The Sikh Cast

In this conversation, we spoke about the Sikh context of what Guru is, “Gurgaddi” as the enthronement to the status of the Guru in Sikh tradition, and how the eternal co-Guruship came about by the Command of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib to Granth-Panth. ~~~ Harinder Singh: https://sikhri.org/people/harinder-singh Manvinder Kaur: https://sikhri.org/people/manvinder-kaur

Death is a thing we all must do. But we are deeply afraid of it. In classically religious Sikh and non-Sikh understandings, and even in non-religious understandings, death is personified as an aggressive thing that snatches us away, drags us by our hair, beats us over the head.  Follow Jasleen in her exploration of Salok Mahala 9 as Guru Teghbahadar Sahib helps us confront our fear of death a...

A conversation with Dr. Shimi Kaur Kang to learn how to treat screens like food: consume healthy tech, limit junk tech, and eliminate toxins. Between video games, scrolling on phones, socializing on Zoom, and online learning, children spend far more time on screens than before the pandemic. It has been an unprecedented moment in history where children have spent more time indoors than outdoors. Ps...

Introducing Paigham-i-Goya: Expression of Love, new translations of a selection of ghazals from Bhai Nand Lal “Goya.” Today’s podcast begins with a recitation of Bhai Nand Lal’s ghazal in Persian, followed by a new English transcreation, the result of a unique collaboration between Dr. Fatima Fayyaz and Dr. Nadhra Khan of Lahore University of Management Sciences, Damanpreet Singh, writer, and grad...

Listen as Harinder Singh and Jasleen Kaur explore Miri-Piri from a Gurmat (Guru’s Way) perspective, as inferred from Bani (wisdom), Tavarikh (history), and Rahit (lifestyle). Event moderated by Manvinder Kaur. ~~~ View the full Miri-Piri report: https://sikhri.org/articles/miri-piri https://sikhri.org/people/harinder-singh https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur https://sikhri.org/people/manvinder-...

Introducing Paigham-i-Goya: Expression of Love , new translations of a selection of ghazals from Bhai Nand Lal “Goya.” Today’s podcast begins with a recitation of Bhai Nand Lal’s ghazal in Persian, followed by a new English transcreation, the result of a unique collaboration between Dr. Fatima Fayyaz and Dr. Nadhra Khan of Lahore University of Management Sciences, Damanpreet Singh, writer, and gra...

Follow Surender Pal Singh as he speaks about how, while serving as the Guru, Guru Teghbahadar Sahib visited far-off places and interacted with many individuals and communities. The Guru faced opposition not only on the external front but also on the home front. The Guru navigated through scheming and aggressions, many times violent, with grace and wisdom. This presentation explores the Guru’s inte...

Introducing Paigham-i-Goya: Expression of Love , new translations of a selection of ghazals from Bhai Nand Lal “Goya.” Today’s podcast begins with a recitation of Bhai Nand Lal’s ghazal in Persian, followed by a new English transcreation, the result of a unique collaboration between Dr. Fatima Fayyaz and Dr. Nadhra Khan of Lahore University of Management Sciences, Damanpreet Singh, writer, and gra...

Fathers sometimes underestimate their role. Loving, actively involved fathers contribute to their children’s well-being and development, strengthening their self‑esteem. What's different about being a Sikh father? Being born and raised in Sikh (predominantly Panjabi or Desi cultural backgrounds) may cause fathers to relook at their own childhood experiences and seek guidance. What worked well for...

Join Dr. Ishmeet Kaur as she discusses Guru Teghbahadar’s ideology and martyrdom, and how an entirely new set of discourse appears on the forefront of Sikh philosophical thought that needs to be read as a turning point in Indian history altogether. ~~~ Learn more about Dr. Ishmeet Kaur: sikhri.org/people/ishmeet-kaur To learn more about SikhRI, go to sikhri.org --- #sikhism #guruteghbahadarsahib

Why is Remembrance necessary? Join Harinder Singh and Manpreet Singh as they discuss 1984 and explore its parallels with human rights movements today. How do we continue to push for the Rights today? What are the Responsibilities of the Sikhs and the Indian State? ~~~ Harinder Singh currently serves as the Senior Fellow, Research & Policy at Sikh Research Institute. Manpreet Singh  i...

Journey with Inni Kaur as she shares her learnings from the three Sabads of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib in Rag Devgandhari through Bhai Vir Singh’s expositions. Transcendence lies not in the wishful disappearance of opposition from without but in the resolution within to disregard and rise above it.  How do we rise from the fragmented universe of our fears? How do we rejuvenate from within to atta...

