Suraj Podcast

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind is officially anointed Guru in front of all the Sikh congregation as he ascends to the Akal Takht for the first time. This relates to Chapter 43 of Raas 4.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind ordains the construction of the Akal Bunga [Takht], along sending hukamnamas [proclamations] to all Sikh congregations to come to Amritsar bringing with them weapons and horses. This relates to Chapter 42 of Raas 4.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind starts the Sehaj Paat tradition along with details about his own coronation ceremony as Guru. This relates to Chapter 41 of Raas 4.

In this episode hear how the five Sikhs return to Amritsar to tell the young Hargobind and the Sikh congregation about the passing of Guru Arjan, and hear the vow of revenge that the Exalted Hargobind proclaims. This relates to Chapter 39 and 40 of Raas 4.

In this episode hear how Guru Arjan leaves the world, and how the funeral rites are performed by the five Sikhs, Bidhi Chand, Jetha, Langaha, Pirana and Paira. This relates to Chapter 37 and 38 of Raas 4.

In this episode hear how Guru Arjan is visited by Gorakh Nath, Muslim Pirs and Chandu's daughter in law along with the third and final day of torture where the Guru is sat upon a red hot iron plate. This relates to Chapter 36 of Raas 4.

In this episode hear how the daughter in law of Chandu comes to visit Guru Arjan and how the vile Chandu continues his vicious torture of Guru. This relates to Chapter 35 of Raas 4.

In this episode hear how Guru Arjan was imprisoned by Chandu and the discussion they have before Chandu begins his vicious torture of the Guru. This relates to Chapter 34 of Raas 4.

In this episode hear how Guru Arjan meets with Jahangir, where the Guru answers a question by Jahangir with the shabad 'Koe Bolai Ram Ram Koe Khudaie'. This relates to Chapter 33 of Raas 4.

In this episode hear how Guru Arjan and the five Sikhs are treated by Sadhu in Lahore, and the conversation between Guru Arjan and Guru Amardas Ji's grandson, Arthmal. This relates to Chapter 32 of Raas 4.

In this episode hear the last interaction Guru Arjan has with his wife Mata Ganga before he heads off to Lahore with five Sikhs: Bidhi Chand, Jetha, Langaha, Pirana and Paira. This relates to Chapter 31 of Raas 4.

In this episode hear Guru Arjan receives a letter from Jahangir, how he understands that the end of his life is approaching and how he bestows the title of Guru to a young 11 year old Hargobind in the presence of Baba Budha Ji and Bhai Gurdas. This relates to Raas 4 Chapter 30.

In this episode we hear how Guru Hargobind ascends to the heavens, merging with the Divine, and how their funeral rites are performed. This relates to Chapter 58 and 59 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind, before passing away, instructs, for the final time, the entire Sikh congregation by reciting a passage written by his father, Guru Arjan in Raag Maru. This relates to Chapter 57 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how the Devtas come from heaven down to praise Guru Hargobind and then how Guru Hargobind blesses and instructs Guru Har Rai for the last time. This relates to Chapter 56 of Raas 8.

In this episode we hear about Mata Nanaki's plea to have her son, Tegh Bahadur, be given the title of Guru at some point in his life. This relates to Chapter 55 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Mata Marvahi raises her concerns and anxiety with Guru Hargobind, how she leaves Kiratpur and her husband Guru Hargobind, before being brought back by Bhai Bhana. This relates to Chapter 54 of Raas 8.

In this episode we hear how Guru Hargobind anoints the Exalted Har Rai as the 7th Guru with the help of Baba Budha's son, Bhai Bhana. This relates to Chapter 53 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind celebrates and takes part in the Holi festivities in Kiratpur with the entire congregation. This relates to Chapter 52 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Dhirmal schemes to steal the spotlight and claim the title of Guru at the Holi festivities and the reaction from Guru Hargobind and his Sikhs. This relates to Chapter 51 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Daya Ram Parohit performs the funeral rites for his father Malik Jaati and how Guru Hargobind requests all the Sikh congregation to reach Kiratpur for a festival. This relates to Chapter 50 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind blesses the Dhadi's Abdula and Natha and then explains the True Self [Atmaa] to Malik Jaati the Brahmin. This relates to Chapter 49 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Babak Rababi passes away in Kiratpur. This relates to Chapter 48 in Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Anand, Guru Amar Das Ji's grandson, comes from Gobindwal to Kiratpur upon the request of Guru Hargobind. This relates to Chapter 47 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear the discussion between Guru Hargobind and Mata Marvahi, where Mata Ji voices her concern that the title of Guru will not be given to her kids. This relates to Chapter 46 of Raas 8.