Suraj Podcast

This episode introduces the Suraj Podcast X (Dasvi), providing context and information on what to expect during the course of this journey, exploring the life stories of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

In this episode hear the origin story of Jodh Rai, a powerful warlord in the jungle area (Malwa) of Punjab who becomes a great Sikh of Guru Hargobind. This relates to Chapter 24 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind leaves Daroli heading towards Bhai Roopa. This relates to Chapter 23 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how the relatives of Mata Damodari all pass away in a very short period after hearing the sad news of Mata Damodari's passing. This relates to Chapter 22 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Mata Damodari, Guru Hargobind's eldest wife, heads to the afterlife in the village of Daroli. This relates to Chapter 21 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind travels 60kms on horseback to quickly save Sadhu and Rupa who are passed out from dehydration. This relates to Chapter 20 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Bhai Rupa and his father, Sadhu, serve Guru Hargobind water in the forest. This relates to Chapter 19 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear the story of Sadhu, the father of the famed Bhai Rupa, in the village of Vadeghar. This relates to Chapter 18 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind left Amritsar for the last time to arrive in the village of Daroli. This relates to Chapter 17 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how [Guru] Har Rai is born in Keeratpur and how Guru Hargobind leaves Amritsar for the final time. This relates to Chapter 16 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind performs a Sehaj Paat for Bhai Gurdas and how they meet with Jallan Jat. This relates to Chapter 15 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Bhai Gurdas Ji passes away and how Guru Hargobind himself performs the funeral rites. This relates to Chapter 14 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Guru Arjan Dev Ji renames a city to Chola Sahib after eating some delicious food. This relates to Chapter 13 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Guru Arjan Dev Ji makes his way to the village Chola Sahib. This relates to Chapter 12 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind hunts in the Baasarke forests, west of Amritsar, and hear the great praise of Amritsar Sahib. This relates to Chapter 11 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind hunts a wild boar which is uprooting the crops in his birth place village of Vadaali. This relates to Chapter 10 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Guru Hargobind takes his kids on a hunting expedition before Sri Chand, the son of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, requests the service of one of his sons. This relates to Chapter 9 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how the wedding party begin their journey back to Amritsar while we hear of Emperor Shah Jahan in the court of Jalandhar. This relates to Chapter 8 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear of Suraj Mal's wedding in Kartarpur (Doaba) and the young Tegh Bahadur's engagement. This relates to Chapter 7 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how the family of Guru Hargobind prepare for Suraj Mal's wedding, as they travel to Kartarpur (Doaba) where the ceremonies will take place. This relates to Chapter 6 of Raas 7.

In this episode we conclude the series on Bhai Gurdas who returns to Amristar while being tied up and bound. This relates to Chapter 5 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Bhai Gurdas speaks to the importance and praise of Amritsar Sahib. Relates to Chapter 4 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear the six stanza Sanskrit praise of Vahiguru by Bhai Gurdas recited to the Brahmins of Kaanshi (Varanasi). This relates to Chapter 3 of Raas 7.

In this episode hear how Bhai Gurdas arrives in Kaanshi (Varanasi), where he wins over the ruler and scholars of that area and expands on the meaning of Vahiguru. This relates to Chapter 3 of Raas 7.

In this episode we begin a small series on Bhai Gurdas and his saga which begins with an expedition to buy horses from Kabul Afghanistan. This relates to Chapter 2 of Raas 7.