Bhai Lalu, Balu and Har Das 
The 3 Sikhs came to the sanctuary of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. They pleaded “Guru Ji please give us your sermons through which we can be one of your Sikhs and we can be liberated.” Guru Ji replied “eradicate pride, attachment and jealousy from your mind. Do not wish ill for anyone. In this manner, nothing will harm you. Always live among Gursikhs with love, speak well and be humble. Share what you have with others and earn an honest living.” The Sikhs practiced this for their whole lives and their sorrows were eradicated. 

Bhai Dhir, Nihalu, Tulsiya and Bula 
The 4 Sikhs came to the Darbar of Guru Sahib where the praise of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was being sung. A thought came to their mind, “every person has some argument/fight going on” and with this thought pleaded to Guru Ji. “There are a lot of people fighting without any knowledge and because of this anyone stuck in this environment would be affected. How do we save ourselves from this? Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji came to this world and a lot of Avtars and prophets also came. They all gave sermons and advices to people but there is too much of information that we are unable to digest...” 
Guru Ji replied, “Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is Waheguru himself who is described as endless by the Vedas. The world has been searching for God but have not found Guru Nanak Dev Ji - even the sons of Brahma have failed to find the limit to God...”
The Sikhs practiced this way of life based on Gurbani and were thus liberated. 

Bhai Tota, Madhu, Gokhu and Toda (Mehta)
The 4 Sikhs came to Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. With folded hands, they pleaded “Guru Gareeb Nivaaj, please liberate us from the cycle of birth and death.” Guru Ji replied, “Read and Recite Gurbani. Have discussions about Gurbani among each other to understand what the Guru is saying. Eradicate vices within yourselves and attain virtues instead.” The Sikhs asked, “To read Gurbani and contemplate Gurbani - what is the fruit attained from these acts? Please enlighten us.”
Guru sahib said, “whoever recites Gurbani, all his biggest sins are perished and Antehkaran is purified. One who recited Gurbani with love daily, memorises Gurbani, concentrated on Gurbani - he attains endless happiness. One who reads Gurbani and lets others listen, all his wishes come true. One who selflessly reads Gurbani, his mind becomes pure. He who always contemplates Gurbani selflessly and only wishes for liberation, he attains knowledge. Just like how wood is rubbed against each other to produce fire and at the end the wood becomes ash only leaving the fire behind, if someone contemplates Gurbani, all vices are burned away and only the name of Waheguru is left. Those Sikhs attain Atam Gian.”
All four Sikhs started practicing the Hukam of Satguru Ji and were liberated. 

Bhai Jhaanj, Mukanda and Kedara
The 3 Sikhs visited Guru Ji and asked for Updesh. Guru Ji said “Sing Gurbani in Raagas and as you feel bliss while singing Gurbani, you will attain peace. In Kaljug, Kirtan is at the highest position even higher than the toughest penance. There is nothing equal to Kirtan. Therefore, do Kirtan and get liberated while liberating yourselves.” 
The asked, “Satguru Ji, you have uttered the praise of Kirtan but what is the fruit of Reciting Gurbani and performing Katha?” 
Guru Ji replied, “Reciting Gurbani is like someone who builds a well in his farm and waters his farm using the well. His farm flourishes and provided food for his house. Now to read Gurbani and let others listen, it is as though your farm has overflowed with water and also waters the neighbouring farms. 
To perform Kirtan is like rain from the clouds that waters all farms equally without any limitations or restrictions. All farms are watered. 
To perform Katha is like drizzle which continued throughout the day. Although in lesser volume but it continues watering and the watch absorbs every drop of water.

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Guru Sahib Ji continues explaining the story of Draupadi, after the murder of Raja Kreechak, to teach us that we aren't the only ones who are feeling sad and painful. Angry and wanting to seek revenge, Kreechak's 100 brothers try to kill Draupadi. Guru Sahib Ji teaches us based on karma and the cycle of trying to seek revenge, we ensure many things. It's best to focus on Vaheguru.

"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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#311 Kreechak's Brothers Seek Revenge | Sri Nanak Prakash Katha | Bhai Harman Singh

Continuing to tell stories from the Duapur Jug, Guru Sahib Ji talks about Raja Janmeja was a great king. The king asks to know the details of his future. We too wish to know this, but would we be able to accept it or would we try to change it?

"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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#312 We All Want to Know Our Future | Sri Nanak Prakash Katha | Bhai Harman Singh

Bhai Kapur Dev once went to Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji and requested Guru Ji to show him an ideal Sikh. He was then sent to a Sikh by the name of Bhai Samman Ji who lived in Shahbazpur. Bhai Samman Ji lived in the Will of Almighty even on extreme odds

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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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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

Welcome to Soulroots Episode 001, a journey through sound where rules don’t apply—just pure expression. This series is all about artistic freedom, blending old and new, familiar and unexpected. No trends, no limits—just music that resonates with the moment. Each episode will drop when it feels right, guided by nothing but emotion and energy.

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02 Thandi Draai & DJ Beekay - Letha
03 Atmos Blaq Ft. Maline Aura - Tena Kesho (Atmospheric Mix)
04 Breyth & Mavhungu - Vuwani (Original Mix)
05 SURAJ, Fadhilee & Tefo Foxx - Songa Songa
06 Dee Cee - Tsamo Bereka (Extended Mix)
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Guru Ji recites a Shabad present at Ang 577 to Baba Datu Ji and Baba Mohan Ji to alleviate the disease of Haumai. Both then uttered the benevolent nature of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji where they have gifted the entire humanity, Sri Adi Granth Sahib Ji which will stay till the end of time. 
The relatives started discussing on the absence of Prithi Chand from the wedding of Sri Hargobind Ji. Guru Ji told all that he had tried multiple times to resolve the difference even though he tried to murder Sri Hargobind 3 times in the past. Guru Ji continues by saying Prithi Chand is deceitful and He longer wishes to pursue any efforts to convince Prithi. All the relatives and Sikhs present showed their disgust at Prithi. 
Five (5) days passed after arrival at Amritsar and all relatives decides to leave for their abodes. Baba Datu Ji with his wife returns to Khadur Sahib. Baba Mohan, Baba Mohri and Baba Sansram and Baba Anand Ji returns to Goindwal Sahib. 
Baba Krishan Chand and Mata Dhanvanti Ji (in-laws of Guru Arjan Dev Ji) stayed for another 8 days before returning to their house at Mau Village. 

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