Copy of Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) English Katha | Bhai Harman Singh

ਮਾਰੂ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥
Maaroo, First Mehla:

ਕੋਈ ਆਖੈ ਭੂਤਨਾ ਕੋ ਕਹੈ ਬੇਤਾਲਾ ॥
(ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਡੂੰਘੀਆਂ ਸਾਂਝਾਂ ਨਾਹ ਪਾਣ ਕਰ ਕੇ) ਕੋਈ ਆਖਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਤਾਂ ਕੋਈ ਭੂਤ ਹੈ (ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਇਹ ਬੰਦਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਤ੍ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ) ਕੋਈ ਆਖਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਕੋਈ ਜਿੰਨ ਹੈ (ਜੋ ਬੰਦਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਪਰੇ ਪਰੇ ਜੂਹ-ਉਜਾੜ ਵਿਚ ਹੀ ਬਹੁਤਾ ਚਿਰ ਟਿਕਿਆ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ) ।
Some call him a ghost; some say that he is a demon.

ਕੋਈ ਆਖੈ ਆਦਮੀ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਵੇਚਾਰਾ ॥੧॥
ਪਰ ਕੋਈ ਬੰਦਾ ਆਖਦਾ ਹੈ (ਨਹੀਂ) ਨਾਨਕ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ (ਸਾਡੇ ਵਰਗਾ) ਆਦਮੀ (ਹੀ) ਉਂਞ ਹੈ ਆਜਿਜ਼ ਜੇਹਾ ।੧।
Some call him a mere mortal; O, poor Nanak! ||1||

ਭਇਆ ਦਿਵਾਨਾ ਸਾਹ ਕਾ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਬਉਰਾਨਾ ॥
ਮੈਂ ਸ਼ਾਹ-ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਦਾ ਆਸ਼ਿਕ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਨਾ ਕਿਸੇ ਹੋਰ ਨਾਲ ਡੂੰਘੀਆਂ ਸਾਂਝਾਂ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਾਂਦਾ,
Crazy Nanak has gone insane, after his Lord, the King.

ਹਉ ਹਰਿ ਬਿਨੁ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਜਾਨਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
(ਇਸ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਆਖਦੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ) ਨਾਨਕ ਝੱਲਾ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ ।੧।ਰਹਾਉ।
I know of none other than the Lord. ||1||Pause||

ਤਉ ਦੇਵਾਨਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜਾ ਭੈ ਦੇਵਾਨਾ ਹੋਇ ॥
ਜਦੋਂ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਇਕ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਨਾ ਕਿਸੇ ਹੋਰ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਛਾਣਦਾ (ਕਿਸੇ ਹੋਰ ਦੀ ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ਾਮਦ-ਮੁਥਾਜੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਦਾ) 
He alone is known to be insane, when he goes insane with the Fear of God.

ਏਕੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਬਾਹਰਾ ਦੂਜਾ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਜਾਣੈ ਕੋਇ ॥੨॥
ਜਦੋਂ ਉਹ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੇ ਡਰ-ਫ਼ਿਕਰਾਂ ਵਲੋਂ ਬੇ-ਪਰਵਾਹ ਜੇਹਾ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਤਦੋਂ (ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਨਜ਼ਰਾਂ ਵਿਚ) ਉਹ ਝੱਲਾ ਸਮਝਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ।੨।
He recognizes none other than the One Lord and Master. ||2||

ਤਉ ਦੇਵਾਨਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜਾ ਏਕਾ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਇ ॥
ਜਦੋਂ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਰਜ਼ਾ ਨੂੰ ਸਮਝਣ ਲੱਗ ਪੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ (ਰਜ਼ਾ ਦੇ ਉਲਟ ਤੁਰਨ ਲਈ ਆਪਣੀ) ਕਿਸੇ ਹੋਰ ਚਤੁਰਾਈ ਦਾ ਆਸਰਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਲੈਂਦਾ,
He alone is known to be insane, if he works for the One Lord.

ਹੁਕਮੁ ਪਛਾਣੈ ਖਸਮ ਕਾ ਦੂਜੀ ਅਵਰ ਸਿਆਣਪ ਕਾਇ ॥੩॥
ਜਦੋਂ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਸਿਰਫ਼ (ਰਜ਼ਾ ਵਿਚ ਰਾਜ਼ੀ ਰਹਿਣ ਦੀ ਹੀ) ਕਾਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ, (ਹਰੇਕ ਕਿਰਤ-ਕਾਰ ਵਿਚ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦੀ ਰਜ਼ਾ ਨੂੰ ਹੀ ਮੁਖ ਮੰਨਦਾ ਹੈ) ਤਾਂ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਨਜ਼ਰਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਉਹ ਝੱਲਾ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ।੩।
Recognizing the Hukam, the Command of his Lord and Master, what other cleverness is there? ||3||

ਤਉ ਦੇਵਾਨਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਧਰੇ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥
ਜਦੋਂ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਆਪਣੇ ਆਪ ਨੂੰ (ਹੋਰ ਸਭਨਾਂ ਨਾਲੋਂ) ਮਾੜਾ ਸਮਝਦਾ ਹੈ, ਜਦੋਂ ਹੋਰ ਜਗਤ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਨਾਲੋਂ ਚੰਗਾ ਸਮਝਦਾ ਹੈ,
He alone is known to be insane, when he falls in love with his Lord and Master.

