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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaar 38 Pauri 20

Chandu is exceptionally pained by the closeness of Jahangir with Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. He sees this as a ticking time bomb, which will one day results in his death. 
He now plots to place Guru Ji in a jail where he can then kill Guru Ji. 
While scheming, he bribes a Royal Astrologer at a sum of 500 rupees upfront (at a total value of 5,000 rupees) to tell a false prediction of bad omen (Saar Satti). 
Chandu tells the astrologer, to scare Jahangir with the bad omen that even his life is under threat. The ailment for this is for a man with the name of Hargobind to be placed in a prison and he is to chant Almighty’s name. 
Upon successfully convincing Jahangir, Chandu promised to pay 5,000 rupees. 
The astrologer manages to scare Jahangir that the Saar Satti has come to the Emperor and no one is to know about this (as someone might take advantage of it). When asked about the cure, he says: 
1. Must be a Khatri
2. Must be of Sodhi lineage
3. Name must be Hargobind
4. Showers 3 times a day
5. Must be at Gwalior. In the prison. 
6. To chant for whole day
7. To remain silent
8. To always pray for you
Chandu was also present with few other courtiers when the astrologer said the above. Jahangir asks the courtiers who fulfill the above requirements. If there isn’t any, to announce in the whole country. Jahangir promises to pay large sums of money to the person. A courtier who was Chandu’s agent, mentions Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji to Jahangir. 
Jahangir replies that it is inappropriate as Guru Ji is a saint and has come here on my invitation. Chandu then convinces Jahangir that Guru Ji will obviously help the emperor. 
Jahangir is preparing to visit Guru Ji and personally request. 


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Jahangir lost his appetite and has had a few fainting spells. His condition has worsened by just a lie of the astrologer. Jahangir pays a visit to Guru Ji and presents many gifts but today, Jahangir is not talking much. Seeing him, Guru Ji asks, “Why Jahangir? What has happened? You look down and fatigued. You look like you have lost a big asset. You seem hopeless.” Jahangir replies, “I am unable to speak of my situation. But since you have asked, Saar Satti has fallen onto me. There is only one cure and that is with you. If you can stay at Gwalior prison and chant Almighty’s name for 40 days, I will be saved from Saar Satti.” 
All-knower Guru Ji of the schemes and plots of the sinner Chandu. Guru Ji says that, “you are fine and there is no Saar Satti afflicting you. However, those who have lied to you have an impending Saar Satti coming to them. They are going to die who have lied to you. But if you wish for me to go to Gwalior prison, I will still go there.” Jahangir was pleased and thanked Guru Ji. 
Once Jahangir had left, Guru Ji tells the Sikhs to stay at Delhi as he proceeds to Gwalior the next day. 
The next day, Guru Ji along with 5 Sikhs departs Delhi for Gwalior. Reaching Gwalior, the main warden was a Sikh by the name of Hardas. Hardas always prayed to have the glimpse of Guru Ji in Delhi but due to his prison duties, he could not visit. He was to stay within 2km radius from the fort as instructed by the emperor. However, he always chanted Naam and desired for glimpses of Guru Ji. 
Hardas was exhilarated seeing Guru Ji and he placed Guru Ji in a beautiful room with a new bed and beddings. He then pleaded before Guru Ji requesting them to sit on the bed and he sat on the floor. 
Guru Ji comforted Hardas by saying that those who develop love for Guru Nanak will be liberated from this and the next world. 
Hardas started sending different types of gifts and necessity for Guru Ji. 
The prisoners had Hindu Rajas who were imprisoned for life. They were never meant to be free. All of them were excited to know of Guru Ji’s arrival and placed their foreheads on Guru Ji’s feet. 
The Rajas were in torn and soiled clothing and had mites in their head and beards. They now had a new ray of hope. 
Jahangir used to send money everyday to Guru Ji’s which was used to feed the hungry Rajas. Hardas on the other hand, used to send ration for Guru Ji. Karah Parshad was made daily. Even the caretakers and locals around the Fort used to eat the Langgar. 
One day, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji stopped eating for 2 days. Upon inquiry by Bhai Jetha and Bhai Pirana Ji, Guru Ji says he will only eat if the Sikhs earn and prepare the food with earned income. 
The Sikhs accept to work outside the fort and promised to feed Guru Ji with the income. Outside the fort, there was a pottery workshop where the Sikhs worked. 1 rupee was earned by 2 Sikhs working all night. Bhai Jetha Ji and Pirana Ji worked all day and learn the craft from the owner. After working for a while night, they earned 1 rupee. With that they purchased, Atta, sugar, Ghee and milk. A meal was prepared and Guru Ji ate. 


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Chandu pays the astrologer, 5,000 rupees. Chandu now sends a letter to Hardas where he is giving the greed of wealth and power in return for putting on a poisoned robe onto Guru Ji. 
Upon reading, Hardas immediately brings it to Guru Ji and reads the content written by Chandu. Upon reading, Hardas burns the letter. Guru Ji replies, “This sinner is going to die a terrible death soon.” 
Hardas tells the messenger to stay a night and to pass the message to Chandu that “I reject his offer.”
Now, Chandu cunningly avoids any topic which can make Jahangir remember Guru Ji. He wanted Guru Ji to stay in Gwalior indefinitely. 
40 days passed but now Jahangir has forgotten and he was back to normal. Many days passed, but no news came on Guru Ji’s release from the fort. The Sikhs discussed that this is the same situation like Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Lahore. The chances of Jahangir releasing orders is bleak in the current situation. Bhai Jetha Ji says, “ If the Sikhs asks for Guru Ji’s permission to proceed with the plan to release Guru Ji from the fort, it will surely be rejected.” Bhai Pirana Ji says it is must to ask Guru Ji prior to performing any act. As this discussion was ongoing, Baba Buddha Ji walks in and the Sikhs asks on the purpose of their arrival. 
Baba Ji replies that Mata Gangga Ji has learnt that Guru Ji has come into a prison. Thus, he has been sent to assess the situation. Bhai Jetha Ji now asks Baba Buddha Ji’s opinion. Baba Buddha Ji says to Bhai Jetha and Bhai Pirana to use their miraculous powers and scare Jahangir. If Guru Ji ever asks who asked to do this act, just say Mata Gangga Ji wanted Guru Ji to be out of the prison. 
Baba Ji then meets Guru Ji and both spoke for sometime. 

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Gatha | Part 1 | Gurbani Katha

Gatha | Part 2 | Gurbani Katha

Seminar by Paramjit Singh SGGS Academy on the unique and beautiful relationship between a Sikh and the Guru done at Gurdwara Sahib Smethwick, UK on 23 October 2025.

Seminar on Relationship of a Sikh with the Guru

Conversation between Baba Buddha Ji and Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji ensues. Guru Ji inquires on why the trouble of coming so far from Amritsar considering that Baba Ji was of advanced age. Baba Ji responds that after learning of Guru Ji’s imprisonment in Gwalior Prison, Mata Gangga Ji was concerned as she feared it might lead to same consequence like Guru Arjan Dev Ji and thus He has come here to bring Guru Ji back. 
Baba Ji then asks Guru Ji on what should be written to Mata Gangga Ji who is eagerly waiting for a status update. Guru Ji smiled and says to write that He is fine and will be returning in a few days. 
On the other hand, Chandu is trying to keep Jahangir occupied and now brings the emperor from Agra to Delhi. Jahangir had completely forgotten of Guru Ji’s imprisonment. The Sikhs were getting worried as days passed. Bhai Jetha Ji and Bhai Pirana Ji used their miraculous powers and appeared within his Rang Mahal within the Red Fort. There were heavy fortification and the room only had one big bed. Both the Sikhs were invisible. Once within his personal quarter, they re-appeared and transformed into fierce tigers. It was midnight when both Bhai Pirana Ji and Bhai Jetha Ji placed their paws on Jahangir’s body. 
Jahangir was frightened and started reading prayers but when Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji’s name was mentioned, Guru Ji got up in Gwalior and appeared in Jahangir’s room and shooed the tigers with His handkerchief. Before leaving, the tigers reminded Jahangir on Guru Ji and disappeared. 
The next morning, he called the astrologer and was told that it is just a dream and not to be taken seriously. Jahangir does not agree and says it was not a dream and he was wide awake when the incident occurred. The astrologer says it might have been just some black magic. So the security was increased 3 fold, Jahangir to be placed in an iron cage, a line will be drawn around his bed to prevent any spirit and wise people on standby to shoo away the spirit. Later Chandu and other ministers too agreed on the astrologer’s methodology. 
However, Wazir Khan was saddened how the majority is making a fool of the emperor and he was helpless. 

