Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) English Katha

One of the Ministers of the King named Malik Bhago organises a big feast in the town and invites people from all 4 castes. Guru Ji being the knower of Malik Bhago’s sinful earnings refused to go to the feast. A Brahmin slanders Guru Ji and then comes with Malik Bhago’s servants to take Guru Ji. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by M...

Listening to the harsh words of slanderers in Eminabad, Guru Ji decides to leave the town for a different place, however, listening to the constant requests of Bhai Lalo Ji, they decide to stay for a month. 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 c...

Bhai Mardana Ji bows down to Guru Ji after listening about the 9 forms of Bhagti (devotion). They are served food by Bhai Lalo Ji, which Bhai Mardana Ji says tastes like Amrit (Ambrosial Nectar). Seeing Bhai Lalo Ji’s love and devotion from many lifetimes, Guru Ji gives enlightenment to Bhai Lalo Ji. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was writte...

Guru Ji starts their travels (Udaasia) along with Bhai Mardana Ji and visits Bhai Lalo Ji in Eminabad. When Bhai Mardana Ji asks about Bhai Lalo Ji, Guru Ji tells Bhai Mardana Ji about the devotion of Bhai Lalo Ji carried out over many lifetimes and also explains the 9 types of Bhagti (devotion). Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by...

Sikhs come to Kavi Santokh Singh Ji asking about their doubts regarding Sikh history. Kavi Ji by explaining the greatness of the Guru and Gurbani (Guru’s words) dispels the doubts of the Sikhs. 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...

Kavi Santokh Singh JI explains the reason behind writing Sri Nanak Prakash Granth, what basis they wrote this Granth on, and how some people from Hindals (disciples of Guru Amar Das Ji) and Bhagat Kabir Ji’s lineage wrote comparisons of their elders with Guru Nanak Dev Ji in a bad way to get praise for their lineage. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev...

Upon hearing Bebe Nanaki Ji’s request, Guru Ji arrives at Bebe Nanaki Ji’s house. Before leaving for Their Udaasia (travels), Guru Ji gives a blessing to Bebe Nanaki Ji that whenever Bebe Ji will remember them, Guru Ji will appear immediately. 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 (...

Guru Ji tells Bhai Mardana Ji to leave if they can't bear the harsh conditions of sleepless nights in hunger. Bhai Mardana decides to leave and on Guru Ji's command goes to Bebe Nanaki Ji to return the Rabab. However, getting immense love, respect, and food from Bebe Nanaki Ji and Bhai Jairam Ji, they go back to Guru Ji. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak...

After receiving a Rabab from Firanda and watching him disappear in thin air, Bhai Mardana Ji is bewildered. Guru Ji then explains the mystery behind the Rabab. 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 o...

After searching for a Rabab in the town on Guru Ji's command, Bhai Mardana Ji is in grief after listening to the words of slanderers about them and Guru Ji. Guru Ji tells Bhai Mardana Ji to visit a village called 'Rahak' and ask a person named 'Firanda' for a Rabab. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai San...

When asked by Guru Ji to bring a Rabab and play it, Bhai Mardana Ji brings a Dhadi (musician) with a Rabab from the town. As soon as Bhai Mardana Ji starts playing the Dhadi's Rabab, everyone is in bliss. 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 com...

Mehta Kalu Ji sends Bhai Mardana Ji to understand the reason behind Guru Ji becoming a renunciate. On meeting Guru Ji, Bhai Mardana Ji is blessed and desires to join Guru Ji but a concern is stopping them. 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 co...

Guru Ji enlightens the Khatri toll collector who asks for forgiveness for his hypocrisy near Bein river. Mool Chand Ji and Chando Rani Ji take Mata Sulakhni Ji along with them but agree to leave Baba Sri Chand Ji on Bebe Nanaki Ji's request. 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...

Hearing that Guru Ji left the store job and became a renunciate, Mool Chand Ji and Chando Rani Ji (Mata Sulakhni Ji's parents) came to visit in complete anger and spoke harsh words to Guru 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 a...

Everyone is astonished when Guru Ji starts calling out the thoughts in everyone's mind during the Namaz (prayers). Listening to this, Nawab Daulat Khan falls at Guru Ji's feet and is enlightened by Guru 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 c...

The people of Sultanpur are in fear and doubt as Guru Ji decides to visit a Mosque for Namaz (Muslim prayers) as per Daulat Khan's request. After Namaz is recited, everyone is astonished by listening to the reason why Guru Ji didn't engage in Namaz. 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...

A failed attempt of exorcism on Guru Nanak Dev Ji brings enlightenment for Mulla Ji. Guru Ji refuses to attend when summoned by Nawab Daulat Khan. 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 l...

Before leaving for Sangladeep (Sri Lanka), Mansukh Ji writes down Gurbani and the code of conduct recited to them by Guru Ji. On the other hand, Mool Chand Ji gets to know of 760 rupees of Guru Ji's kept by Nawab Daulat Khan, and is in greed to get it from the Nawab for his daughter. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (gr...

After listening from Guru Ji that there is no Hindu or Muslim, the Qazi (Muslim Priest) is triggered and questions Guru Ji's priceless words. Guru Ji answers "who is a true muslim?" and listening to the answer, the Qazi is ashamed. 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 rep...

Moola Ji is visiting Sultanpur after listening to the worries of his daughter through a messenger. He decides to confront Guru Ji with a Pandit(Priest), but in turn, the Pandit is given a riddle by Guru 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 c...

After Guru Ji returns from the court of Vaheguru Ji, They turn Modi Khana (store) into a free shop. After Nawab Daulat Khan hears about this, he orders Bhai Jairam Ji to get the accounts checked. After 1 year of accounts are checked, they find that Guru Ji is in profit of 760 rupees, leaving the slanderers in embarrassment. Guru Ji refuses to take the money and job back. Sri Nanak Prakash is a det...

In the court of Vaheguru Ji (God), the Mool Mantar (root mantra) is recited and given to Guru Ji, to spread the message of the Divine across the world. The people of Sultanpur, especially Bebe Nanaki Ji, are in bliss by hearing about the return of the Guru. 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 Sing...

After Guru Ji disappears in the Kali Bein river, the people of Sultanpur are in pain of separation. Everyone is thinking that Guru Ji has drowned. However, Bebe Nanaki Ji has a firm belief in their Guru that they will come back. 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 repres...

Guru Ji leaves their store job to spread Sikhi, “The Path of Liberation”. On getting a summon from Vaheguru Ji (God), Guru Ji enters the Bein river and further reaches the court of Vaheguru Ji. The people of Sultanpur are worried about the disappearance of Guru 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 Sant...

By listening to the request of Bhai Mansukh Ji, Guru Ji blesses him with 3 steps to get rid of the pains of the mind and attain peace. 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 u...