Suraj Podcast

In this episode, the chief deputy of Shah Jahan's court, Khoja Anvar, arrives in Kartarpur to dig for information and intelligence. He engages in a Chaupar board game with Guru Hargobind and loses twice. This relates to Chapter 17 of Raas 8.

In this episode we shift scenes back to the court of Guru Hargobind and explore the stories of Kuko and his son Ananta, and another father and son duo who paint Guru Hargobind at the behest of Bidhi Chand. This relates to Chapter 16 of Raas 8.

In this episode the armies of the Mughals are mobilized and head towards Kartarpur to battle against Guru Hargobind. This relates to Chapter 15 of Raas 8.

In this episode Shah Jahan gives his orders to Paindey Khan, Asmaan Khan, Kaale Khan and Khoja Anvar to battle against Guru Hargobind. This relates to Chapter 14 of Raas 8.

In this episode Paindey Khan enacts his plan to get the attention of Emperor Shah Jahan. This relates to Chapter 13 of Raas 8.

In this episode Kutab Khan, the commander of Jalandar, speaks to his first cousin Paindey Khan trying to dissuade him from taking action against Guru Hargobind. This relates to Chapter 12 of Raas 8.

In this episode Paindey Khan is removed from the Court of Guru Hargobind, the warriors kick, punch and pummel him with their sword handles. This relates to Chapter 11 of Raas 8.

In this episode, Guru Hargobind interrogates Paindey Khan, while Bidhi Chand breaks into his house to steal back the hawk and retrieve the gifts. This relates to Chapter 10 of Raas 8.

In this episode Asman Khan schemes to take the gifts bestowed on Paindey Khan, but also steals a hawk of Baba Gurditta. Paindey Khan does not help the Sikhs retrieve the hawk and lies to them. This relates to Chapter 9 of Raas 8.

In this episode, Guru Hargobind blesses the merchant from north-eastern Afghanistan and bestows these donations to his eldest son Gurditta and Paindey Khan. This relates to Chapter 8 of Raas 8.

This episode describes how the congregation would come from far and wide to celebrate the times of Divali and Vaisakhi, bringing their Dasvand [1/10th of their earnings] as a donation to the Guru. This episode relates to Chapter 7 of Raas 8.

This episode describes Guru Tegh Bahadur's wedding with Mata Gujari. This relates to Chapter 6 of Raas 8.

This episode describes the wedding preparations for Tegh Bahadur's wedding with Gujari and provides fascinating insight and details to what the wedding of a Guru would look like. This relates to Chapter 5 of Raas 8.

In this episode Bidhi Chand tells Mata Marvahi about a successful robbery he performed when he was younger. Also this episode details the blessing on Balu Hasuna Udasi by Baba Gurditta Ji and Guru Hargobind Sahib. This relates to Chapter 4 Raas 8.

In this episode Bidhi Chand goes on a mission for Mata Nanaki to steal the jewelry from the wives of the Emperor. This relates to Chapter 3 of Raas 8.

In this episode, Bidhi Chand takes initiation from Guru Arjan, and receives the teachings that if he cannot leave the life of a thief due to habit then steal for the welfare of others. This relates to Chapter 2, Raas 8.

In this episode Bidhi Chand explains to Guru Hargobind's wives how in his youth he made the decision to meet Guru Arjan Dev Ji. This relates to Chapter 1 of Raas 8.

This episode concludes Raas 7, and relates to chapter 60 and 61 of Raas 7. Here, Guru Hargobind travels to Kartarpur, in Doaba, and is reunited with his family.

In this episode, Guru Hargobind leaves Kangar and meets with a wealthy landowner named Fatuhi. This relates to Chapter 59 of Raas 7.

In this episode Guru Hargobind gives Jodh Rai and his wife 'Charanamrit'. This relates to Chapter 58 of Raas 7.

In this episode Guru Hargobind reaches Kangar, where he has a discussion with Jodh Rai's wife. Following this, on a hunting expedition Guru Hargobind speaks to the karma associated with having a false following. This relates to Chapter 57 of Raas 7.

In this episode Guru Hargobind meets and humbles Kalu Nath. This relates to Chapter 56 of Raas 7.

Hasan Khan returns to Lahore and tells Shahjahan what happened on the battlefield before he is anointed the new commander of Kabul, Afghanistan. This relates to Chapter 55 of Raas 7.

Victory is achieved as the Sikh forces finish off the Mughal soldiers. This relates to Chapter 54 of Raas 7.

This episode covers the heroic death of Bhai Jetha, a longstanding veteran of Guru Hargobind's forces, along with the duel between Guru Hargobind and the main Mughal commander Lala Beg. This relates to chapters 52 and 53 of Raas 7.