A talk show where we explore the inspiring lives of various Gurmukhs throughout Sikh History.

Most discussions and learning about Sikhi take place in a formal setting like a Gurdwara (Sikh temple), by way of Punjabi speaking Parchariks (educators) speaking to the congregation. In recent years, many educators have taken to online platforms such as YouTube & Facebook to inspire, educate and spread the message of Sikhi to the world, in English.

Our successful and popular YouTube channel, Basics of Sikhi (be sure to subscribe!) has been hugely appreciated as a new, interactive and modern way of learning about Sikhi, especially by the younger generation, some of which who cannot speak or understand Punjabi so much.

In a similar way, this Podcast, hosted by Sukhdeep Singh (Sikh educator at Basics of Sikhi) and Karanveer Singh (Sikh volunteer), is continuing that innovation by bringing learning about Sikhi to an informal and relaxed platform in the form of this talk show podcast. Sukhdeep & Karanveer will invite different guests to the Podcast to discuss various topics directly and indirectly related to Sikhi e.g. Sikh history, traditions, fitness, nutrition, mental health, music and the list goes on!...

We hope you enjoy this Podcast and would greatly appreciate your feedback. Be sure to follow us on social media!

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In this first episode, we initially discuss what Gurbani (the Guru’s words) has to say about Gurmukhs, Saints and Divine beings. Once understanding Guru’s teachings, we look at the life of a great Sikh from the 20th Century known as Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji.

A Big Thank you to Bhai Jivanpal Singh Ji for coming on to this podcast and going through the Life of Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji in great depth. 

Part 1 of this podcast touches upon great stories in their Childhood up to before they started travelling the whole of India, spreading the message of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. 

You can find more of Bhai Jivanpal Singh Ji's work here - www.nihungsanthia.com 

Nihung Santhia is a project dedicated to preserve and spread the authentic teachings of Gurbani, through the platform of Gurbani Santhia.

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Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji Podcast | Gurmukh Series [PART 1]

Welcome to Part 2 of our newly launched Gurmukh Series, following the life of Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji! 

In this second podcast, we share the daily routine of Sant Ji, which is filled with Gurbani Jaaps (Continuous recitations of the Guru’s words) and countless hours of selfless service, with only a few left to rest and sleep! We also touch upon the divine qualities they possessed, such as humility, respect and discipline. 

Watch Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/0Ca6Ff48Wyc

A big thank you to Bhai Jivanpal Singh Ji for sharing such priceless stories and teachings with us on the life of Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji. You can find more of their work here – www.nihungsanthia.com 

Nihung Santhia is a project dedicated to preserve and spread the authentic teachings of Gurbani, through the platform of Gurbani Santhia. 

We also provided many resources in the Podcast which are available in English and Punjabi on the life of Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji. 

Resources:

English Translations of Sant Ji’s Katha - https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/Kamalpreet_Singh_Pardeshi 

English Translations of Gian Kirna (The Biography of Sant Ji) - https://giaankirna.com 

Full Punjabi Katha of Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji - https://gurmatveechar.com/audio.php?q=f&f=%2FKatha%2F01_Puratan_Katha%2FSant_Gurbachan_Singh_%28Bhindran_wale%29%2FGuru_Granth_Sahib_Larivaar_Katha

Short snippets of Sant Ji’s Katha - https://kam1825.podbean.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0oOCilm2x/

Giaan kirna (punjabi) and Gurmukh parkash available on https://www.nihungsanthia.com/pothi-sahibs 

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Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji Podcast | Gurmukh Series [PART 2]

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The second installment in our newly launched Gurmukh Series, which follows lives of great figures in Sikh history. This podcast (Part 1 of 3) focuses on the entire life of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji Rara Sahib and how they were given the seva (service) of continuing to spread the message of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji through the Bhai Daya Singh Ji lineage (One of the Five beloved ones).

