The Sikh Cast

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...

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...