Sikhi Soundbites

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the BarahMaha shabad, found on Ang 133 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. This shabad corresponds to the twelve months of the year.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains in depth the life of Baba Bir Singh Ji Naurangabad. He discusses how Baba Ji was born through Guru Sahib’s bachan and shares the great spiritual miracles he performed through the power of Naam. He also explains how the Dogras heavily influenced the downfall of the Sikh Empire and details the ways in which they played a role in that decline.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains how the Beas and Sutlej rivers in Punjab received their names.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains how Kavi Santokh Singh Ji foretold that changes would be made to his Sri Gurpartap Suraj Parkash Granth after his passing. For this reason, Kavi Ji included a line stating that he should not be blamed for those altered passages.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains why Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji created Dasam Bani: to awaken and manifest bir ras within us.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains which groups of people Sikhs should avoid associating themselves with.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains the use of the tilak within Sikhi, as well as the maryada still carried out by Singhs from Hazur Sahib to this very day.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains the four types of mat: manmat, anmat, durmat, and Gurmat.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains the nine granths studied within the Taksal as a prerequisite before beginning the study of Gurbani.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Har Jap Jape Man Dheere,’ found on Ang 132 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਹਰਿ ਜਪਿ ਜਪੇ ਮਨੁ ਧੀਰੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ Chanting and meditating on the Lord, the mind is held steady. ||1||Pause||

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Kaunu Su Mukataa Kaunu Su Jugataa,’ found on Ang 130 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਕਉਣੁ ਸੁ ਮੁਕਤਾ ਕਉਣੁ ਸੁ ਜੁਗਤਾ ॥ Who is liberated, and who is united?

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Aadh Purakh Aparanpar Aape,’ found on Ang 129 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਆਦਿ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਅਪਰੰਪਰੁ ਆਪੇ ॥ The Primal Being is Himself remote and beyond.

In this katha clip, Sant Waryam Singh Ji (Ratwara Sahib Wale) explains the Char padaraths, also known as the four treasures: dharam, arth, kaam, and moksh.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains the three bandans or sareers: the asthool, sookham, and karan sareers.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Manmukh Pareh Panddit Kahaaveh,’ found on Ang 128 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਮਨਮੁਖ ਪੜਹਿ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਕਹਾਵਹਿ ॥ The self-willed manmukhs read and recite; they are called Pandits-spiritual scholars.

In this short katha clip, Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji Bhindranwale explains the six characteristics or traits of a complete being, also known as a Sant.

In this short katha clip, Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji Bhindranwale explains the two ways we can spend our wealth (maya), while also detailing the future outcome that can result from spending it in one of those two ways.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains the deep respect Puratan Singhs gave to the Sri Sahib.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Meraa Prabh Bharapoor Rahiaa Sabh Thaiee,’ found on Ang 126 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਮੇਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਭਰਪੂਰਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਭ ਥਾਈ ॥ My God is pervading and permeating all places.

In this katha clip, Sant Waryam Singh Ji (Ratwara Sahib Wale) explains the different types of mahatmas, also known as mahapurakhs — great beings or elevated souls — who exist within this world.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) shares a story in which Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji Narangwal Wale, the founder of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha, exposes a fraudulent sant in front of his disciples.

In this katha clip, Jathedar Akali Baba Santa Singh Ji Nihang explains the lineage of the Khalsa Panth, which he identifies with the Buddha Dal according to his own belief and perspective. While I respectfully disagree with this notion, his view remains interesting to consider, especially given his role as Jathedar of the Buddha Dal.

In this katha clip, Jathedar Akali Baba Santa Singh Ji Nihang explains the ten mistakes attributed to Banda Singh Bahadur according to traditional Nihang perspectives.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains who the Raasdharis are.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Aatam Raam Paragaas Gur Te Hovai,’ found on Ang 123 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਆਤਮ ਰਾਮ ਪਰਗਾਸੁ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਹੋਵੈ ॥ The Divine Light of the Supreme Soul shines forth from the Guru.      

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Varan Roop Varateh Sabh Tere,’ found on Ang 120 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਵਰਨ ਰੂਪ ਵਰਤਹਿ ਸਭ ਤੇਰੇ ॥ In all colors and forms, You are pervading.    