A Big Thank you to Bhai Jivanpal Singh Ji of Nihung Santhia for coming on the Gurmukh Series Podcast again and blessing us with their time and continuous effort to educate and share their wisdom on the life of such great beings, and also thanks to Bhai Inderjit Singh Ji Daheley who joins us at the end of the podcast and shares his first-hand experiences with Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji!

Make sure to check out Part 2 of the Sant Isher Singh Ji Podcast (Out Now!) in which we discuss the amazing spiritual teachings of Sant Isher Singh Ji!

Watch Full Video of Podcast Here: https://youtu.be/gpcVRbRlO4w

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The life of Sant Isher Singh Ji | Gurmukh Series [PART 1]

The second installment in our newly launched Gurmukh Series, which follows lives of great figures in Sikh history. In this podcast (Part 2 of 3) we take a look at the writings of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji through their amazing personal diary, which has an abundance of spiritual knowledge.

A Big Thank you to Bhai Jivanpal Singh Ji of Nihung Santhia for coming on the Gurmukh Series Podcast again and blessing us with their time and continuous effort to educate and share their wisdom on the life of such great beings.

Watch Full Video of Podcast Here: https://youtu.be/gpcVRbRlO4w

Look out for Part 3 of the Sant Isher Singh Ji Podcast (releasing soon) discussing in depth first-hand experiences with Sant ji from Bhai Inderjit Singh Ji Daheley!

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Spiritual Teachings of Sant Isher Singh Ji | Gurmukh Series [PART 2]

We are excited to share the life of Sant Baba Attar Singh Ji (Mastuana wale). Sant Attar Singh Ji is a Sikh Saint who spread the message of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Sikhi during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

This podcast focuses on why Sant Baba Attar Singh Ji came to this earth, their childhood, education, time in the army, and finally, sharing amazing experiences of Baba Ji when they visited Sri Hazur Sahib. These experiences include not eating for eight days and having darshan (the blessed vision) of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

A Big Thank you to Bhai Jivanpal Singh Ji of Nihung Santhia for coming on the Gurmukh Series Podcast again and blessing us with their time and continuous effort to educate and share their wisdom on the life of such great beings.

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Manchester Smagam 2022

Bhai Anantvir Singh - traahi traahi saran prabh aae - Manchester Smagam 2022

Bhai Jagjit Singh - ttootte bandan jaas ke hoaa saadhoo sang - Manchester Smagam 2022

Sant giani Mohan Singh Ji Bhindranwale

Bibi Manjot Kaur Ji - AKJ Southall Monthly February Southall 2023

Mai, Tu, Ape App da safar

We are honoured to share the life of Sant Giani Sundar Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale. Sant Ji holds strong ties with saints we are all familiar with, such as Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji, being their teacher & spiritual inspiration. 

Although commonly associated with Sant Giani Jarnail Singh Ji, the term 'Bhindranwale' traces back to Sant Giani Sundar Singh Ji, as this village was their place of birth. Sant Giani Sundar Singh Ji’s father, Baba Khajaan Singh Ji used to live at this asthaan (place) of Bhindran (where Gurdwara Akhand Parkash now stands) and not only farmed, but planted the seeds of Sikhi for many Mahapursh to come. 

In this podcast, Giani Jivanpal Singh Ji shares the early life of Sant Giani Sundar Singh Ji and the immense amount of Vidhia (spiritual knowledge) they were able to acquire from many Saint Scholars. The immense Bhagti (spiritual practice) of Sant Ji's mother and father and the teachings they gave to their son are explored. The amazing life of Sant Ji's teacher, Sant Baba Bishan Singh Ji has also been covered. Tune in for many beautiful stories of Guru Sahib Ji giving Partakh Darshan (divine glimpse) to their Gursikhs!

As always a big thank you to Giani Jivanpal Singh Ji for taking the time out to research the lives of such great Gurmukhs and sharing this with the wider sangat, so we can always feel inspired to walk the path of the saints.

