Rahao Podcast

Ep 26: In this episode, hosts Tavroop Kaur and Anantdeep Singh discuss the significance of the creation and mission of the Khalsa, as well as commentary and reflection on what the modern day Khalsa looks like. [This episode was recorded in April of 2026] Make sure to follow @rahaopodcast to stay up to date on our new and upcoming content!

In this episode, host Tavroop Kaur is in conversation with journalist, Joti Kaur Rekhi. In this epsiode, they discuss her journey into journalism, reporting as a means of advocacy, and what her craft means to her as a Punjabi Sikh. Make sure to follow @rahaopodcast to stay up to date on our new and upcoming content!

Ep 24: The Gurmat Sangeet Series with Dr. Gagandeep Singh is out now on Spotify , Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud!  Listen to Anantdeep Singh's discussion with Dr. Gagandeep Singh on his journey in Gurmat Sangeet and his efforts to preserve it's history and practice. Make sure to follow @rahaopodcast to stay up to date on our new and upcoming content!

Ep. 23: In this episode, host Tavroop Kaur is in conversation with artist Ardaas Kaur. They discuss Ardaas Kaur’s journey into art, what it means to be an artist, as well as how art and storytelling has shaped her personal journey towards Akal Purakh. This episode is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @rahaopodcast so you can be up to date on al...

Ep 22: In this episode host, Anantdeep Singh, is in conversation with athletes Teja and Harmehar Singh who both played basketball at the collegiate level. In this episode, they discuss their journey with basketball, pride in their Sikh identity, and reflections on the game. The episode is now out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. Be sure to follow us on @rahaopodcast on instagram to sta...

Ep 21: The Gurmat Sangeet Series with Bhai Harlove Singh is out now on Spotify , Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud! Listen to Anantdeep Singh's discussion with Bhai Harlove Singh about his journey with Gurmat Sangeet, his album, vision for the future of Gurmat Sangeet, and much more! Be sure to follow us on @rahaopodcast on instagram to stay updated on new content and upcoming episodes!

Ep. 20: A Discussion on "Call Me Home", is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud! Listen to Tavroop Kaur’s discussion with poet Harman Kaur about her new book “Call Me Home”! Click the link in our bio to listen! Be sure to follow us to stay updated on new content and upcoming episodes!

Ep. 20: A Discussion on Call Me Home, is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud! Listen to Tavroop Kaur’s discussion with poet Harman Kaur about her new book “Call Me Home”! Click the link in our bio to listen! Be sure to follow us to stay updated on new content and upcoming episodes!

In our first year episode of the year, Tavroop Kaur and new host Anantdeep Singh reflect on the Basant season through a shabad revealed to Guru Amar Das Sahib Ji, ਹਰਿ ਜੀਉ ਆਪੇ ਲੈਹੁ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਚ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ Through this shabad, our hosts discuss tangible ways to get into a state of Basant and reflect on how they can carry these habits after the season is over. Please forgive us fo...

In our last episode of the year, please join Tavroop Kaur in another addition to our gurbani veechar series. In this episode Tavroop discusses a veechar on the shabad ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਾ ਹਰਿ ਰੰਙੁ ਹੈ ਹਰਿ ਰੰਙੁ ਮਜੀਠੈ ਰੰਙੁ॥'har naama har rang hai har rang majeethai rang' and provides her insight on how we can apply the teachings of this shabad into our lives. Please forgive us for any mistakes. Don't forget to f...

Rahao welcomes you into 2024 with a brand new episode. Thank you for your continuous support. We are grateful for your sangat. Please join Tavroop Kaur for this solo episode in addition to our gurbani veechar series. In this episode Tavroop discusses a veechar on the shabad ਮਨੁ ਹਾਲੀ ਕਿਰਸਾਨੀ ਕਰਣੀ ਸਰਮੁ ਪਾਣੀ ਤਨੁ ਖੇਤੁ॥ ‘man halee kirsanee karni’ and provides her insights on how we can apply ourselves...

In this month's episode our podcast host Tavroop has been joined by Harman Kaur. Harman Kaur is a writer and the author of ‘Phulkari’. She was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, but is now living in the Bay Area, California. Harman is a Panjabi Sikh woman, and she uses her writing to express and explore the complexities that come with her identity. Tavroop and Harman discuss the writ...

