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Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) English Katha

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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 known as Sri Gurpartap Suraj Granth (aka Suraj Prakash) which details the historical accounts of all 10 Guru Sahibs in poetic form. It is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and experience. It is said that if one listen to the history of the lives of all 10 Gurus through these texts with compl...

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Oct 25, 2025

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Childhood games of Guru Nanak Dev Ji 06.10.2021

Kavi Ji explains the beautiful first months and years of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's life and how much happiness they brought to the village. Guru Ji is growing up as a normal child, but most of Their family don't know that They are the form of Vaheguru Ji (God). Guru Ji regularly gives away things from the house to others. Baba Kalu Ji goes back to Pandit Hardyal and suggests that he made errors when say...

The Meaning of the Name 'Nanak' 05.10.2021

Baba Kalu Ji is unsure why his newly born son was named Nanak and wants him to be named such that he is recognised as a Kshatriya. Pandit Hardyal explains that the name came to him from his dhur (root) after deep meditation. It is such a unique name that Hindus, Muslims and the whole world will bow down to Nanak. He then goes on to explain just one of the beautiful meanings of the name 'Nanak'. Sr...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji is named 10.09.2021

Baba Kalu Ji tells Pandit Hardyal Ji to name their child. After 13 days of birth, Pandit Ji names Baba Kalu Ji's son 'Nanak'. Baba Kalu Ji is surprised by the name, in that it doesn't sound like a Hindu or Muslim name and disagrees at first to it. 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 18...

Prakash of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Part 2 06.09.2021

An in-depth look at the Bedi family and their devotion from many lifetimes. The world is in bliss as Mata Tripta Ji carries the Master of the world in her womb. Everything leading to the Prakash of the Creator in Physical form when the heavens shower flowers into the world! Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet)...

Prakash of Guru Nanak Dev Ji 06.09.2021

In this Katha, we take an in-depth look at the Bedi family and their devotion from many lifetimes. The world is in bliss as Mata tripta Ji carries the Master of the world in her womb. This Katha discusses the events leading to the Prakash (coming into the world) of the Creator in physical form, when the heavens shower flowers into the world! Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of th...

Bhai Bala Ji Meets Guru Angad Dev Ji 06.09.2021

Bhai Bala Ji, a dear companion and Sikh of Guru Nanak Dev Ji travels to meet the 2nd Guru, Guru Angad Dev Ji. In the events of happiness, Bhai Bala Ji is sent to meet Guru Nanak Dev Ji's uncle and retrieve their ‘birth certificate’. Guru Nanak Dev Ji's uncle is then asked to narrate and explain the events of Guru Ji. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev...

Mangla Charan & Praise of Naam Part 4 06.09.2021

Kavi Ji beautifully explains the love of Naam, the Manglacharan of Paramatma (Vaheguru Ji), and the importance of the Vaheguru Mantar. By focusing and understanding on the Vaheguru Mantar, the Gursikh will win any battle against moh (attachment). Kavi Ji lovingly shares that this entire Granth is about praising Guru Sahib Ji and by listening to the itihaas (history) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji with l...

Mangla Charan & Praise of Naam Part 3 01.09.2021

Kavi Ji describes the intangible and tangible forms of Naam. By reciting Vaheguru Ji's name, the veil of ignorance is removed and the person becomes the roop (form) of Parmatma (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 beauti...

Mangla Charan & Praise of Naam Part 2 01.09.2021

Continuing with the Manglacharan, through divine poetry, Kavi Ji describes the incomparable beauty of the Gurus. Like a bumblebee flying around the beautiful flower for its nectar, the Gursikh should strive to always circle the Guru and seek their blessings. 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 Sin...

Mangla Charan and Praise of Naam 29.07.2021

Welcome to the Sri Nanak Prakash English Katha, written by the blessed poet, Kavi Santokh Singh. In this episode, we introduce the series and the discuss the opening words of the Granth (scripture), the Manglacharan. Join us on this journey in experiencing the lives of the Gurus through these beautiful Sakhia (true stories). Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Na...

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