This is the second playlist of the weekly Bhai Gurdas Vaaran Katha done by Bhai Paramjit Singh of SGGS Academy done at Wisma Tatt Khalsa, Malaysia as part of the Advanced Learner's Course.

Katha Bhai Gurdas Vaaran Part 2 - Bhai Paramjit Singh

Katha on the life of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji and Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji based on the Sri Gur Pertap Suraj Granth

Katha Gurpertap Suraj Granth Raas 4

Bhai Gurdas Ji compares a Manmukh to a useless grass that grows in a crop field. The grass grows proud of its size and sits magnificiently but it does not bring any advantage. It remains useless.

Bhai Gurdas Vaar 17 Pauri 16

Bhai Gurdas Vaar 17 Pauri 17

Bhai Gurdas Vaar 17 Pauri 18

Bhai Gurdas Vaar 17 Pauri 19

Bhai Gurdas Vaar 17 Pauri 20

Kavi Santokh Singh Ji eulogises the 11 Gurus before commencement of Raas 4 and introduction of Chandu, a minister in Mughal court is covered.

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 1

Chandu sends a matchmaker Pandit to look for a groom for his daughter, Sada Kaur (AKA Jaswanti)

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 2

When the Pandit returns with the proposal of Sri Hargobind Sahib for Sada Kaur. Chandu in ego claims that the Pandit has been unfair to him that he has gotten his daughter married to a household much lower than his but agrees to have the engagement. A Sikh hears such words and discusses it with the local Sanggat of Delhi. A Gurmatta is made to send a letter to Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji for Guru Ji and Amritsar's Sanggat aware of Chandu's point of view of Guru's House.

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 3

On the other hand, preparations are underway for Sri Hargobind Sahib's engagement. The whole city is joyous and is assisting one another to make it a grand engagement.

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 4

As the letter from Delhi reaches Amritsar, the messenger is asked to read the letter aloud in Sanggat. Hearing the contents, the Sanggat is infuriated and pleads to Guru Ji that Chandu is undeserving of such relationship. Guru Ji calls of the engagement

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 5

A Sehaj Path was done in the remembrance of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The recitation was being done by Baba Buddha Ji. Kirtan is sung daily by the Rababis and Sikhs. 
Upon the conclusion of 13 days, the Sehaj Path was concluded in a large crowd of Sanggat. Baba Buddha Ji concluded the recitation of Adi Granth and Ardas was done by Bhai Gurdas Ji. 
Baba Buddha Ji was given an expensive shawl and Rumalas to Adi Granth Sahib by Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. 
Finally the ceremony of Dastar Bandi (turban tying) was performed. Baba Mohri Ji from the Bhallas, Bhai Salo Ji, Bhai Behlo Ji, amongst other prominent Sikhs were present. 
As per the tradition, the Masands brought forward the three items: Seli, Manji and Mala for the Dastar Bandi ceremony. Looking at the articles, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji smiled and uttered, “Oh Masands, what have you brought here? Didn’t you understand that these are of no use to me. I am not going to adopt the image of peace. I am going to avenge the Shaheedi of Guru Sahib. I need weapons. I will kill the enemies of saints. I need a sword in my hand and not a rosary.” 
Baba Buddha Ji with folded hands, said that He and the other Sikhs will abide by the Guru’s Hukam. 
Guru Ji bowed before the Seli, Manji and Mala and asked to be placed in the Toshakhana (treasury). Bhai Gurdas Ji then stood and performed the Ardas by uttering the invocation of earlier 5 Gurus. Upon conclusion, Baba Buddha Ji tied the 1st turban followed by Baba Mohri Ji and other prominent Sikhs. 
Abundant of wealth and turbans were offered  by the Sanggat. A new Nishan Sahib was flown. 
The Masands quietly came to Mata Gangga Ji and said that the Mughals are powerful and we should not ruin the relationship with them. There will be no other place to run as they rule the four directions. Masands added that Chandu is a sworn enemy of Guru’s house and a very influential man. With Guru Ji’s commitment of killing Chandu in front of the Sanggat is going to unleash his fury. Thirdly, Guru Ji has no army but has decided to adopt weapons. Fourthly, even if Guru Ji wishes to maintain an army there are large costs involved. Fifthly, we are not sure who in the Sanggat is going to narrate Guru Ji’s speech to Chandu and the Mughals. Sixthly, Masands said that they remained silent in respect of Guru Ji but they wish to pass this massage to Guru Ji in private. Lastly, Masands say that Guru Ji was tortured and no help was offered. Masands had lost faith in the Guru and were speaking like faithless men. 

