Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) English Katha

Guru Nanak Dev Ji reveals that drawing lines around your cooking space to divide yourself from whom you deem as "impure", doesn't create true purity. Our inner negative qualities are the ones that bring true impurity to us. We cannot do justice to purity when we simply clean and distance ourselves from things around us. Guru Ji then talks about how we can become pure. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detail...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji explains that in life, we are faced with choices and based on this, it is our karma that will lead us in one way or another. True Bhagati (devotional worship) is when you are so connected with Vaheguru that they don't see anything other than the depth of the Creator. In that state of true connection, you can never waver. Our every breath should bow to Vaheguru. Sri Nanak Prakash...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji goes towards the Ganga River, as the locals gather to remove their sins by bathing and throwing water towards their ancestors. Guru Ji throws the water in the opposite direction and addresses that these acts cannot purify us. What actions do we engage in today, in hopes of pleasing others or receiving temporary happiness - forgetting Vaheguru along the way? Sri Nanak Prakash is a...

Nanu Chand says he has never lost in a debate, but for the first time, he has nothing to respond to Guru Nanak Dev Ji's true words. The concept of having doubts in our mind is also discussed. 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 an...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji focuses on the concept of those that debate with the intention of proving that they are right and boosting their ego. In this way of debate, Vaheguru is often forgotten. 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 be...

A great scholar that read many religious scriptures found out that an avtaar named Nanak would come. So he named himself "Nanak", to pretend he's the avtaar. But he actually is Nanu Chand. Guru Nanak Dev Ji recites a shabad, exposing the inner hypocrisy in 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) Bhai Sa...

A queen approaches Guru Nanak Dev Ji and expresses her woes. Guru Ji exposes those that claim others are doing wrong, but they aren't reflecting on their own sins. 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 highlights that we should be eager to enter the true Sangat (congregation), in hopes of learning and connecting to the Divine. Guru Ji mentions 3 types of people. 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...

Guru Nanak Dev Ji reveals to Mehta Kalu Ji of the location of their ancestors - in the realm where pain and hunger don't exist. Guru Ji offers to show Mehta Kalu Ji that Divine place. 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...

With the Divine Glance of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Mehta Kalu Ji's veil of maya is lifted and he is finally able to see that Guru Ji isn't just his son, but is the True Guru and he realizes that he isn't this mere body either. 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...

Mehta Kalu Ji tries convincing Guru Nanak Dev Ji to pause his saintly ways and start leading a normal householders life. His father explains that for all he knows, his death will be coming soon and he doesn't want Guru Ji to leave again. Guru Ji responds with a Shabad. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai...

Mehta Kalu Ji tells Guru Nanak Dev Ji to either ride a horse or walk home, but just come home. Guru Ji highlights that there is no need to show off by riding a horse and instead always question whether our intentions are for ourselves or simply to impress others. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santok...

Mata Tripta Ji says she is a sacrifice to her son. Guru Nanak Dev Ji recites a Shabad, highlighting of who we should really be a sacrifice to. 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....

Guru Nanak Dev Ji gives Bhai Mardana Ji rocks to gift to his family. When Bhai Mardana Ji reaches, the rocks turn into gold. Guru Ji is sitting outside of Talwandi. Mata Tripta Ji finds out Bhai Mardana Ji is back and searches for her Beloved Son 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...

After at least 12 years, Guru Nanak Dev Ji returns to Sultanpur and sees Bebe Nanaki Ji and Baba Sri Chand. Bhai Mardana Ji also asks for permission to visit his family, looks into what he can gift to his family and Guru Ji gives him the condition to not inform Guru Ji's parents of their arrival. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by...

Duni Chand engages in the ritual on his father's death anniversary to send food towards his father. Guru Nanak Dev Ji reveals that Duni Chand's father had turned into a wolf and was actually living in a near jungle. When the wolf was the blessed with the presence of his son, as someone that had the presence of Guru Ji, the wolf is able to transform. Guru Ji then gives a needle to Duni Chand and as...

The world gets upset when something negative happens, but they often don't realize that Vaheguru may have saved them from something worse. In the situation where the 8 hour child passes away, Guru Nanak Dev Ji enlightens the sangat that everyone was first so happy when the child was born, then they quickly embodied a state of sorrow. But the Creator of all of this is being forgotten and the positi...

In the western world, someone has the freedom to engage in as many worldly desires as they wish (such as lust), as long as they engage in the criminal laws of the land. The aspect of Dharam righteousness is rare in such areas, where the ruler expects the citizens to live a life of moral obligations - leading you to live a life of devotional worship. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical accou...

Raja Kaulnav asks Guru Nanak Dev Ji that there are 4 types of Ashrams (lifestyles), based on specific rules. But which is the greatest lifestyle to live? Guru Ji states that a householder's lifestyle is the most supreme. 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...

Arriving to the next Khand, Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches that we receive happiness and pain from Vaheguru. Just like the dog blames the stick for the beating, it doesn't see that it's the person behind the stick that caused the action. Yet the tiger attacks the one that is holding the stick. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakav...

Entering a region where the king encourages everyone to worships Chandi, each townsperson is seen to sacrifice an animal for Chandi. Guru Nanak Dev Ji addresses their practices, while Chandi herself appears and cuts off the king's head - saving Bhai Bala Ji from being sacrificed by the townspeople. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written...

Since we do not know exactly which form we were in before we came in this current janam and where we will go after this current life, we should focus on connecting with Vaheguru while we are alive now. Vaheguru is always with us, we just need to realize it. The topics of crying and separation are discussed. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was...

Making their way towards the Punjab area (Talwandi), they enter the Harvarkh region. The king of the region approached Guru Nanak Dev Ji and asks them for a child. 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...

The Khalsa Panth is a garden of diverse flowers, that each have their own virtues. Rather than focusing on our differences, let's learn from each other and connect as 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 and beautifully writ...

Like animals, humans are also filled with vices. But humans have the ability to be liberated in this lifetime. The tigers beg Guru Nanak Dev Ji for liberation, but they are told they must enter a human life first. 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...