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Sri Japji Sahib Katha by Bhai Charndeep Singh is every Saturday evening from 6pm to 7pm at The Sikh Temple, 192 Chapeltown Rd, Leeds LS7 4HZ.

Sri Japji Sahib English Katha

Sri Japji Sahib is the first prayer in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, written by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.  This prayer gives us Braham Gyan, spiritual wisdom to help us experience and merge into Vaheguru Ji.  It is recited daily as part of the morning Nitnem (daily prayers) and can also be recited at any time during the day.  

In this new English Katha series, we will be going through the translation and meanings of Sri Japji Sahib and the history behind it's composition.  In this series, we will reflect upon the translations of each stanza (pauri) and how this wisdom has changed the lives of many people, and how this can be applied to our lives.  

This first video of Sri Japji Sahib English Katha, will explore the origins of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the purpose of Guru Ji's coming to Earth and the importance of Gurbani.  This will set the foundation for us to understand the significance and importance of Gurbani which will allow us to fully embrace the wisdom within Sri Japji Sahib as we embark on this journey together.

This katha series is in collaboration with Sikhs In Leeds and Basics Of Sikhi. 

** Apologies for any mistakes made during the katha **

00:00:00 Mool Mantar Jap and Simran
00:03:14 Manglacharan
00:04:43 Introduction
00:06:16 Listen to Katha and wash your pollution away
00:08:10 What's coming up during the year
00:08:55 The languages of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
00:10:50 The foundations
00:11:30 Why did Guru Nanak Dev Ji come to earth?
00:12:00 Kalyug and the four ages
00:14:21 The Varaan of Bhai Gurdas Ji
00:22:06 The emergence of the true Guru Nanak Dev Ji
00:23:23 The six types of Avtars
00:27:24 Understanding who Guru Nanak Dev Ji is
00:32:38 The three authenticities 
00:36:35 Bani is Guru
00:38:48 Why is Gurbani powerful? Sakhi of Baba Mohan Ji
00:43:54 Lighthouse analogy - Gurbani is the light to illuminate this world
00:46:39 What is Gurbani telling us?
00:49:00 The power of the Hukamnama
00:50:30 Gurbani is the vibration from the True Source 
00:57:25 Summary
01:02:13 Next Week - How great is Sri Japji Sahib
01:02:42 Closing

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Importance of Gurbani | Japji Sahib Katha in English | Introduction

Ever wondered why is Sri Japji Sahib so highly regarded in Sikhi? In this katha, we explore the greatness of this amazing bani (prayer) by going through the history of Sri Japji Sahib, the Mool Mantar, and the role that Bhai Lehna Ji played in the composition of this bani. 

We will also discuss how powerful and incredible Sri Japji Sahib is through many historical accounts, known as Sakhis. 

Sri Japji Sahib is the first bani in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, delivered to us by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.  This bani gives us Braham Gyan, spiritual wisdom to help us experience and merge into Vaheguru Ji.  It is recited daily as part of the morning Nitnem (daily prayers) and can also be recited at any time during the day.  

In this new English Katha series, we will be going through the translation and meanings of Sri Japji Sahib.  We will reflect upon the translations of each stanza (pauri) and how this wisdom has changed the lives of many people, and how this can be applied to our lives.  

This katha series is in collaboration with Sikhs In Leeds and Basics Of Sikhi. 

*** Apologies for any mistakes made during the katha ***

00:00:25 Mool Mantar Jap and Simran 
00:03:23 Manglacharan
00:05:40 Recap of last week
00:09:03 Gurbani is the Guru, Guru is the Gurbani
00:11:11 Transformational power of sakhis
00:13:56 How we should learn from Sakhian and Pangtian
00:17:18 The history of Japji Sahib
00:19:22 Guru Nanak Dev Ji at the Bein River
00:21:30 Vaheguru's message to Guru Nanak Dev Ji
00:22:25 Guru Ji Meeting the Sidhs
00:27:10 The compilation of Sri Japji Sahib
00:29:26 Sakhi of Guru Amardass Ji at Goindwal 
00:31:18 Sakhi of Bhai Lakhu Ji
00:38:56 Sakhi Bhai Budhu Ji serving langar
00:45:04 Japji Sahib - power of the Shaheeds
00:48:00 Remembering our History
00:48:55 Benti to recite and memorise Sri Japji Sahib
00:50:21 Sakhi of Sri Guru Hargobind Ji and Bhai Gopala Ji
00:55:04 Explanation of the Mantars - Tree Analogy 
00:57:36 Vaheguru Meditation 
00:59:07 Definitions of Mool Mantar
01:10:35 The One God is our father
01:11:18 Next Week
01:11:50 Closing


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The Greatness of Japji Sahib | Japji Sahib Katha in English

The Japji Sahib bani starts with the Mool Mantar, a very powerful mantar which is the underpinning of the Sikh faith.  In this katha video, Bhai Charndeep Singh explores the Mool Mantar and what it means to us on an individual basis, what is the instruction of Guru Nanak Dev Ji delivered via the Mool Mantar and how we can start to walk on the path of spirituality

This katha series is in collaboration with Sikhs In Leeds and Basics Of Sikhi. 

