Sikhi Soundbites

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the BarahMaha shabad, found on Ang 133 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. This shabad corresponds to the twelve months of the year.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains in depth the life of Baba Bir Singh Ji Naurangabad. He discusses how Baba Ji was born through Guru Sahib’s bachan and shares the great spiritual miracles he performed through the power of Naam. He also explains how the Dogras heavily influenced the downfall of the Sikh Empire and details the ways in which they played a role in t...

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains how the Beas and Sutlej rivers in Punjab received their names.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains how Kavi Santokh Singh Ji foretold that changes would be made to his Sri Gurpartap Suraj Parkash Granth after his passing. For this reason, Kavi Ji included a line stating that he should not be blamed for those altered passages.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains why Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji created Dasam Bani: to awaken and manifest bir ras within us.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains which groups of people Sikhs should avoid associating themselves with.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains the use of the tilak within Sikhi, as well as the maryada still carried out by Singhs from Hazur Sahib to this very day.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains the four types of mat: manmat, anmat, durmat, and Gurmat.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains the nine granths studied within the Taksal as a prerequisite before beginning the study of Gurbani.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Har Jap Jape Man Dheere,’ found on Ang 132 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਹਰਿ ਜਪਿ ਜਪੇ ਮਨੁ ਧੀਰੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ Chanting and meditating on the Lord, the mind is held steady. ||1||Pause||

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Kaunu Su Mukataa Kaunu Su Jugataa,’ found on Ang 130 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਕਉਣੁ ਸੁ ਮੁਕਤਾ ਕਉਣੁ ਸੁ ਜੁਗਤਾ ॥ Who is liberated, and who is united?

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Aadh Purakh Aparanpar Aape,’ found on Ang 129 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਆਦਿ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਅਪਰੰਪਰੁ ਆਪੇ ॥ The Primal Being is Himself remote and beyond.

In this katha clip, Sant Waryam Singh Ji (Ratwara Sahib Wale) explains the Char padaraths, also known as the four treasures: dharam, arth, kaam, and moksh.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains the three bandans or sareers: the asthool, sookham, and karan sareers.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Manmukh Pareh Panddit Kahaaveh,’ found on Ang 128 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਮਨਮੁਖ ਪੜਹਿ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਕਹਾਵਹਿ ॥ The self-willed manmukhs read and recite; they are called Pandits-spiritual scholars.

In this short katha clip, Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji Bhindranwale explains the six characteristics or traits of a complete being, also known as a Sant.

In this short katha clip, Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji Bhindranwale explains the two ways we can spend our wealth (maya), while also detailing the future outcome that can result from spending it in one of those two ways.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains the deep respect Puratan Singhs gave to the Sri Sahib.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Meraa Prabh Bharapoor Rahiaa Sabh Thaiee,’ found on Ang 126 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਮੇਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਭਰਪੂਰਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਭ ਥਾਈ ॥ My God is pervading and permeating all places.

In this katha clip, Sant Waryam Singh Ji (Ratwara Sahib Wale) explains the different types of mahatmas, also known as mahapurakhs — great beings or elevated souls — who exist within this world.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) shares a story in which Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji Narangwal Wale, the founder of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha, exposes a fraudulent sant in front of his disciples.

In this katha clip, Jathedar Akali Baba Santa Singh Ji Nihang explains the lineage of the Khalsa Panth, which he identifies with the Buddha Dal according to his own belief and perspective. While I respectfully disagree with this notion, his view remains interesting to consider, especially given his role as Jathedar of the Buddha Dal.

In this katha clip, Jathedar Akali Baba Santa Singh Ji Nihang explains the ten mistakes attributed to Banda Singh Bahadur according to traditional Nihang perspectives.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains who the Raasdharis are.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Aatam Raam Paragaas Gur Te Hovai,’ found on Ang 123 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਆਤਮ ਰਾਮ ਪਰਗਾਸੁ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਹੋਵੈ ॥ The Divine Light of the Supreme Soul shines forth from the Guru.