Suraj Podcast

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind enjoys a garden filled with fruit trees and beautiful flowers, and how the young Har Rai accidentally breaks a flower with his long jama [long-shirt]. This relates to Chapter 45 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Bidhi Chand travels to Devnagar to pass away with his discipline Sundar Shah Faqir. This relates to Chapter 44 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear the discussion between Guru Hargobind and his wife Mata Nanaki about the profound depth of the young Tegh Bahadur. This relates to Chapter 43 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how the Sikh congregation traveled far and wide to get to Kiratpur for the Divali festivities. This relates to Chapter 42 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear about the Dastarbandi [coronation] ceremony for the youngest son of the late Baba Gurditta, Har Rai. This ceremony symbolizing the head of the household, and we hear Guru Hargobind and the congregation's deliberation, choosing Har Rai over the elder Dhirmal. This relates to Chapter 41 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind discusses death and describes two different outlooks, the Perspective of a Tiger [sher drishti] compared to the Perspective of a Dog [kookar drishti]. This relates to Chapter 40 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Dhirmal, Baba Gurditta's eldest son, takes the news of his father's death. This relates to Chapter 39 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear about Baba Gurditta's journey to the afterlife and the funeral rites performed in Kiratpur by Guru Hargobind and the congregation. This relates to Chapter 38 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Baba Gurditta resurrects a dead cow, and then passes away after being chastised by his father Guru Hargobind. This relates to Chapter 37 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how the autumn season has now arrived in Kiratpur and how Baba Gurditta finds himself in a predicament during a hunting expedition. This relates to Chapter 36 of Raas 8.

In this episode we hear about Bidhi Chand's travels where he meets Sundar Shah Faqir, and how Guru Hargobind was spending his time enjoying the fall season in Kiratpur. This relates to Chapter 35 of Raas 8.

In this episode Budhan Shah spends his last moments in the presence of Guru Hargobind and in Lahore Shah Jahan hears of his defeat at the Battle of Kartarpur. This relates to Chapter 34 of Raas 8.

In this episode Guru Hargobind with the warriors and villagers from Kartarpur, travel and reach Kiratpur. Guru Hargoind's famed horse, named Jaan Bhai [Life-long Brother], passes away along the way. This relates to Chapter 33 of Raas 8.

In this episode, Guru Hargobind, with all his warriors and the villagers of Kartarpur set off on a long 120 km hike east into the mountains to get to Kiratpur. This relates to Chapter 32 of Raas 8.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind duels against Kaale Khan to mark the victory for the Sikhs. This relates to Chapter 30 and 31 of Raas 8.

In this episode the Turk forces lead by Kutab Khan and Kaale Khan attack once again, with Guru Hargobind facing off against Kutab Khan. This relates to Chapter 29 of Raas 8.

In this episode we hear of Guru Hargobind's reaction to the death of Paindey Khan, along with the fight between Baba Gurditta and Asman Khan. This relates to Chapter 28 of Raas 8.

In this episode Guru Hargobind duels Paindey Khan during the Battle of Kartarpur. This relates to chapter 27.

In this episode the main Sikh general Lakhu puts up a heroic stand against the Turk forces. This relates to Chapter 26 of Raas 8.

In this episode we continue on with the Battle of Kartarpur, detailing the stiff resistance that the Sikhs are giving the Turks. This relates to Chapter 24 and 25 of Raas 8.

In this episode, Bidhi Chand provides support to the Sikhs defending the south side of Kartarpur to battle against Khoja Anvar. This relates to Chapter 23 of Raas 8.

In this episode, Kartarpur is surrounded by the Turk Forces and Guru Hargobind prepares and enters the battle. This relates to Chapter 22 of Raas 8.

In this episode, the Battle of Kartarpur begins as the Turk forces approach and try to lay siege to the city. They are repelled by the main general of the Sikh forces, Lakhu, who commands a force of 500 warriors. This relates to Chapter 20 and 21 of Raas 8.

In this episode the Mughal forces agree on a battle plan and ride out to Kartarpur to launch their attack. This relates to Chapter 19 of Raas 8.

In this episode Khoja Anvar the messenger is severely beat down in the court of Guru Hargobind. This relates to Chapter 18 of Raas 8.