Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) English Katha

Guru Ji goes to Sultanpur to bring home their sister, Bebe Nanaki Ji, after she is married to Jai Ram 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 o...

After Rai Bular hears that Baba Kalu Ji slapped Guru Ji, they yell at Kalu Ji and try to explain to them that they should not have hit their son, who is the distributer of worldly and spiritual wealth. 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 compre...

Bhai Bala Ji and Guru Ji return to Talwandi. When Baba Kalu Ji finds out how Guru Ji spent the 20 rupees, they get intensely angry and slap 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 and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s...

With the 20 rupees given to them by their father, Guru Nanak Dev Ji makes the greatest investment by feeding Sadhus(Holy men) and starting the revolution of Langar(Communal kitchen) that this world will be profiting from for thousands of years to come. 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...

After Baba Kalu Ji lectures Guru Ji on earning money and fulfilling worldly responsibilities, they give Guru Ji 20 rupees and send them off with Bhai Bala Ji to another city to earn a profit from the business. 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 mos...

The doctor comes to Guru Nanak Dev Ji to cure them, but Guru Ji diagnoses the disease of ego in the doctor and cures him instead. 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 usuall...

Seeing Guru Nanak Dev Ji in a state of complete Vairaag(Dispassion), Mata Tripta Ji tries to understand why her son is in such a state and thinks to call a doctor to cure him. 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 wr...

Baba Kalu Ji, unable to see the true glory of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, becomes angry and yells at them for being disinterested in the world. Pandit Hardyal Ji and Rai Bular Ji tell Baba Kalu Ji that he is confused and say the praises 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 Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD),...

After witnessing Sheshnaag give shade to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Rai Bular Ji realises that Guru Ji is a divine manifestation and gains complete unwavering faith in them. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Sri 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 a...

Sheshnag(the five-headed snake who is a devotee of Vishnu) takes the form of a snake, bows down to Guru Ji’s feet and provides Guru Ji with shade while they are resting. 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...

While Guru Ji is taking a nap, the cows they were responsible for looking after eat all the crops of the fields and Guru Ji gets into trouble with the land owner. 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 account...

After hearing Guru Ji’s blessed words, Pandit Hardayal Ji’s pride is extinguished and the entire Sangat(congregation) 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 comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usual...

Guru Ji exposes the hypocrisy of people absent-mindedly following rituals and teaches about what truly holds value in this world and the next. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Sri 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 li...

When Pandit Hardyal Ji is about to put the sacred thread of the Indian tradition on Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Ji stops them and begins to question the ritual. 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 G...

Through the words of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the pride of Mulla Noor Din is shattered, and their ignorance is destroyed. Mulla Ji spends the rest of their life meditating on the Name of God. 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 beau...

Guru Ji explains the shortness of life to Mulla Noor Din Ji and gives us the teaching that our life is wasting away without the Name of God. 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. I...

Guru Ji ignores everyone and goes into silent meditation for many days. The people of the village are confused and some think that Guru Ji has been possessed. When Mulla Noor Din Ji asks Guru Ji about the path to God, Guru Ji finally opens their eyes and begin reminding Mulla Ji about death. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Maha...

Baba Kalu Ji is concerned that Guru Nanak Dev Ji will waste their life without education so they take them to Mulla Noor Din Ji to get them educated in Farsi. To Mulla Ji’s surprise, Guru Ji is already a master of Farsi. Hearing Guru Ji give a discourse to their Sikhs in Farsi, Mulla Ji realises that this is not an ordinary child but a manifestation of the Almighty. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed...

When Baba Kalu Ji asks Guru Nanak Dev Ji what they are studying, Guru Ji begins to explain the 100 versed Gita (Sapat Saloki) as if they had learned the meanings from a Pandit. Baba Kalu Ji and Mata Tripta Ji discuss the glimpses of Guru Ji’s great intellect and divine qualities, and they wonder what's in store for the future of their son. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the...

While Guru Nanak Dev Ji is playing with other children, they start narrating divine stories about Vaheguru Ji (God). Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s words are like arrows piercing the hearts of the children, making them forget everything and intoxicating them with the love 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)...

Gopal Pandha Ji is blessed with enlightenment (Braham Giaan). Gopal Pandha Ji (Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s math teacher) recognises Guru Nanak Dev Ji as the creator and liberator of the world and falls at their feet. Guru Nanak Dev Ji becomes pleased and bestows their grace on Gopal Pandha Ji, eradicating all his pain and suffering and liberating him from the cycle of birth and death. Sri Nanak Prakash is...

Gopal Pandha is amazed at the 5 year old Guru Ji's words as Their wisdom is so great. They ask Guru Ji about Bhagti (devotional worship) as they begin to fall in love with 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 and beautiful...

Kavi Ji explains the shabad (words) that Guru Ji spoke to Gopal Pandha that were for breaking down his attachments. Bhai Harman Singh gives practical examples of how we make efforts to bringing our thoughts, words and actions into alignment so we walk towards 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...

Baba Kalu Ji as an accountant for the region is keen to have Guru Ji learn maths too so they can work in the same field. At 5 years old, Guru Ji goes to Their first teacher, Gopal Pandha, who teaches maths. On the first day, Guru Ji learns very quickly and so the next day Guru Ji is taught separately. Gopal Pandha tries to teach Guru Ji and Guru Ji asks the deepest questions back. Guru Ji reveals...

Baba Kalu Ji is struggling to see Guru Nanak Dev Ji as an Avtar and gets reassurance from Pandit Hardyal Ji. Mata Tripta Ji is raising Guru Ji with great love, and one night she experiences millions of angels bowing down to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, throwing flowers over Them and hailing Guru Ji. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahaka...