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In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh, with his forces, ride high into the hills to sound off his Ranjit Nagara, the Victory causing War Drum. This relates to Chapter 26 of Season 1.

In this episode hear how the Masands are worried about Guru Gobind Singh's plan to construct a war drum, hear the discussion that takes place within the household. This relates to Chapter 25 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh commissions a massive war drum, nagara, which sparks some concern amongst the Masands of the community. This relates to Chapter 24 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear about Rattan Rai's time with the Guru and how he takes the Pahul initiation ceremony along with his mother and army. This relates to Chapter 23 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Rattan Rai of Assam arrives in the court of Guru Gobind Singh in Anandpur Sahib, bringing with him many offerings. This relates to Chapter 22 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode we begin a short series of episodes about Rattan Rai, a king from Assam, who has a desire to come visit Guru Gobind Singh in Anandpur. This relates to Chapter 21 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how a Masand from Kabul commissions an extraordinary tent for Guru Gobind Singh, also we hear of the Guru's second marriage. This relates to Chapter 20 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode we'll hear about Guru Gobind Singh's daily martial training routine, including hand to hand combat, archery, musket marksmanship, and horse-riding. This relates to Chapter 19 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear a story about a bear tamer who brings a brown bear into the court of Guru Gobind Singh. This relates to Chapter 18 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how the wedding party disbands, leaving from Anandpur Sahib before Guru Gobind Singh wrestles and play fights with his friends in the Sutlej river. This relates to Chapter 17 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode we hear how the wedding party arrives back in Anandpur Sahib where Mata Jito is met with all the women of the Guru's house. We also hear the story of a thief who is caught. This relates to Chapter 16 of Season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh creates a natural spring with his spear before leaving Guru Ka Lahore to return to Anandpur. This relates to Chapter 15 of Season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how the various congregations from different cities set up langars [communal kitchens], each providing food for the entire Bharat [groom's wedding party] for a day. This relates to Chapter 14 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode we hear how the Guru's wedding party sets up camp in Guru Ka Lahore. We hear how after the milni the laavan were performed between Guru Gobind Singh and Jit Kaur. This relates to Chapter 13 of Season (rut) 1.

In this episode we hear of Guru Gobind Singh's maiyan and how the wedding party mounts up and heads towards the groom's side for the ceremonies. This relates to Chapter 12 of Season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how the wedding preparations have begun, commencing Guru Gobind Singh's first wedding. This relates to Chapter 11 of Season (rut) 1.

In this episode we hear how Guru Gobind Singh is engaged to Mata Jito, daughter of Harjas Subhikhi from Lahore.

In this episode we hear how about Aurangzeb's conflict with Tana Shah, the last ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty in South India along with the Guru's martial training when amassing an army.

In this episode we hear the conversation Guru Gobind Singh has with Sikhs that come from Delhi, how they reacted to Guru Tegh Bahadur's shahidi and the current political state of affairs. This relates to Chapter 7 of Rut 1.

In this episode we hear how the congregations from all over the Indian Subcontinent arrive to obtain the Darshan of the newly anointed Guru Gobind Singh. This relates to Chapter 6 of Season 1 (rut 1).

In this episode we hear how Guru Gobind Singh mounts the Takht, the throne of the Guru, after receiving the blessings from the congregation. This relates to Chapter 5 of Season 1 (rut 1).

In this episode, we hear how Guru Gobind Singh organizes a charitable feast for the locals of Anandpur Sahib, feeding the needy in remembrance of their father Guru Tegh Bahadur.

In this episode we'll hear how Guru Gobind Singh performs the funeral rites for his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur. This relates to Chapter 3 of Rut 1. Thanks to Samraj More for his help with this episode. The music in this episode is provided by Eeshar Singh: @100stringsingh. Additional Resources: @surajpodcast www.surajpodast.com www.patreon.com/manglacharan

In this episode hear how a Sikh arrives in Anandpur Sahib from Delhi, delivering title of Guru to Guru Gobind Singh, and another delivers the head of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Thanks to Samraj More for his help with this episode. The music in this episode is provided by Eeshar Singh: @100stringsingh. Additional Resources: @surajpodcast www.surajpodast.com www.patreon.com/manglacharan

This episode is the first chapter of Rut 1 (season 1), in which the Great Poet Santokh Singh begins his massive work on Guru Gobind Singh by praying to the Divine, the 10 Gurus, and the Sikh congregations around the world. These invocations are called manglacharans, used to request support before beginning a large task.