Sant Giani Sundar Singh Ji Podcast | Gurmukh Series

Vaisakhi, Amritsar Annual AKJ Samagam (11-15, Mar-2023) www.AKJ.Org

Vaisakhi, Amritsar Annual AKJ Samagam 11-15, April-2023 (www.AKJ.Org)

050 Amritsar 13Apr2023 ThuEve Akhand Keertan Bhai Manpreet Singh Jee

Amazing must watch Katha & Kirtan on the beautiful shabad (hymn) 'Terai Bharosai Pyare'. If you read the translation of this shabad on iGurbani or SikhiToTheMax , you might find the translation a bit difficult to connect to. For this Katha (discourse), Bhai Baljit Singh improved on the interpretation of the shabad helping bring the meaning to life. In reflection of this shabad (hymn), Bhai Baljit Singh explains in depth how just like a child sometimes falls over, they can return to the safe laps of their parents, in the same way, we can rely and fall into the loving laps of that One, who resides in the energy of the Sangat (holy congregation). 

Bhai Baljit Singh explains the need for improving the translations of Gurbani and asks for the blessings of the Sangat to work on this project.

Listen to the electric and emotional Kirtan sung beautifully by Bhai Rajan Singh and hear other inspirational stories how Basics of Sikhi and the warm Sangat (congregation) has saved so many people in so many different ways.

In the loving laps of God - Birmingham May 2023

Bhai Simranjeet Singh - sunhu benanteeaa suaamee mere raam - Birmingham May 2023

ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ ॥
Raag Sorat'h:

ਭੂਖੇ ਭਗਤਿ ਨ ਕੀਜੈ ॥
ਮਨੁੱਖ ਦੀ ਰੋਟੀ ਵਲੋਂ ਹੀ ਤ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਮੁੱਕੀ, ਤਾਂ ਉਹ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਭਗਤੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰ ਸਕਦਾ
I am so hungry, I cannot perform devotional worship service.

ਯਹ ਮਾਲਾ ਅਪਨੀ ਲੀਜੈ ॥
ਫਿਰ ਉਹ ਭਗਤੀ ਵਿਖਾਵੇ ਦੀ ਹੀ ਰਹਿ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ । 
Here, Lord, take back Your mala.

ਹਉ ਮਾਂਗਉ ਸੰਤਨ ਰੇਨਾ ॥
(ਪ੍ਰਭੂ! ਇੱਕ ਤਾਂ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਰੋਟੀ ਵਲੋਂ ਬੇ-ਫ਼ਿਕਰ ਕਰ, ਦੂਜੇ) ਮੈਂ ਸੰਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਚਰਨ-ਧੂੜ ਮੰਗਦਾ ਹਾਂ,
I beg for the dust of the feet of the Saints.

ਮੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਕਿਸੀ ਕਾ ਦੇਨਾ ॥੧॥
ਤਾਕਿ ਮੈਂ ਕਿਸੇ ਦਾ ਮੁਥਾਜ ਨਾਹ ਹੋਵਾਂ ।੧
I do not owe anyone anything. ||1||

ਮਾਧੋ ਕੈਸੀ ਬਨੈ ਤੁਮ ਸੰਗੇ ॥
ਹੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ! ਤੈਥੋਂ ਸ਼ਰਮ ਕੀਤਿਆਂ ਨਹੀਂ ਨਿਭ ਸਕਣੀ
O Lord, how can I be with You?

ਆਪਿ ਨ ਦੇਹੁ ਤ ਲੇਵਉ ਮੰਗੇ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਸੋ, ਜੇ ਤੂੰ ਆਪ ਨਾਹ ਦੇਵੇਂਗਾ, ਤਾਂ ਮੈਂ ਹੀ ਮੰਗ ਕੇ ਲੈ ਲਵਾਂਗਾ ।ਰਹਾਉ
If You do not give me Yourself, then I shall beg until I get You. ||Pause||

ਦੁਇ ਸੇਰ ਮਾਂਗਉ ਚੂਨਾ ॥
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਦੋ ਸੇਰ ਆਟੇ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਹੈ, 
I ask for two kilos of flour,

ਪਾਉ ਘੀਉ ਸੰਗਿ ਲੂਨਾ ॥
ਇਕ ਪਾਉ ਘਿਉ ਤੇ ਕੁਝ ਲੂਣ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ, 
and half a pound of ghee, and salt.

