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

ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੯ ॥
Jaijaavantee, Ninth Mehla:

ਬੀਤ ਜੈਹੈ ਬੀਤ ਜੈਹੈ ਜਨਮੁ ਅਕਾਜੁ ਰੇ ॥
ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! (ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਭਗਤੀ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਨਾ) ਮਨੁੱਖਾ ਜੀਵਨ (ਦਾ ਸਮਾ) ਜਨਮ-ਮਨੋਰਥ ਹਾਸਲ ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਨਾ ਹੀ ਲੰਘਦਾ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ, ਗੁਜ਼ਰਦਾ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ । 
Slipping away - your life is uselessly slipping away.

ਨਿਸਿ ਦਿਨੁ ਸੁਨਿ ਕੈ ਪੁਰਾਨ ਸਮਝਤ ਨਹ ਰੇ ਅਜਾਨ ॥
ਹੇ ਮੂਰਖ! ਰਾਤ ਦਿਨ ਪੁਰਾਣ (ਆਦਿਕ ਪੁਸਤਕਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ) ਸੁਣ ਕੇ (ਭੀ) ਤੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਸਮਝਦਾ (ਕਿ ਇਥੇ ਸਦਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਬੈਠ ਰਹਿਣਾ) 
Night and day, you listen to the Puraanas, but you do not understand them, you ignorant fool!

ਕਾਲੁ ਤਉ ਪਹੂਚਿਓ ਆਨਿ ਕਹਾ ਜੈਹੈ ਭਾਜਿ ਰੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
 ਮੌਤ (ਦਾ ਸਮਾ) ਤਾਂ (ਨੇੜੇ) ਆ ਪਹੁੰਚਿਆ ਹੈ (ਦੱਸ, ਤੂੰ ਇਸ ਪਾਸੋਂ) ਭੱਜ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਚਲਾ ਜਾਹਿਂਗਾ ।੧।ਰਹਾਉ।
Death has arrived; now where will you run? ||1||Pause||

ਅਸਥਿਰੁ ਜੋ ਮਾਨਿਓ ਦੇਹ ਸੋ ਤਉ ਤੇਰਉ ਹੋਇ ਹੈ ਖੇਹ ॥
 ਜਿਸ (ਆਪਣੇ) ਸਰੀਰ ਨੂੰ ਤੂੰ ਸਦਾ ਕਾਇਮ ਰਹਿਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਸਮਝੀ ਬੈਠਾ ਹੈਂ, ਤੇਰਾ ਉਹ (ਸਰੀਰ) ਤਾਂ (ਜ਼ਰੂਰ) ਸੁਆਹ ਹੋ ਜਾਇਗਾ । 
You believed that this body was permanent, but it shall turn to dust.

ਕਿਉ ਨ ਹਰਿ ਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਲੇਹਿ ਮੂਰਖ ਨਿਲਾਜ ਰੇ ॥੧॥
ਹੇ ਮੂਰਖ! ਹੇ ਬੇ-ਸ਼ਰਮ!(ਫਿਰ) ਤੂੰ ਕਿਉਂ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਪਦਾ? ।੧।
Why don't you chant the Name of the Lord, you shameless fool? ||1||

ਰਾਮ ਭਗਤਿ ਹੀਏ ਆਨਿ ਛਾਡਿ ਦੇ ਤੈ ਮਨ ਕੋ ਮਾਨੁ ॥
 ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਭਗਤੀ (ਆਪਣੇ) ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਵਸਾ ਲੈ ।(ਆਪਣੇ) ਮਨ ਦਾ ਅਹੰਕਾਰ ਛੱਡ ਦੇਹ,
Let devotional worship of the Lord enter into your heart, and abandon the intellectualism of your mind.

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਨ ਇਹ ਬਖਾਨਿ ਜਗ ਮਹਿ ਬਿਰਾਜੁ ਰੇ ॥੨॥੪॥
ਦਾਸ ਨਾਨਕ (ਤੈਨੂੰ ਮੁੜ ਮੁੜ) ਇਹ ਗੱਲ ਹੀ ਆਖਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ  ਇਹੋ ਜਿਹਾ ਸੁਚੱਜਾ ਜੀਵਨ ਜੀਉ ।੨।੪।
O Servant Nanak, this is the way to live in the world. ||2||4||

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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

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. Everything leading to the Prakash 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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#7 Prakash of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Part 2 | Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) English Katha

Baba Kalu Ji is unsure why his newly born son was named Nanak and wants him to be named such that he is recognised as a Kshatriya. Pandit Hardyal explains that the name came to him from his dhur (root) after deep meditation. It is such a unique name that Hindus, Muslims and the whole world will bow down to Nanak. He then goes on to explain just one of the beautiful meanings of the name 'Nanak'.

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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#9 The Meaning of the Name 'Nanak' | Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) Katha

Gopal Pandha is amazed at the 5 year old Guru Ji's words as Their wisdom is so great. They ask Guru Ji about Bhagti (devotional worship) as they begin to fall in love with 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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#14 Gopal Pandha Ji's Reaction To Guru Ji's Teachings | Sri Nanak Prakash (Suraj Prakash) Katha

Gopal Pandha Ji is blessed with enlightenment (Braham Giaan). Gopal Pandha Ji (Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s math teacher) recognises Guru Nanak Dev Ji as the creator and liberator of the world and falls at their feet. Guru Nanak Dev Ji becomes pleased and bestows their grace on Gopal Pandha Ji, eradicating all his pain and suffering and liberating him from the cycle of birth and death.

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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