In this month's episode our podcast host Tavroop has been joined by Harman Kaur. Harman Kaur is a writer and the author of ‘Phulkari’. She was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, but is now living in the Bay Area, California. Harman is a Panjabi Sikh woman, and she uses her writing to express and explore the complexities that come with her identity. Tavroop and Harman discuss the writ...

In this months episode we have been joined by a familiar voice, Manvir Kaur who you may recognise who was our dear audio editor and sakhi series co host. Manvir and Tavroop Kaur have a discussion about Hukam based on their personal stories and reflection on gurbani. Manvir and Tavroop discuss how to accept and embrace hukam as well apply it to our lives on a day to day basis.  Don't forget to...

We are joined with Jasmin Kaur for this months episode. Jasmin is a writer, illustrator and poet. Her writing explores themes of feminism, womanhood, social justice and love, acts as a means of healing and reclaiming identity. She has been named a "rising star" by Vogue Magazine and a "Writer to Watch" by CBC Books, she has toured across North America, the UK and Australia to c...

We're back with our first episode of 2023...albeit a little late in the year! This month episode is brought to you by Tavroop Kaur, our new Podcast host. In this episode we will discuss the meaning of Sangat, what Sangat is supposed to look like, and how we can utilise Sangat as a tool to move forward on this path based off bani, history and Tavroop shares her own individual experiences. Don't for...

This episode is brought to you by Darshleen Kaur as she talks about her journey about recent travels in India and at the Sidak summer camp in Vancouver. Darshleen reflects on these anecdotes as a love letter to her future self as she reminisces about her recent travels. Darshleen talks about getting to the end of our studies, deadlines and merely getting by with being so exhausted from e...

In this episode we are joined by Manvir Kaur who is our Gurbani Veechar teacher and is also our previous audio editor. This episode is narrating the story of Ganika the prostitute using Bhai Gurdaas Ji 's vaaran. Ganika was a prostitute who lived in a market in the center of a town. She often committed adultery and many other sins. Men were mesmerized by her beauty and youth. Every evening, her ho...

We are joined with Jasmin Kaur for this months episode. Jasmin is a writer, illustrator and poet. Her writing explores themes of feminism, womanhood, social justice and love, acts as a means of healing and reclaiming identity. She has been named a "rising star" by Vogue Magazine and a "Writer to Watch" by CBC Books, she has toured across North America, the UK and Australia to connect with youth th...

In this episode we are joined by Ravina Kaur who is a digital artist. Ravina Kaurs body of work respects a microcosm of collectiveness, visually encapsulating her deep admiration for her Punjabi-Sikh roots and the curiosity of the deep divinity of this world we live in. Her artwork broadly ranges from breaking generational norms and household gender roles to showcasing the strength that Punjabi wo...

In this episode we are joined by Shuranjeet Singh who is the founder of Taraki - a non-profit organization working with Punjabi communities to reshape approaches to mental health. Our 3 main focal points are mental health challenges, career-centered pressure, and generational trauma. Since Rahao has started, we have talked about various things that intertwine with mental health. Today we are actua...

In this months discussion, Darshleen & Neelam (our podcast manager) sit down and have a conversation with Rajvatan Singh who is a History/Sociology teacher and a professional fashion model from London, UK. In this episode we talked about British identity, Sikh student associations (SSAs)/ Sikh societies, casteism and toxic masculinity. Be sure to check out part 1 where we discuss the arch...

WE ARE BACK IN TIME FOR 2022! After a short hiatus, we are happy to announce that we have a new episode for you all! This month's episode is brought to you by Darshleen Kaur and Manvir Kaur. In this episode they attempt to debunk the purpose of life and what we should be doing according to gurmat and societal pressures. As It's coming to the end of the year they reflect on how exhausted and burnt...

In this months discussion, Darshleen Kaur sits down to have a conversation with Mayher Kaur who is the website manager for SikhTeens. Mayher is a current undergrad at the University of Chicago and is majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Computer Science in hopes to study medicine in the future. In this episode Darshleen & Mayher discuss their wholesome college/university experiences...

In this months discussion, Darshleen sits down and has a conversation with Prabhdeep Singh Kehal. Prabhdeep is a  writer, community scholar, and educator whose pronouns are they,them,theirs - (English) & Di, Massi Ji - (Punjabi). As a sociologist and doctoral candidate at Brown University, Prabhdeep researches how people and communities create knowledge about race and racism, and how they...