Sikhi Soundbites

Greeting Maryada For The Khalsa

In this Katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) discusses the traditional and current greeting customs of the Khalsa.
 
 

Origins Of The Word Hindu

In this Katha clip, Bhai Daljeet Singh (Damdami Taksal Wale) discusses the origins of the word *Hindu,* its meaning, and the language from which it is derived.

Thoo Dhareeaao Dhaanaa Beenaa Mai Mashhulee Kaisae Anth Lehaa Uthanika (Preface) - Ang 25

In this Katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the Shabad "Thoo Dhareeaao Dhaanaa Beenaa Mai Mashhulee Kaisae Anth Lehaa," found on Ang 25 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. The preface recounts Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji’s encounter with Saido Gheho.
 
ਤੂ ਦਰੀਆਉ ਦਾਨਾ ਬੀਨਾ ਮੈ ਮਛੁਲੀ ਕੈਸੇ ਅੰਤੁ ਲਹਾ ॥
You are the River, All-knowing and All-seeing. I am just a fish-how can I find Your limit?
 

Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia

In this Katha clip, Bhai Daljeet Singh (Damdami Taksal wale) shares insights into the extraordinary courage and fearlessness of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia.
 

Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Blesses An Alcoholic

In this Katha clip, Bhai Daljeet Singh (Damdami Taksal wale) shares a story from Sant Jarnail Singh Ji's life, where Sant Ji transformed the life of an alcoholic, guiding him to become a devoted Sikh of the Guru, who ultimately attained shaheedi (martyrdom).

Eaekaa Surath Jaethae Hai Jeea Uthanika (Preface) - Ang 24

In this Katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the Shabad "Eaekaa Surath Jaethae Hai Jeea," found on Ang 24 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. The preface includes a story where Maharaj withdraws the powers of the Siddhs and Ajita Randhawa, who used them to revive dead animals, but later restores these powers after hearing another Sikh plead for their forgiveness.
 
ਏਕਾ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਜੇਤੇ ਹੈ ਜੀਅ ॥
There is one awareness among all created beings.
 

Who Has Gotten Darshan Of All Sargun Forms Of The Satguru?

In this Katha clip, Bhai Daljeet Singh (Damdami Taksal wale) shares a story in which Sant Attar Singh Ji asks Sant Maggar Singh, in the presence of Sant Sundar Singh Ji, if anyone has ever had the darshan of the ten forms of Satguru. Later, Sant Attar Singh Ji guides Sant Sundar Singh Ji on how to achieve this vision.

Shaheed Bhai Joginder Singh (Chak Raju)

In this Katha clip, Bhai Daljeet Singh (Damdami Taksal wale) recounts the events leading to the shaheedi (martyrdom) of Bhai Joginder Singh Ji Chak Raju, including the bachan (words) given to him by Sant Kartar Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale.

Four Types Of Mangals

In this Katha clip, Bhai Daljeet Singh (Damdami Taksal wale) explains the four different types of Mangals.

Eaek Suaan Dhue Suaanee Naal Uthanika (Preface) - Ang 24

In this Katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the Shabad "Eaek Suaan Dhue Suaanee Naal," found on Ang 24 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. The preface narrates how Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji tested Baba Buddha Ji, Bhai Bhagirath, Bhai Sadharan, and Bhai Lehna Ji to determine who would become the next Guru.
 
ਏਕੁ ਸੁਆਨੁ ਦੁਇ ਸੁਆਨੀ ਨਾਲਿ ॥
The dogs of greed are with me.