Sikhi Soundbites

In this katha clip, Sri Maan Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains how Udasis did not originally cut their hair, and that Sri Chand Ji had nothing to do with the later change in their mat.

In this katha clip, Sri Maan Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains who Baba Ram Singh Namdhari, also known as Baba Ram Singh Kuka, was. Sant Ji details his upbringing, how he developed his following, what occurred during his time, how he claimed Guruship, and how he was eventually exiled from India during British rule.

In this katha clip, Sri Maan Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains the three avasthas connected to the sato, rajo, and tamo guns, while also detailing the fourth avastha, Turiya, known as the God-state.

In this katha clip, Sri Maan Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains what the Brahmaviharas are and the importance they hold in life for everyone.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Vasatr Pakhaal Pakhaale Kaiaa Aape Sanjam Hovai,’ found on Ang 139 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਵਸਤ੍ਰ ਪਖਾਲਿ ਪਖਾਲੇ ਕਾਇਆ ਆਪੇ ਸੰਜਮਿ ਹੋਵੈ ॥ They wash their clothes, and scrub their bodies, and try to practice self-discipline.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Suine Kai Parabat Gufaa Karee Kai Paanee Piaal,’ found on Ang 139 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਸੁਇਨੇ ਕੈ ਪਰਬਤਿ ਗੁਫਾ ਕਰੀ ਕੈ ਪਾਣੀ ਪਇਆਲਿ ॥ I may make a cave, in a mountain of gold, or in the water of the nether regions;

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Akhee Baajhahu Vekhanaa Vin Kannaa Sunanaa,’ found on Ang 139 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਅਖੀ ਬਾਝਹੁ ਵੇਖਣਾ ਵਿਣੁ ਕੰਨਾ ਸੁਨਣਾ ॥ To see without eyes; to hear without ears;

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Mohan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains how the weekdays received their names and how they are rooted in the same underlying meanings across different languages and places throughout the world.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Mohan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains the three types of atma found within Advait Vedanta: Gauna Atma, Mithya Atma, and Mukh Atma. This is a valuable clip for those interested in gaining insight into more subtle spiritual knowledge.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Mohan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains the different types of soormas found within Sikhi. I have posted on this topic in the past, but it is always valuable to hear the perspectives of other mahapurakhs on these subjects.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Mohan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains the three different Valmiks found within Ancient Indic tradition.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains how Ganesh Ji’s avtar took birth again as a Sikh in the 17th century, in the house of Sri Guru Amar Das Ji, as his grandson named Anand.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains the three different Manohar Daas Ji figures found within Sikhi.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Dhendhe Thaavahy Dhitaa Changaa Manmukh Aaisaa Jaaneeaai,’ found on Ang 138 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਦੇਂਦੇ ਥਾਵਹੁ ਦਿਤਾ ਚੰਗਾ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਐਸਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ॥ They prefer the gift, instead of the Giver; such is the way of the self-willed manmukhs.

In this katha clip, Giani Harbhajan Singh Dhudhikey (Vidyarthi Sampardai Bhindra) explains the four ways to reach Parmeshwar, as taught by vidvaans: sadh sangat, santokh, Naam, and brahm gian.

In this katha clip, Giani Harbhajan Singh Dhudhikey (Vidyarthi Sampardai Bhindra) shares a statement Sant Sundar Singh Ji Bhindranwale would often say about how difficult the path to finding Parmeshwar truly is.

In this katha clip, Giani Harbhajan Singh Dhudhikey (Vidyarthi Sampardai Bhindra) explains the three types of tapsya.

In this katha clip, Giani Harbhajan Singh Dhudhikey (Vidyarthi Sampardai Bhindra) shares a story from the life of Sant Attar Singh Ji Mastuana Wale, explaining why the consumption of meat is useless.

In this katha clip, Giani Bhuphinder Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal Wale) explains a forgotten maryada that should be performed after the antim sanskaar takes place.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Jeeau Pai Tan Saajiaa Rakhiaa Banat Banai,’ found on Ang 138 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਜੀਉ ਪਾਇ ਤਨੁ ਸਾਜਿਆ ਰਖਿਆ ਬਣਤ ਬਣਾਇ ॥ He placed the soul in the body which He had fashioned. He protects the Creation which He has created.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the Majh Ki Vaar shabad, found on Ang 137 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਵਾਰ ਮਾਝ ਕੀ ਤਥਾ ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੧  ਮਲਕ ਮੁਰੀਦ ਤਥਾ ਚੰਦ੍ਰਹੜਾ ਸੋਹੀਆ ਕੀ ਧੁਨੀ ਗਾਵਣੀ ॥ Vaar In Maajh, And Shaloks Of The First Mehla: To Be Sung To The Tune Of ""Malik Mureed And Chandrahraa Sohee-Aa""

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains how Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji freed Kavi Hirda Ram from jail and preserved the book he had written, known as the Hanuman Natak.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains the two shaktis of agyaan, meaning ignorance.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains the two kaarans found within Vedant that help one understand Vahiguru’s true nature and reality: the namit kaaran and the upadaan kaaran.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Sevee Satigur Aapanaa Har Simaree Dhin Sabh Rain,’ found on Ang 136 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਸੇਵੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਹਰਿ ਸਿਮਰੀ ਦਿਨ ਸਭਿ ਰੈਣ ॥ I serve my True Guru, and meditate on Him all day and night.