In this episode of our Sikh History Podcast, we continue the remarkable journey of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and Bhai Makhan Shah Lubhana. Following the dramatic confrontation at Bakala, tensions rise as jealousy and greed burn within Dheermal and the masands.

This chapter explores one of the most powerful lessons of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s life – that forgiveness is not forgetfulness. Even in the face of betrayal, and attempts to undermine the Guru’s mission, Guru Ji responds with calm, divine wisdom and compassion.

Missed the earlier episodes? Catch up here:

Episode 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BZUKDCmJcA

Episode 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhkIeU-u-ic&t=627s

Subscribe and follow the full series as we uncover the life and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji – leading to his ultimate sacrifice for freedom of faith.

Timestamps

0:00 – Episode 2 Recap

1:00 – Makhan Shah storms the dera of Dheermal

5:55 – The masands are tied up

9:30 – Returning the stolen goods

11:30 – Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s indifference

14:50 – Guru Ji drops divine knowledge to Bhai Makhan Shah

23:00 – Mata Nanaki Ji’s reaction

30:00 – Words of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji

37:20 – Returning the goods with a message

41:00 – Forgiveness isn’t forgetfulness

44:45 – Dheermal’s reaction

51:20 – Dheermal returns to Kartarpur

59:00 – Bakala reacts

1:01:00 – Journey to Sri Amritsar Sahib

1:07:30 – Darbar Sahib locked and abandoned

1:09:30 – Guru Ji reflects by the sarovar

1:15:30 – Makhan Shah’s darshan and ishnaan

1:16:40 – Makhan Shah addresses the masands

1:21:00 – Guru Ji at pind Vulla

1:26:45 – Return to Bakala and growing jealousy

1:34:00 – Arrival at River Beas

1:36:30 – Guru Granth Sahib Ji arrives

1:41:00 – Guru Granth Sahib Ji in the Beas river

1:46:30 – Retrieving the Saroop from the river

1:57:30 – Closing reflections

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