ਮੰਦਾ ਜਾਣੈ ਆਪ ਕਉ ਅਵਰੁ ਭਲਾ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥੪॥੭॥
ਜਦੋਂ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਮਾਲਿਕ-ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦਾ ਪਿਆਰ ਹੀ (ਆਪਣੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ) ਟਿਕਾਈ ਰੱਖਦਾ ਹੈ, ਤਦੋਂ ਉਹ (ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੀਆਂ ਨਿਗਾਹਾਂ ਵਿਚ) ਝੱਲਾ ਜਾਣਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ।੪।੭।
He sees himself as bad, and all the rest of the world as good. ||4||7||

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Welcome to the Sri Nanak Prakash English Katha, written by the blessed poet, Kavi Santokh Singh. In this episode, we introduce the series and the discuss the opening words of the Granth (scripture), the Manglacharan. Join us on this journey in experiencing the lives of the Gurus through these beautiful Sakhia (true stories).

Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usually associated as a part of the greater text known as Sri Gurpartap Suraj Granth (aka Suraj Prakash) which details the historical accounts of all 10 Guru Sahibs in poetic form. It is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and experience. It is said that if one listen to the history of the lives of all 10 Gurus through these texts with complete devotion and faith, they can reach enlightenment. 

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#1 Mangla Charan and Praise of Naam | Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash Katha | Bhai Harman Singh

Continuing with the Manglacharan, through divine poetry, Kavi Ji describes the incomparable beauty of the Gurus. Like a bumblebee flying around the beautiful flower for its nectar, the Gursikh should strive to always circle the Guru and seek their blessings. 

Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usually associated as a part of the greater text known as Sri Gurpartap Suraj Granth (aka Suraj Prakash) which details the historical accounts of all 10 Guru Sahibs in poetic form. It is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and experience. It is said that if one listen to the history of the lives of all 10 Gurus through these texts with complete devotion and faith, they can reach enlightenment. 

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#2 Mangla Charan & Praise of Naam Part 2 | Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) Katha

Kavi Ji describes the intangible and tangible forms of Naam. By reciting Vaheguru Ji's name, the veil of ignorance is removed and the person becomes the roop (form) of Parmatma (God).

Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usually associated as a part of the greater text known as Sri Gurpartap Suraj Granth (aka Suraj Prakash) which details the historical accounts of all 10 Guru Sahibs in poetic form. It is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and experience. It is said that if one listen to the history of the lives of all 10 Gurus through these texts with complete devotion and faith, they can reach enlightenment. 

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#3 Mangla Charan & Praise of Naam Part 3 | Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) Katha

Kavi Ji beautifully explains the love of Naam, the Manglacharan of Paramatma (Vaheguru Ji), and the importance of the Vaheguru Mantar. By focusing and understanding on the Vaheguru Mantar, the Gursikh will win any battle against moh (attachment). Kavi Ji lovingly shares that this entire Granth is about praising Guru Sahib Ji and by listening to the itihaas (history) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji with love and devotion, the Gursikh will start following the path of Sikhi.

Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usually associated as a part of the greater text known as Sri Gurpartap Suraj Granth (aka Suraj Prakash) which details the historical accounts of all 10 Guru Sahibs in poetic form. It is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and experience. It is said that if one listen to the history of the lives of all 10 Gurus through these texts with complete devotion and faith, they can reach enlightenment. 

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#4 Mangla Charan & Praise of Naam Part 4 | Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) English Katha

Bhai Bala Ji, a dear companion and Sikh of Guru Nanak Dev Ji travels to meet the 2nd Guru, Guru Angad Dev Ji. 
In the events of happiness, Bhai Bala Ji is sent to meet Guru Nanak Dev Ji's uncle and retrieve their ‘birth certificate’. Guru Nanak Dev Ji's uncle is then asked to narrate and explain the events of Guru Ji.

Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usually associated as a part of the greater text known as Sri Gurpartap Suraj Granth (aka Suraj Prakash) which details the historical accounts of all 10 Guru Sahibs in poetic form. It is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and experience. It is said that if one listen to the history of the lives of all 10 Gurus through these texts with complete devotion and faith, they can reach enlightenment. 

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#5 Bhai Bala Ji Meets Guru Angad Dev Ji | Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) Katha

In this Katha, we take an in-depth look at the Bedi family and their devotion from many lifetimes. The world is in bliss as Mata tripta Ji carries the Master of the world in her womb. This Katha discusses the events leading to the Prakash (coming into the world) of the Creator in physical form, when the heavens shower flowers into the world!

Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usually associated as a part of the greater text known as Sri Gurpartap Suraj Granth (aka Suraj Prakash) which details the historical accounts of all 10 Guru Sahibs in poetic form. It is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and experience. It is said that if one listen to the history of the lives of all 10 Gurus through these texts with complete devotion and faith, they can reach enlightenment. 

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