ਅਧ ਸੇਰੁ ਮਾਂਗਉ ਦਾਲੇ ॥
ਮੈਂ ਤੈਥੋਂ ਅੱਧ ਸੇਰ ਦਾਲ ਮੰਗਦਾ ਹਾਂ
I ask for a pound of beans,

ਮੋ ਕਉ ਦੋਨਉ ਵਖਤ ਜਿਵਾਲੇ ॥੨॥
ਇਹ ਚੀਜ਼ਾ ਮੇਰੇ ਦੋਹਾਂ ਵੇਲਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਗੁਜ਼ਰਾਨ ਲਈ ਕਾਫ਼ੀ ਹਨ ।੨।
which I shall eat twice a day. ||2||

ਖਾਟ ਮਾਂਗਉ ਚਉਪਾਈ ॥
ਸਾਬਤ ਮੰਜੀ ਮੰਗਦਾ ਹਾਂ
I ask for a cot, with four legs,

ਸਿਰਹਾਨਾ ਅਵਰ ਤੁਲਾਈ ॥
ਸਿਰਾਣਾ ਤੇ ਤੁਲਾਈ ਭੀ 
and a pillow and mattress.

ਊਪਰ ਕਉ ਮਾਂਗਉ ਖੀਂਧਾ ॥
ਉਪਰ ਲੈਣ ਲਈ ਰਜ਼ਾਈ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਹੈ—ਬੱਸ!
I ask for a quilt to cover myself.

ਤੇਰੀ ਭਗਤਿ ਕਰੈ ਜਨੁ ਥਂੀਧਾ ॥੩॥
ਫਿਰ ਤੇਰਾ ਭਗਤ (ਸਰੀਰਕ ਲੋੜਾਂ ਵਲੋਂ ਬੇ-ਫ਼ਿਕਰ ਹੋ ਕੇ) ਤੇਰੇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਵਿਚ ਭਿੱਜ ਕੇ ਤੇਰੀ ਭਗਤੀ ਕਰੇਗਾ ।੩।
Your humble servant shall perform Your devotional worship service with love. ||3||

ਮੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਕੀਤਾ ਲਬੋ ॥
ਕਬੀਰ ਆਖਦਾ ਹੈ—ਹੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ! ਮੈਂ (ਮੰਗਣ ਵਿਚ) ਕੋਈ ਲਾਲਚ ਨਹੀਂ ਕੀਤਾ, 
I have no greed;

ਇਕੁ ਨਾਉ ਤੇਰਾ ਮੈ ਫਬੋ ॥
ਕਉਂਕਿ (ਉਹ ਚੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਤਾਂ ਸਰੀਰਕ ਨਿਰਬਾਹ-ਮਾਤ੍ਰ ਹਨ) ਅਸਲ ਵਿਚ ਤਾਂ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਤੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਹੀ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਹੈ 
Your Name is the only ornament I wish for.

ਕਹਿ ਕਬੀਰ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨਿਆ ॥
ਮੇਰਾ ਮਨ (ਤੇਰੇ ਨਾਮ ਵਿਚ) ਪਰਚਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੈ
Says Kabeer, my mind is pleased and appeased;

ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨਿਆ ਤਉ ਹਰਿ ਜਾਨਿਆ ॥੪॥੧੧॥
ਤੇ ਜਦੋਂ ਦਾ ਪਰਚਿਆ ਹੈ ਤਦੋਂ ਤੋਂ ਤੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਮੇਰੀ (ਡੂੰਘੀ) ਜਾਣ-ਪਛਾਣ ਹੋ ਗਈ ਹੈ ।੪।੧੧।
now that my mind is pleased and appeased, I have come to know the Lord. ||4||11||

Bhagat Kabeer Ji in Raag Sorath - 656

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