Basics of Sikhi

Guru Nanak Dev Ji plans to leave Batala and gives a lot of reassurance to everyone that they left. Walking near Ravi River, Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala find a beautiful place to take Anand (bliss) and meditate. "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the mo...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji knows what's in our inner heart, when the rest of the world may not understand. A wealthy man, Krori, feels an inner pull to praise Guru Sahib Ji "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accou...

The Brahmin travelled to meet Guru Nanak Dev Ji, but the Brahmin became very hungry during the travels. He sees the Langar of Guru Sahib Ji, but the Brahmin had a very strict routine of how his food was made. He was in a dilemma because he was hungry and initially refused to eat the Langar. "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Maha...

Walking towards the Nagar of Sialkot, Guru Nanak Dev Ji arrives and sits down. Guru Sahib Ji tells Bhai Mardana Ji to go into the city and figure out how much the value of truth and false is, based on this gold piece. "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one o...

A devotee asks Guru Nanak Dev Ji how they can write the love of Vaheguru in their heart, as they feel like they are practicing on the outside but wants to internalize the love as well "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beaut...

The Guru's words (Gurbani) are divine revelation from the One. As we connect to the words and teachings of the Sikh Guru's, we strip down our layers of ego and connect to our soul which is that One. Bhai Harman Singh shares a beautiful kabit (poetry) of Bhai Gurdas Ji and how when the Gursikh connects to Gurbani so much, they are completely absorbed into it, just like the moth with the light, the...

After an Ardaas (formal supplication) is carried out in a Gurdwara (Sikh temple), something called a Hukamnama is read from Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikh Eternal Guru). What is Hukamnama, and can it be only taken by certain people in certain places? Did you know that a Hukamnama can be really personal and it is a way to communicate with the Guru? Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUqD...

How can water be related to how we live our lives and spirituality in general? Bhai Harman Singh uses some amazing analogies to describe how we as a human race have become ignorant towards realising who we truly are and what our primary purpose is. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBzG3kbhhgU This video allows us to self-reflect, becoming more mindful when contemplating the purpos...

Baba Deep Singh Ji is one of the most influential Sikhs to have graced this Earth. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM2W9VouIfA# In this video, we go through the Shaheedi (martyrdom)of Baba Deep Singh Ji in a bite-size format. We also look at the lead-up to the Shaheedi and the different accomplishments that Baba Ji had throughout their life in service of the Guru. Dhan Dhan Baba...

In this gripping, emotion-filled and fact-filled video, Bibi Gurprit Kaur takes us on the journey of the Shaheedi of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the 9th Sikh Guru and three Sikhs, Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Dayala Ji & Bhai Sati Das Ji. Bibi Gurprit Kaur has made the effort to find, decipher and show us the handwritten orders that Guru Ji wrote, and they are presented in this video for you to have darshan (...

Bhai Harman Singh speaks about the importance of going to the Gurdwara. This video contains inspirational stories of some amazing Sikhs and even a personal story of Bhai Harman Singh. Sometimes we may become desensitised to going to the Gurdwara. Still, the stories in this video will make your hairs stand on end and give you a newfound love & appreciation for attending the Gurdwara. Watch on YouTu...

Baba Zorawar Singh Ji (age 9) and Baba Fateh Singh Ji (age 6), the two younger children of Guru Gobind Singh Ji refused to give up their Sikhi, even when offered the many luxuries and comforts. After being tortured and bricked alive, the brick wall fell. Both brothers then obtained Shaheedi (martyrdom) by having their throats slit by 2 mughal executioners. Watch this amazing video to relive what h...

Baba Deep Singh Ji is one of the most prominent figures in Sikh history. Mainly known for their great sacrifice in the battle of Amritsar Sahib, when the Golden Temple - Known as Sri Harmandar Sahib was taken over by Mughal control. However, there is much to the life of Baba Deep Singh Ji, such as the abundance of knowledge they acquired under the mentorship of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. They also...

In this thought-provoking video, we explore the question of whether jealousy can ever be considered positive. Drawing from the teachings of Guru Raam Das Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru, we learn about the dangers of jealousy and how it can lead to an incompleteness in our pursuit of happiness through material gains. Guru Ji's clear message is that jealousy is never a positive force in our lives and only...

Discover the transformational story of Mai Tabo, a woman haunted by her past mistakes. With nowhere else to turn, she finds hope at the feet of Guru Nanak in the 7th form, Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji. Join us as Bhai Baljit Singh Ji shares this inspiring true story of redemption and the power of surrendering to the Guru. Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or8eIh5kloQ

Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches us that even if we knew everything about how or when we're going to die, we still wouldn't be able to accept it. Sometimes in Sikhi we just want to do the bare minimum standard as the "passing grade" - this topic is explored deeper. Guru Sahib Ji enlightens the Shahu & the wife. "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was w...

When Guru Nanak Dev Ji travels, They don't think "where should I stay, I have nowhere". They think, "who should I uplift today, then I will stay there". Guru Sahib Ji creates all homes and everything around it. Guru Sahib Ji enters an area where everyone is treating Them disrespectfully & seems to not know how to treat a Sadhu "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji frees a leper from leprosy and enlightens the villagers to connect with Vaheguru Ji "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usually associated as a part of t...

Just to hear Guru Sahib Ji's name requires great Kirpa (grace), let alone to hear their katha. The villagers ask Guru Nanak Dev Ji about what Vaheguru looks like, so that they can fall in love with Vaheguru more. Guru Sahib Ji lets them know what Vaheguru is endless "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Sa...

It's the job of the Divine Creator to remove ego. When Brahma came to the realization and their ego was decreasing, they were brought from the stem of the flower to the flower in peace - appreciating the Divine Akaal Purakh. Brahma wasn't able to find the end of the Vishnu, Shivji etc, then how could they know the end of the Divine? Guru Sahib Ji explained further "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed...

Since we can't find the end of creation, how can we find the end of the Creator? Enjoy the beauty and the search. Paramatma is Beant (Endless) "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji arrived in Eminabad (in modern day Pakistan, north of Lahore). Babar is the worldly ruler at the time, in which Guru Sahib Ji has arrived to enlighten "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji sends Bhai Mardana Ji to go to the village and find Bhai Lalo Ji "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usually associated as a part of the greater text kno...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji describes how events will occur in the near future regarding Babar, but the people of the city don't know that Babar is only 1 day away and this city will turn into a city of murder based on the Hukam (command) of Vaheguru. For 219 years the Mughals will rule and then in Guru Sahib Ji's 10th form, a chance will arise. "Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the lif...

Listening to Guru Nanak Dev Ji describe the future of Mughal Raaj & the power behind Guru Sahib Ji's Shabad, the Brahmin begins to feel afraid and goes home. He prepares food & offers it to Guru Sahib Ji and does a benti to please help us during these dark times that are coming. Guru Sahib Ji explains the words of a Saint are like tough like the tusks of an elephant. Whatever is said cannot be tak...