) explains when Kavi Ji fully completed the Sri Nanak Parkash Granth and the Sri Gurpartap Suraj Parkash Granth, while also addressing how some people continue to disrespect Kavi Ji’s historical granths despite the priceless masterpieces he gave us of the Guru Sahibaan’s history.
In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains the entire Guru Khalsa Sant Samaj controversy with the SGPC regarding their attempt to change the positioning of the mangals within Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. This mangal alteration issue lasted for 13 years, during which mahapurakhs and vidvaans from all sampardas united to address and oppose the changes introduced by the SGPC.
In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Kubudh Ddoomanee Kudhiaa Kasain Par Nindhaa Ghat Chooharee Muthee Karodh Chanddaal,’ found on Ang 91 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.
ਕੁਬੁਧਿ ਡੂਮਣੀ ਕੁਦਇਆ ਕਸਾਇਣਿ ਪਰ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਘਟ ਚੂਹੜੀ ਮੁਠੀ ਕ੍ਰੋਧਿ ਚੰਡਾਲਿ ॥
With corrupted understanding, the mind becomes filthy and cruel; ruthless like a butcher.
Slandering others, the heart becomes impure, robbed and ruined by anger, becoming savage in nature.
In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains in detail the five types of karams: nit, namit, praschit, kaamic, and nakhid.
In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Satigur Kai Bhaanai Jo Chalai Tis Vaddiaaiee Vaddee Hoi,’ found on Ang 90 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.
ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਭਾਣੈ ਜੋ ਚਲੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਵਡੀ ਹੋਇ ॥
One who walks in harmony with the Will of the True Guru, obtains the greatest glory.
In this katha clip, Bhai Balbir Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal Wale) shares a story in which Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji explains to Bhai Tara Singh Sankh how the samskaars(psychological imprints from past lives) he is experiencing in this life have carried over from his previous life.
In this katha clip, Bhai Balbir Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal Wale) explains the unseen world that is only perceived by great spiritual beings. He shares a story related by Sant Singh Maskeen Ji to illustrate this reality, and also references the sakhi of Ram Rai Ji—how his physical body was burned by the masands while he was in samadhi and separated from bodily awareness—demonstrating how the unseen world truly operates.
In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Munddahu Bhulee Naanakaa Fir Fir Janam Muieeaas’, found on Ang 89 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.
ਮੁੰਢਹੁ ਭੁਲੀ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਫਿਰਿ ਫਿਰਿ ਜਨਮਿ ਮੁਈਆਸੁ ॥
Forgetting the Primal Lord, O Nanak, people are born and die, over and over again.
In this katha clip, Giani Jangbir Singh Ji (Hazur Sahib Wale) explains how the Guru Sahibaan lived celibate lives despite having children. He shares that Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji stated the Gurus—and seven generations of Baba Buddha Ji’s lineage—had children through nadar drishti, meaning through divine grace and blessed sight. This presents an interesting perspective held within the Damdami Taksal and or the Bhindran Samparda.
In this katha clip, Giani Jangbir Singh Ji (Hazur Sahib Wale) explains that Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji was never named Tyag Mal. He shares how Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji used to speak about this and notes that the earliest scholar to refer to Guru Sahib as Tyag Mal was Giani Gian Singh, whose works were published in the late 1800s (around the 1880s). Giani Ji also mentions that Sri Guru Ram Das Ji was likewise never named Bhai Jetha Ji.
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