Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) English Katha

While Guru Nanak Dev Ji recites Japji Sahib, a Sindhi individual walks by and is struck by a particular pangti (ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਦੰ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਵੇਦੰ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਈ ॥) and wanted to learn more about what it meant. 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...

A devotee asks Guru Nanak Dev Ji how they can write the love of Vaheguru in their heart, as they feel like they are practicing on the outside but wants to internalize the love as well 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...

Walking towards the Nagar of Sialkot, Guru Nanak Dev Ji arrives and sits down. Guru Sahib Ji tells Bhai Mardana Ji to go into the city and figure out how much the value of truth and false is, based on this gold piece. 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 Brahmin travelled to meet Guru Nanak Dev Ji, but the Brahmin became very hungry during the travels. He sees the Langar of Guru Sahib Ji, but the Brahmin had a very strict routine of how his food was made. He was in a dilemma because he was hungry and initially refused to eat the Langar. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahak...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji knows what's in our inner heart, when the rest of the world may not understand. A wealthy man, Krori, feels an inner pull to praise Guru Sahib 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 accoun...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji plans to leave Batala and gives a lot of reassurance to everyone that they left. Walking near Ravi River, Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala find a beautiful place to take Anand (bliss) and meditate. 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...

With many fake saints sprouting all around, Baba Ajita Randhawa defends Guru Nanak Dev Ji in front of Baba Mool Chand Ji, stating that Guru Sahib Ji's intentions and actions are pure. He says that your scolding won't benefit Guru Sahib Ji, think how you can learn from Guru Sahib Ji Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (grea...

Unlike oppression, Guru Sahib Ji expands on how slander from others that doesn't have much of a foundation can help us improve if we accept it with a humble nature, if we stay quiet/leave a negative environment or we make an active effort to stop gossip from continuing. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai...

Going to the house of Mool Chand Ji (the father-in-law of Guru Nanak Dev Ji), the news has reached that Guru Nanak Dev Ji has arrived after a long span of time. Initially pleased, their heart then quickly fills with anger towards Guru Ji based on worldly expectations. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai S...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches that to be a bystander when someone is committing a sin, is a sin within itself - especially when doing a sin on a devotee of Vaheguru. It's important to take care of saints and guests 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 mo...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji goes forward from Eminabad and goes into the wilderness with Bhai Mardana Ji and Bhai Bala Ji. Guru Sahib Ji was near a village, but didn't enter it, so the villagers came to Them for assistance. The villagers had experiences great bloodshed and turmoil in their area. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (...

Listening to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, King Babar bows his head and states that I now realize you are the Creator in the human body form. He asks for a boon from Guru Sahib Ji so that he can become the king of the world. Guru Sahib Ji responds. 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), a...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji sings about how nothing is permanent in this world - one moment you're sitting in 1 place and the next moment you no longer have what you thought you had. Vaheguru rules all. 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...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches us that those that have a very stubborn level of ignorance in their heart, try to fake their way towards appearing pure and connected. This can only be dispelled from the True Guru. Loving devotion will result in spiritual progress. King Babar falls at Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Charan (feet) Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It...

Listening to Guru Nanak Dev Ji describe the future of Mughal Raaj & the power behind Guru Sahib Ji's Shabad, the Brahmin begins to feel afraid and goes home. He prepares food & offers it to Guru Sahib Ji and does a benti to please help us during these dark times that are coming. Guru Sahib Ji explains the words of a Saint are like tough like the tusks of an elephant. Whatever is said canno...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji describes how events will occur in the near future regarding Babar, but the people of the city don't know that Babar is only 1 day away and this city will turn into a city of murder based on the Hukam (command) of Vaheguru. For 219 years the Mughals will rule and then in Guru Sahib Ji's 10th form, a chance will arise. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji sends Bhai Mardana Ji to go to the village and find Bhai Lalo 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 of the greater text know...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji arrived in Eminabad (in modern day Pakistan, north of Lahore). Babar is the worldly ruler at the time, in which Guru Sahib Ji has arrived to enlighten 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 a...

Since we can't find the end of creation, how can we find the end of the Creator? Enjoy the beauty and the search. Paramatma is Beant (Endless) 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's the job of the Divine Creator to remove ego. When Brahma came to the realization and their ego was decreasing, they were brought from the stem of the flower to the flower in peace - appreciating the Divine Akaal Purakh. Brahma wasn't able to find the end of the Vishnu, Shivji etc, then how could they know the end of the Divine? Guru Sahib Ji explained further Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed h...

Just to hear Guru Sahib Ji's name requires great Kirpa (grace), let alone to hear their katha. The villagers ask Guru Nanak Dev Ji about what Vaheguru looks like, so that they can fall in love with Vaheguru more. Guru Sahib Ji lets them know what Vaheguru is endless 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...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji frees a leper from leprosy and enlightens the villagers to connect with Vaheguru 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 of th...

When Guru Nanak Dev Ji travels, They don't think "where should I stay, I have nowhere". They think, "who should I uplift today, then I will stay there". Guru Sahib Ji creates all homes and everything around it. Guru Sahib Ji enters an area where everyone is treating Them disrespectfully & seems to not know how to treat a Sadhu Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of G...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches us that even if we knew everything about how or when we're going to die, we still wouldn't be able to accept it. Sometimes in Sikhi we just want to do the bare minimum standard as the "passing grade" - this topic is explored deeper. Guru Sahib Ji enlightens the Shahu & the wife. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It wa...

Continuing to tell stories from the Duapur Jug, Guru Sahib Ji talks about Raja Janmeja was a great king. The king asks to know the details of his future. We too wish to know this, but would we be able to accept it or would we try to change 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 1824 (...