The Sikh Renaissance

A wake-up call for all Sikh men: stop giving lip service to the concept of gender equality. Actually implement the gender equality which our Gurus envisioned and gifted to us! We are joined by Sikh activist Simran Kaur in this episode as we chart where we went wrong in regards to protecting our sisters' rights and why they are falling prey to grooming gangs today. 

How much selflessness is too much selflessness? And does selflessness only consist of spending consumable/financial resources for global notice? What is our overarching strategy here, and is it paying off? What is the cost to benefit ratio in everything we are doing on a worldwide scale? Or are we, Sikhs, wasting our hard earned resources as a Panth to only receive unwarranted hatred in return?

Is Reincarnation a Sikh belief? What is the rationale behind it and what is an effective alternative to both heaven-hell and Reincarnation quandaries? 

In Zameer we discuss the significance of Shahidi (martyrdom) in Sikhi and how it directly relates to Gurbani's emphasis on living a conscientious life. We answer many long-held myths about the concept in Sikhi while also providing a correct and conscience translation of the oft-mistranslated and misnomered Babur Vani which-in actuality- is a clarion call to arms for all Sikhs by Guru Nanak. 

The title says it all, are Sikhs idolaters and how does Sikhi philosophically view idolatry and are Sikhs guilty of committing the practice when they bow to the Guru Granth Sahib?

Are the Panj Kakkars a means to an end or the ends themselves? How is it that Sikhs are fooled via infiltrators retaining their Kakkars? Have we misunderstood the Kakkars ? Listen to find out as we discuss this relevant and also tendentious issue. 

The Gaza conflict annually polarizes the Sikh community on social media into pro-Israel vs. pro-Palestine. Our stance is that while Sikhs should decry the human cost of the conflict, they should not be swift to take sides as the issue is more nuanced than they would care to admit. 

Thought Crimes and how they led to the development of Sikhi.

We discuss the theo-political status of Darbar Sahib and its original purpose intended by the Gurus and how best to restore it to its pristine state. 

Why is Punjab afflicted with drugs? And how can it be made drug free? Listen to our discussion as we tackle this most thorniest of issues.

We discuss the life, legacy and martyrdom of the Ninth Nanak with a particular focus on his legacy and its misappropriation. 

Who created the Khalsa? Guru Nanak. When was Guru Nanak born? Vaisaakhi. What is the Khalsa's mission? Emancipation of humanity. Is the Khalsa a substance abuser? We dissect Sikh history; we sift through Gurbani to prove what we say. The Khalsa is Nanak's and no, the Khalsa is no stoner. 

At over 1 hour, 30 minutes, this is our longest episode. However, when discussing what lessons we can derive from a personality as glorious as Nawab Kapur Singh we believe any length of time is justified. Listen as we dissect the life of one of Sikh history's most dominant but also enigmatic leaders to underscore what made him so effective in his mission. 

We sit down with S. Gurpreet Singh (GP) of Sikh Saakhi to discuss his book Sole Enemy of a Sikh: Brahminism as well as discussing Sikhi's opposition to caste and how best to annihilate it from within Sikh ranks. https://www.sikhsaakhi.com/about

Laws never stop evil. Humans do. On 13th March 1940 Udham Singh precipitated a crisis of conscience in great Britain by shooting dead the tyrant Michael O' Dwyer. Listen to why he did what he did and how he altered world history forever. 

The Chota Ghallughara or the Smaller Holocaust-March 1746. By the end of a bloody week, 12,000 Sikhs lay dead including non-combatants. What precipitated this bloody genocide of the Khalsa, what was the aftermath and what lessons can we learn from it today? Join the boys for an intense talk on a blood-drenched period of Sikh history and how it is still relevant today.

We are joined by special guest Dr. Rajkumar Hans (former Professor of History-Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda) who rediscovered the Sri Gur Katha of Bhai Jaita (Jivan Singh) Shahid and restored it in the Sikh psyche. We discuss the contribution of the alleged inferior castes to the world of Sikh intelligentsia and how best to restore their legacies so we can acquire a pristine understandin...

The Babbar Akalis- From 1921-1925 they were the bane of the British in the Punjab. Who were they? What happened to them? And why was their movement written out of history? Join us as we discover the truth.

Nankana Sahib-the birthplace of Guru Nanak, the progenitor of Sikhi. In the 20th century, it was home to a notorious debauch Narain Das who left no stone unturned in violating its sanctity. Listen to find out how the Sikhs finally arose as one to not only liberate Nankana but the countless other Gurudwaras hijacked by their detractors. 

February 5th 1762-The Wadda Ghallughara, The Bigger Holocaust, Done At The Behest of Ahmad Shah Abdali And Punjab's Elite Castes. Over 30,000-50,000 Sikh Non-Combatants Massacred. What Lessons Can Sikh Leaders And Budding Sikh Leaders Learn From That One Bloody Day Nearly Three Centuries Prior? 

Are Sikhs allowed to convert, or is it anathema in Sikhi? Listen to find out.

Interfaith Marriages- what do they actually entail and should Sikhs accept them?

The Mutiny of 1857- used to lambast the Sikhs. We discuss the Sikh perspective with esteemed historian, S. Inderjeet Singh.

A very insidious myth has been propagated from the 20th century onwards that Sikhs are only warriors and can amount to nothing else. What's more, it has been asserted that Sikhs are some temporary sword arm who have outlived their purpose. We not only answer such kitsch allegations but also expose the thinking behind them.

Sikh history has continually been misappropriated by elements opposed to Sikh progression with the aim of commandeering the Sikhs as some anti-Islamic military force. Sikhs, themselves, have unwittingly allowed this nefarious design to succeed given their excessive passion for their past. In this segment we discuss the malignant affects of this misappropriation, its various forms and how best to d...