This conversation touches upon lessons and guidance to the Sikh community on how to pursue advocacy, long-term strategies, and building coalitions via both positive and not so positive case studies from the Afghan-Sikh crisis to the Farmers movement. Sikhs are a global community with a growing presence in the United States. To create influence, do we understand how US foreign policy is developed a...

ਅਲਹ ਅਗਮ ਖੁਦਾਈ ਬੰਦੇ ॥ alah agam khudāī bande. O servant of Khuda, the unreachable Allah --- This is a continuation of the Persian Voice of the Guru's featuring the Sikh Research Institutes Researcher Asha Marie Kaur. In this transcreation, the original Gurmukhi is followed by an English transcription to guide the Sabad’s (Divine Word) pronunciation in its original form. The Persian recorded in the...

Introducing Paigham-i-Goya: Expression of Love , new translations of a selection of ghazals from Bhai Nand Lal “Goya.” Today’s podcast begins with a recitation of Bhai Nand Lal’s ghazal in Persian, followed by a new English transcreation, the result of a unique collaboration between Dr. Fatima Fayyaz and Dr. Nadhra Khan of Lahore University of Management Sciences, Damanpreet Singh, writer, and gra...

In this episode of The Sikh Cast, Jasleen Kaur reflects on the play of past, present, and future, the play of creation, and the importance of Remembrance. ~~~ Jasleen Kaur is a Researcher at Sikh Research Institute: https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur To learn more about SikhRI, go to sikhri.org --- #sikhism

Inni Kaur talks about how transcendence lies not in the wishful disappearance of opposition from without but in the resolution within to disregard and rise above it. How do we rise from the fragmented universe of our fears? ~~~ Transcendence lies not in the wishful disappearance of opposition from without but in the resolution within to disregard and rise above it. How do we rise from the fragment...

Harinder Singh speaks about the Sikh historical narratives that live in the psyche of the Guru Khalsa Panth, the flag-bearers of the Sikh collective. ~~~ The Sikh historical narratives live in the psyche of the Guru Khalsa Panth, the flag-bearers of the Sikh collective. They were told and retold from generation to generation. Two of them recorded their impressions of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib in the...

Inni Kaur descends into an exploration of what connects her most to Vaisakhi and its roots. Listen as she reflects back on her life. Her words hold power, there is resonance and relation and an acknowledgment that she is still not where she would like to be. ~~~ Inni Kaur is the Creative Director at Sikh Research Institute: sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur To learn more about SikhRI, go to sikhri.org -...

Santbir Singh , Sidak Facilitator at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi. ~~~ Follow along as they highlight their connection to Vaisakhi and what its resonance means to their life. Our team is delighted to explore introspectively to resonate with our audience, hopefully. From different backgrounds, countries, and experiences, SikhRI’s team is passionate to share thi...

Arpinder Kaur , Sidak Facilitator at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi. ~~~ Follow along as they highlight their connection to Vaisakhi and what its resonance means to their life. Our team is delighted to explore introspectively to resonate with our audience, hopefully. From different backgrounds, countries, and experiences, SikhRI’s team is passionate to share thi...

Gurpal Singh , Board Emeritus at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi. ~~~ Follow along as they highlight their connection to Vaisakhi and what its resonance means to their life. Our team is delighted to explore introspectively to resonate with our audience, hopefully. From different backgrounds, countries, and experiences, SikhRI’s team is passionate to share this se...

Jasleen Kaur , Researcher at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi. ~~~ Follow along as they highlight their connection to Vaisakhi and what its resonance means to their life. Our team is delighted to explore introspectively to resonate with our audience, hopefully. From different backgrounds, countries, and experiences, SikhRI’s team is passionate to share this series...

Inderpreet Singh , Board Member at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi. ~~~ Follow along as they highlight their connection to Vaisakhi and what its resonance means to their life. Our team is delighted to explore introspectively to resonate with our audience, hopefully. From different backgrounds, countries, and experiences, SikhRI’s team is passionate to share this...

Anupreet Kaur , Advisory Council at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi. ~~~ Follow along as they highlight their connection to Vaisakhi and what its resonance means to their life. Our team is delighted to explore introspectively to resonate with our audience, hopefully. From different backgrounds, countries, and experiences, SikhRI’s team is passionate to share this...