The Sikh Cast

Surender Pal Singh , Research & Content 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 p...

Inni Kaur , Creative Director 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 se...

Jujhaar 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 ser...

Dr. Jaspreet 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...

Pritpal 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 ser...

Dr. Harsohena 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...

Kulvir Singh , Interim Executive Director 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 pa...

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...

What role have women historically occupied in our collective psyche? Reflecting on our past, present, and thinking about the future, how do we put mechanisms into place to ensure women’s stories aren’t forgotten? To ensure they become a part of consciousness? Through this conversation, we will imagine futures in which we move beyond the mere recognition of gendered differences and enact attention...

What’s “Love” got to do with it? Love is indeed a four-letter word, heavily used, very interpretive, and often taken out of context in our personal lives. How do we understand love in the Sikh context? Follow along as Jasleen Kaur and Pritpal Singh unpack the understanding of love through a Sikh lens; the relationship between the Sikh and the Guru — the relationship between the lover and the Belov...

For the Sikhs globally, 1 Cet 553 is the Nanakshahi new year’s day. Cet or Chet is the month. 553 is the Nanakshahi year. Do you know about Nanakshahi? Manpreet Singh and Harinder Singh discuss Nanakshahi 553!

SikhRI presents “Shadow,” a raw poetic experience by Inni Kaur.  Follow along as she delves deep into the human experience, from the dark scores of negativity to the peaks of light. With each difficult moment, she finds time to rejuvenate the mind with thoughts and feelings that expand what it means to truly question and evaluate oneself. This is not a journey you’re going to want to miss. ~~...

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...

Harinder Singh and Manpreet Singh talk about what happened 100 years ago at Nankana Sahib. Today it's known as Saka Nankana or Nankana Sahib Massacre. Why did the Sikhs protest, what happened and how does it relate to what's going on today with the Farmers Protest in India.  Harinder Singh (@1force) Manpreet Singh (@mjassal)

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...

ਮੀਰਾਂ ਦਾਨਾਂ ਦਿਲ ਸੋਚ ॥ mīrāṁ dānāṁ dil soc. O Leader reflect in heart and mind on the Knower. --- This is a continuation of the Persian Voice of the Guru's featuring the Sikh Research Institute's Researcher, Asha Marie Kaur. In this transcreation, the original Gurmukhi is followed by an English transcription to guide the Sabad’s pronunciation (Divine Word) in its original form. The Persian recorded...

In this conversation, we are joined by scholar Dr. Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh, author, poet, and artist, Inni Kaur, and educator, Surinder Singh as they discuss the poetry, Gurbani, and the inspiration of Bhai Vir Singh.   ~~~ On his 148th birthday, join us in conversation on unraveling the poet’s ‘mental kaleidoscope,’ exploring his impact on the reader’s mind, and his contemporary existence....

Harinder Singh and Manpreet Singh talk about the current farmer protests happening in India and it's impact on the Sikh Diaspora. They talk about langar, Diljit, Modi, social media, what to expect next and much more!    ~~~  https://sikhri.org/people/harinder-singh  https://sikhri.org/people/manpreet-jassal #FarmerProtests #India #Punjab #Farmers

Listen to this webinar with social entrepreneur and children’s book author, Deanna Singh, writer, scholar, and activist, Simran Jeet Singh, and author, poet, and artist, Inni Kaur. Together, they re-imagine storytelling for a new generation and tell stories that deserve to be told.  ~~~ #Sikh #Children

Separation is perhaps the most difficult human emotion that one experiences. Does separation turn into a “longing?” Does “longing” guide us to an awareness? An awareness that love is eternal, so there can never be a separation in love. ~~~ Inni Kaur is Creative Director at the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI). She has served SikhRI in several capacities since 2010, including Chair of the Board, an...

How do we remember? How do we advocate? How do we survive? In this episode we feature three leading voices in the November 1984 Anti-Sikh pogroms study. ~~~ Dr. Ishmeet Kaur, a professor at the University of Gujarat, will help us explore the literary and artistic response to the Pogroms. Dr. Shruti Devgan, a professor at Bowdoin College, has researched in the diasporic, 1st, and 2nd generation res...

Our panel discusses the newly launched Guru Granth Sahib Project. The Project states that, although there are Gurbani translations available in Panjabi text belonging to the early twentieth century by many celebrated Sikh giants, and some in English from recent times, there is a need for a fresh perspective for contemporary audiences. The project aims to make the Guru Granth Sahib accessible to En...

This is the story of Hari Singh Nalua, a formidable general in the army of the Khalsa during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. From birth to death, what lessons can we learn from this figure from Sikh history? ~~~ Featuring: Pritpal Singh — sikhri.org/people/pritpal-singh Support the Sikh Cast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support #SikhHistory #HariSinghNalua #Khalsa #RanjitSingh #Sikh...

In this episode from the Persian Voice of the Guru Granth Sahib series, Asha Marie Kaur tells us of the Persian linguistic influences of a Sabad by Guru Arjan Sahib. She shares how this Sabad (Divine-word), revealed in Rag Bhairau, elaborates on orientating oneself with Nam and IkOankar. ~~~ Listen at SikhRI's website Featuring: Asha Marie Kaur Sabad Recitation: Parminder Kaur Chanana #PersianVoic...

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has released its sixth report in the State of the Panth series titled Sikhi & Sexuality, exploring how Sikhi has influenced the collective behavior of the Sikhs when it comes to sex, pleasure, and procreation. Sexuality is not something that is frequently discussed in the Panth (Sikh Collective). The report clearly outlines Sikh perspectives on major topics lik...