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 41

In the evening, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji return to their residence and sat close to Mata Gangga Ji. Mata Ji very lovingly utter, “You are the support of the family and the Sikhs. I heard you did not adopt the Seli which was the tradition of this house. Chandu is an evil man who is capable of doing the worst. You had vowed to kill him. Your speech is going to travel all around. The Mughals are very powerful and Chandu is a very influential minister. It is not easy to kill Chandu. You vowed very hastily. Also you have vowed to adopt weapons. We do not even have a single soldier. How are we going to wage a war?” 
Guru Ji replies, “I shall not move away from my vow. I will kill Chandu. A child who does not avenge his father is called a coward in the world. Do not worry, I will have an army and will perform battles. Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji will protect me. I shall kill all the Mughals who shall come in the battle. This is not the time for a Seli. I shall wage big battles. Do not worry, Almighty shall protect. The Masands who had said this are cowards and faithless. I shall turn large mountains into grains of sand and grains into mountains. They do not know the power of a saint. I shall go into the battlefield. I shall not rest till I avenge Chandu.” 
The next day, Guru Ji came to Harmandir Sahib and circumbulated four times and then entered Darbar Sahib. After which, Guru Ji took a brick in his hand and with a strong force hit it at the ground for the construction of Akaal Takht. Hukamnamas were issued that the Sikh who brings horses and weapons will attain the Guru’s happiness. Sikhs strive to purchase and acquire the best of the best horses and weapons to receive Guru Ji’s happiness. Guru Ji wore a yellow Jama. 
Harh Sudi 10, 1663 - 1605CE, Sunday was chosen for the commencement of the construction of Akaal Takht. 

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 42

Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaar 37 Pauri 11

Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaar 37 Pauri 12

Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaar 37 Pauri 13

Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaar 37 Pauri 14

Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaar 37 Pauri 15

Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaar 37 Pauri 16

Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji becomes the first Guru to sit on a throne. Guru Ji releases fresh Hukamnamas to instruct Sikhs to bring weapons and horses instead of other gifts normally accepted in the Guru's House. Thousands of Sikhs are gathering at Amritsar ready for the accesssion of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji to the throne. Masands were busy organising. Everyone was craving for the sight of Guru Ji and they stood on the route which would be taken by Guru Ji. 
Guru Ji left his residence and went directly to the Harmandir Sahib and prostrated before the Adi Granth. Thereafter, Guru Ji sat on the newly constructed Akaal Takht. Shastars were brought by Bhai Gurdas Ji. Guru Ji then performed an Ardas before the Shastars by invocation of 5 Gurus and then carried 2 tulwars, a quiver and a bow. Guru Ji then sat on the Takht in a warrior stance (Bir Asan). Baba Buddha Ji with folded hands requested, “Dear Guru Ji, Warriors of the past had adopted a single sword but you have taken two. What is the reason?” Guru Ji replied, “One sword is Miri for the temporal and another is Piri is spiritual power. Only those from the two will be saved who come to the sanctuary.” Sikhs brought various weapons and horses for Guru Ji and prostrated on Guru Ji’s feet. Everyone was blessed with Guru’s happiness. Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji personally inspects the weapon. The Sikhs who brings money are not given much attention. Court lasted for 6 hours. It was understood by everyone that Guru Ji is pleased on those who bring horses and weapons. Guru Ji returns to his residence on a horse. Stables and lodging for warriors were instructed to be constructed immediately. 

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 43

At the Guru’s residence, Mata Gangga Ji saw Guru Ji returning on a horse from the rooftop. Looking at her son wearing a yellow Jama, she was extremely pleased and elated. Mata Ji then asks on the number of Sikhs who attended and did Guru Ji receive the gifts that were asked? Guru Ji replies, “Dear mother, all of the Sikhs from the near and adjoining countries visited with many gifts. The Sanggat has pleased me with their gifts. Some gave weapons and some horses. I am now going to make a brave diehard army. Big heaps of gifts are lying around. Guru Nanak’s Sikhi is everywhere.” Mata Gangga Ji was pleased. Guru Ji then rested for 48 minutes before leaving for hunting. As the news of recruitment of an army by Guru Ji spread to Majha and Doaba, 400 gathered. All came to Akaal Takht and prostrated before Guru Ji and stood. Guru Ji sent a Sikh to enquire why aren’t they sitting down? The soldiers replied, “We are from Majha and Doaba and have come here for an employment as soldiers.” The all-knower Guru Hargobind Sahib knew of their real identity and employed all the 400 immediately. Each soldier was inspected personally by Guru Ji who were mostly youths from ages of 20-25 years old. They were given uniforms and weapons. Mughals considered men like these as illiterate and were never recruited in the Mughal army. The 400 men accompanied Guru Ji for hunting. 
Then came a ballad by the name of Abdul whose voice used to instil bravery in the warriors. Abdul was employed with lucrative salary and he used to sing ballads (Vaar) which contained stories of brave warriors of the past. This used to increase the morale of the soldiers and warrior Sikhs. Slowly, the power of Guru’s house was increasing. Everyday new gifts of weapons and horses used to come to Akaal Takht. A Nishan Sahib and Nagara used to accompany Guru Ji. Like this Divali passed. 
A King from the south gifted an elephant, five horses, weapons and clothes. All of these gifts were ceremoniously gifted to Guru Arjan Dev Ji through an Ardas performed by Bhai Gurdas Ji. Later, the elephant was given to the ballad. 
A new tradition was started by Guru Hargobind Sahib that upon the demise of a family member, a good gift as per own capacity to be donated to the Gurdwara for the betterment of Panth. 

Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 44

A detailed Katha from Vaar 1 to Vaar 36 in tracks for each Pauri in MP3 format. An astonishing and the best discourse ever in history on Varan Bhai Gurdas Ji.

01 - Vaar 01 Pauri 01 - Namaskaar Gurdev Ko

Morning 5 Bani Nitnem by Sant Kartar Singh Ji and Sukhmani Sahib

Anand Sahib

Chaupai Sahib

Sawaiya Sahib

Jaap Sahib

Jap Ji Sahib

Sukhmani Sahib

A total of 28 speeches by Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindrawale during the Dharam Yudh Morcha from 1982 till 1984. Very insightful speeches which explore the local environment and happenings of the time

Dharam Yudh Morcha

Dharam Yudh Morcha Speech 01

Sant Jarnail Singh Khalsa Bhindranwale's in-depth meaning of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Jaap Sahib. This is the first composition in Sri Dasam Granth Sahib and part of daily Nitnem

Sri Jaap Sahib Katha 01

A detailed word-by-word pronunciation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji by Bhai Baljeet Singh of SGGS Academy India.

Sri Sehaj Paath

SGGS Path Ang 468-476

SGGS Path Ang 76-86

SGGS Path Ang 67-75

SGGS Path Ang 58-66

SGGS Path Ang 49-57

SGGS Path Ang 41-48

SGGS Path Ang 32-40

SGGS Path Ang 22-31

SGGS Path Ang 11-21

SGGS Path Ang 1-10

This is the Katha (exegesis) of Our Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji done by Path Rattan Vidya Martand Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale. This will be the 1st playlist where the Katha would cover till Ang 250. We have named the tracks with the first stanza of the first and last Shabad (hymn) of each Ang for the ease of referencing along with the Ang number. Places where Sant Ji mentions of an Uthanka (prologue) has been also mentioned as, 'Uthaanka'. This is one of the most detailed Katha ever recorded in history as it spans over 600 hours of playtime. Sant Ji dedicated his whole life in this mission and completed this Katha 26 times during his life span.

Ang 1 - Japji Sahib - Uthaanka - 1

In chapter 6, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji goes to the school for the first time at the age of 5. His teacher, Gopal gives mathematics lessons and Guru Ji blesses him with the ultimate count of life through a beautiful Shabad (Sri Raag Ang 16)on His second day. Pandit Gopal bows in reverance to Guru Nanak. Today's chapter summarises the goal of life by addressing the four doubts on why some people who do not pray are wealthy.

TASCAM DR-100MK2

Sri Nanak Perkash Poorabaradh Chapter 6

Kirtan of Selected Shabads from Akaal Ustat by SGGS Academy UK Jatha in conjunction with the 352nd Perkash Diharra of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and worldwide book release of 'Exegesis of Akaal Ustat'

Akaal Ustat Chaupai

Jale Hari Thale Hari

Rogan Te Ar Sogan Te

Tuhi Tuhi

In Chapter 15 part 1, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji receives slaps on His face from Baba Mehta Kalu Ji as he spends the 20 rupees on Langar. Thus marking the beginning of the Langar tradition. Later, Rai Bullar Ji covers the loses Baba Mehta Kalu Ji made in return to never raise his hands on Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Sri Nanak Perkash Poorabaradh Chapter 15

In Chapter 16, Bebe Nanki Ji gets married to Divan Jai Ram Ji from Sultanpur. Later in the chapter, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji visits her sister at Sultanpur.

Sri Nanak Perkash Poorabaradh Chapter 16

In Chapter 17, Bhai Bala Ji narrates the events that transpired in Sultanpur where Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji manages a store (Modi Khana) for Daulat Khan. Later in the chapter, Baba Mehta Kalu Ji visits Guru Ji and Bhai Bala.

Sri Nanak Perkash Poorabaradh Chapter 17

Corresponding to 21 Vaisakh 1762Bk (1705CE), An Exceptional Battle of Mukatsar was fought by 40 Sikhs against an attack by 25,000 Mughals. Sikhs won this battle within mere 3 Hours & 45 Minutes. This saga concludes with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s unparalled blessings.
References have been taken from, Gurbilas Patshahi 10 (Koer Singh & Sukha Singh), Guru Kian Sakhian, Sri Gur Pad Prem Perkash and Sri Gurpertap Suraj Granth.

Katha Battle Of Mukatsar- A Descriptive Account

On 1st of Jeth 1767 Bikarmi (1710 CE), the dream and thirst of every Sikh to avenge the martyrdom of the Chhote Sahibzade was quenched when Nishan Sahib was raised over Sirhind and Wazir Khan punished to death. In order to achieve this mission, 6,000 Sikhs laid down their lives in this battle which marked the dawn of Khalsa Raj in Punjab.

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