*** Apologies for any mistakes made during the katha ***
00:00:00 - Coming up
00:00:48 - Manglacharan
00:03:48 - Recap of previous weeks
00:07:48 - Meaning of Ek
00:14:11 - The Depth of Oankaar
00:15:56 - Big Bang Theory and Sikhi
00:19:19 - Maya in Gurbani
00:20:23 - What is Rajogun, Tamogun and Satogun?
00:26:25 - Analogy of 4th State - Turiya Avastha
00:28:45 - Sehaj - Sign Wave Analogy
00:32:45 - Being a Gurmukh
00:35:50 - Anand Karaj and state of Sehaj
00:37:13 - Sat-Naam - Power of God's Name
00:41:55 - Karta Purakh - Constant creation
00:45:22 - Nirbhau - Why should we fear God? 
00:51:18 - Nirvair - Challenges of not showing hate
00:54:05 - Akaal Moorat - Beyond time
00:59:17 - Gurprasad - Guru's blessings
01:02:05 - Jap - Instruction to chant Naam
01:02:49 - Aad Sach - True before time 
01:03:17 - Jug Aad Sach - True at start of time 
01:03:39 - Hai Bhi Sach - Focus on the present
01:05:02 - Nanak Hosi Bhi Sach - Forever true
01:05:28 - Big Crunch Theory and Sikhi
01:06:13 - Power of Mool Mantar
01:07:45 - Closing


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Mool Mantar | Japji Sahib Katha in English

In this Katha video, Bhai Charndeep Singh explores the translation and spiritual meanings of the first pauri (stanza) in Sri Japji Sahib.  Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the 1st Sikh Guru, explain to us in this pauri how true realisation of Vaheguru cannot be achieved by performing rituals or prolonging spiritual practices. The only way to attain this is through complete acceptance of Hukam.

This was recorded on 27th January 2024, Baba Deep Singh Ji's janam dihara (birthday) which is why there is reference to Baba Deep Singh Ji during the katha.

This katha series is in collaboration with Sikhs In Leeds and Basics Of Sikhi. 

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*** Apologies for any mistakes made during the katha ***
00:00:00 - Coming up
00:01:15 - Mool Mantar Jap and Simran 
00:04:11 - Manglacharan
00:05:52 - Pauri One
00:06:41 - Introduction & Recap
00:11:13 - Commemorating Baba Deep Singh Ji
00:14:09 - Sochai Soch Naa Hovaee Jai Sochee Lakh Vaar
00:14:25 - How do we achieve the fourth state? 
00:16:00 - What is self-realisation?
00:17:30 - Purity of the Mind
00:19:00 - Bathing in the Nectar Tank of Guru Ram Das
00:21:52 - Chupai Chup Naa Hovaee Jai Laai Rahaa Liv Taar
00:22:55 - Sakhi of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji & the Monee
00:30:19 - Bhukhia Bhukh Naa Utri Jai Banna Pureea Bhaar
00:32:43 - Hunger of the Mind
00:34:48 - Attachment and Contentment
00:37:08 - Sehas Sianpa Lakh Hohe Ta Ik Naa Chalai Naal
00:38:10 - Sakhi of Raja Janmeja - Clever Tricks
00:48:42 - Kiv Sachiaraa Hoeai Kiv Koorhai Tutai Paal
00:49:50 - Hukam Rajae Chalnaa - The Order of Parmatma 
00:52:01 - Nanak Likhiaa Naal - Acceptance of Hukam
00:56:00 - Achieving Oneness with Naam
00:57:41 - Gurmantar Jaap
00:59:20 - Closing

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How Do We Achieve Oneness? - Pauri 1 | Japji Sahib Katha in English | Week 4

This is one of the most common spiritual questions that is asked and can be challenging to understand.  In this Katha video, Bhai Charndeep Singh attempts to answer this question as part of the translation of the 2nd pauri (stanza) of Sri Japji Sahib.

In this pauri, Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches us that everything has been created by God's will and everything happens with within Their command.  Our focus needs to remain on our actions to ensure we are doing the right thing whilst are living this life and walking on the path of spirituality.

This katha series is in collaboration with Sikhs In Leeds and Basics Of Sikhi. 

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** Apologies for any mistakes made during the katha **
00:00:00 - Coming up
00:00:52 - Mool Mantar Jap and Simran 
00:03:47 - Manglacharan
00:05:15 - Recitation of Pauri 2 
00:06:35 - Remembrance of Baba Moti Ram Mehra Ji
00:09:02 - Recap of the previous week
00:11:26 - Hukamee Hovan Aakaar Hukam Na Kahiaa Jaiee
00:16:22 - Hukamee Hovan Jeea Hukam Milai Vaddiaaiee
00:19:04 - Two types of lives - Jar Shristi & Chaitan Shristi
00:23:54 - Hukamee Utam Neech Hukam Likh Dhukh Sukh Paie'eeh
00:25:19 - The three types of Karam
00:36:22 - What is Nishkaam Karam?
00:42:30 - Dukh and Sukh (Pain and Pleasure)
00:45:13 - Ikna Hukamee Bakhasees Ik Hukamee Sadhaa Bhavaie'eeh
00:49:50 - Hukamai Andhar Sabh Ko Baahar Hukam Na Koi 
00:51:17 - Naanak Hukamai Je Bujhai Ta Haumai Kahai Na Koi
00:54:53 - Next Week's Pauri - The power of Parmatma
00:55:32 - Closing

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Pre-ordained Destiny or Free-Will? - Pauri 2 | Japji Sahib Katha in English

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