Guru Ji’s intention of going to Gwalior were because of:
1. Bhai Hardas’s longing 
2. To release the kings

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An iron cage was made placed on Jahangir’s bed, increased fortification was done the next night.
Jahangir slept but at midnight, both tigers appeared again. Jahangir started pleading to Guru Ji again. Guru Ji again shooed both the tigers away with their handkerchief. The tigers remained in the cage with Jahangir for 1.5 hours. Jahangir is again reminded on the greatness of Guru Ji and he should call Guru Ji. Why is he keeping Guru Ji away during the day and calls Him at night when in need? The tigers remind him that he is saved only because of Guru Ji if not he would have been eaten alive. Jahangir is perplexed why the tigers remind him of Guru Ji. 
In the morning, Chandu, astrologer, doctors and ministers were summoned and asked why it has still occurred after so much of intervention. The astrologer recommends a second opinion to answer the questions. No one could answer as Jahangir did not have any bodily illness. Jahangir was unconvinced. 
Bhai Jetha Ji came as a wise man and tells Jahangir the real reason for the tigers appearance. Bhai Jetha Ji tells Jahangir to write for Guru Ji’s release at the earliest as if the tigers appear today, it will be his last. 
Jahangir immediately dispatches a royal messenger writing for forgiveness from Guru Ji and inviting them back to Delhi. 
Bhai Jetha Ji returns to Gwalior and all-knower Guru Ji says, “Jetha, get up and go to Yamuna River and fill this vessel.” Bhai Jetha Ji at once goes and fetches water. Guru Ji sees that vessel and asks Jetha Ji to pour it back into the river. Guru Ji then asks, “When you took the water out of Yamuna, did the water decrease and when you poured it back,, did it swell?” Bhai Jetha Ji replies, “the water in the river remained the same, Guru Ji.” Guru Ji then says, “This is the same within. Guru Nanak’s house is like the Yamuna river filled to the brim with miraculous powers. They do not increase or decrease when taken or poured within. With your Seva, you have managed to fill the vessel and started to show off. Why couldn’t you have forbearance to contain the miraculous powers? With whom’s permission did you go to Jahangir? You deserve to be punished. A Sikh is to remain in Almighty’s Will.”
Bhai Jetha Ji humbly says, “I accept all the Guru’s words with love. I do not see a difference between you and Baba Buddha Ji. Baba Ji has given me the permission. Even the Sanggat was not happy with the current situation. I could not see it. I took the initiative for the benefit of Sanggat and not for my personal enrichment.” 
Baba Buddha Ji says, “Guru Ji, I was told to do so by Mata Gangga Ji. Which is why I was sent here.” Guru Ji utters, “Who am I if Baba Buddha Ji and Mata Gangga Ji has given the permission to do so. But yet, it was not appropriate. One should have forbearance.”

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Guru Ji’s General who was still at Delhi sent a message that the horses are weak due to scanty grass and not of good quality. 
Guru Ji asks Baba Buddha Ji to handle the issues faced at Majnu Ka Tilla, Delhi. Guru Ji says to Baba Ji to get grass from Bangar (Kainthal/Karnal) for the horses. Baba Ji agreed and left. 
There, Baba Ji stayed at Delhi and all the problem of grass was solved. It was known as Gurdwara Baba Buddha Ji (Subash Nagar). This was the same place Baba Gurditta Ji has merged with the formless during Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji’s reign. 
Now coming back to Gwalior, the messenger passed the message of Jahangir, inviting Guru Ji back to Delhi. Guru Ji replies, “He is very happy in Gwalior and even the prisoners, Rajas are very happy. I am okay to stay here.” Jahangir upon listening was worried that the tigers might returned if Guru Ji does not leave the Gwalior prison. He understood that Guru Ji might be angry at him for not calling them in time. Thinking after sometime, he decides to send Wazir Khan as he is a Sikh and will be able to bring Guru Ji out of the Gwalior prison. 
Wazir Khan with humility prays to Guru Ji and Guru Ji tells the 52 Rajas to not worry as He will bring them along out of the prison.

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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 02

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 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 conjunction with the 550th Perkash Diharra of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, SGGS Academy is proud to present the detailed life story of Guru Ji right from His birth till Joti-Joyt based on the detailed account by Kavi Santokh Singh Ji's Sri Nanak Perkash Granth. This Katha is being done by Bhai Paramjit Singh SGGS Academy in our Malaysian HQ at Wisma Tatt Khalsa every Sundays chapter by chapter.

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Sri Nanak Perkash Poorabaradh Chapter 2.mp3

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

Tuhi Tuhi

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

In Chapter 18, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji guides us to earn through honest means and to perform charity (Dasvandh) unconditionally. The earning that is shared will always attract profit. Modi Khana managed by Guru Ji brought a profit of Rs.135 after generous sharing with the needy.

Sri Nanak Perkash Poorabaradh Chapter 18

Eho Janam Tumhare Lekhe - Kirtan & Katha

A guide to Sikh daily Nitnem of seven (7) Bani. This MP3 can be a guide to correct pronunciation and punctuations of Nitnem Bani as well for listening to complete daily prayer of a Sikh.

1 Japji Sahib

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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