In this katha clip, Giani Harbhajan Singh Ji (Dhudhikey) explains how Bhai Mani Singh Ji composed the remainder of the Ardaas following the opening mangal given by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji. This mangal appears in the opening of Chandi di Vaar, where Guru Sahib praises the first nine forms of Guru Nanak Sahib while leaving Himself out, reflecting the humility and splendor of Dasam Patshah. Giani Ji explains that Bhai Mani Singh Ji continued from this point, incorporating Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji into the Ardaas.

In this katha clip, Giani Harbhajan Singh Ji (Dhudhikey) explains the importance of accepting the Satguru and taking Amrit, as it brings forgiveness and helps one attain the great quality of humility. Giani Ji illustrates this through a sakhi involving Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji and a Pir.

In this katha clip, Giani Harbhajan Singh Ji (Dhudhikey) explains how Sant Amir Singh Ji Sato Gali Wale would strive to elevate his students, aiming for them to reach the level of knowledge he had attained—or even surpass it. This story highlights that intention and reflects his true character.

In this katha clip, Giani Harbhajan Singh Ji (Dhudhikey) explains how Baba Buddha Ji’s lineage was blessed with the boon to know the actions of all ten Gurus, a gift Baba Buddha Ji received from Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Aaithai Saache Su Aagai Saache,’ found on Ang 116 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਐਥੈ ਸਾਚੇ ਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਸਾਚੇ ॥ Those who are True here, are True hereafter as well.

In this short katha clip, Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji Bhindranwale shares a story in which Prophet Isa is tasked by God to provide food for all.

In this short katha clip, Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji Bhindranwale highlights the deep love and unwavering faith Baba Sohan Singh Ji Bidhi Chand Wale had for Gurbani, even on his deathbed.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Raag Maajh Ashtpadheeaa Mahalaa Pehilaa Ghar Pehilaa,’ found on Ang 109 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. The preface draws from an episode in the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Bhai Mardana Ji.    

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Soiee Karanaa J Aao Karaae,’ found on Ang 108 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਸੋਈ ਕਰਣਾ ਜਿ ਆਪਿ ਕਰਾਏ ॥ People do whatever the Lord inspires them to do.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains how only Guru Sahib grants mukti through bhagti and shaheedi.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains that the Khalsa should not keep the larh of the paag/dastar loose or hanging outside, but should always have it properly tucked within the dastar.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains the three ras (flavours or moods) of battle as described in poetry: bibhats ras, bir ras, and rudr ras.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) relays a bachan of Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji, explaining that those who exploit or take from the Sikh Panth today are the same in nature as those from the past. He states that the same ‘Turks’ from the time of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji have reappeared in a different form, referred to here as today’s Malesh Khalsa.

In this short katha clip, Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji Bhindranwale explains the four types of sangat.      

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘So Sach Mandhar Jit Sach Dhiaaieeaai,’ found on Ang 107 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਸੋ ਸਚੁ ਮੰਦਰੁ ਜਿਤੁ ਸਚੁ ਧਿਆਈਐ ॥ True is that temple, within which one meditates on the True Lord.    

In this short katha clip, Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji Bhindranwale explains the three types of vaktas: ghanist, madhyam, and uttam.

In this short katha clip, Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji Bhindranwale highlights the great humility of Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who always placed Sikhi above his own power and even accepted punishment from the Panth whenever he acted against the Sikh rehat.

In this short katha clip, Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji Bhindranwale explains who the Sheikh Farid referenced in Gurbani is. He clarifies that it is not the original Sheikh Farid, but Sheikh Brahm, also known as Sheikh Ibrahim, who was the third in the lineage to carry the title of Sheikh Farid. It is Sheikh Ibrahim’s hymns that are included within Gurbani.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Meeh Piaa Paramesar Paiaa,’ found on Ang 105 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਮੀਹੁ ਪਇਆ ਪਰਮੇਸਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ॥ The rain has fallen; I have found the Transcendent Lord God.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains the differences between what a niskaam (selfless) and a sakaam (desireful) shaheed attain.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains the three types of anand.      

In this katha clip, Sant Avtar Singh Ji (Badni Kalan Wale) explains whether or not karamaata (miraculous powers) are to be used by Sikhs.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Jithai Naam Japeeaai Prabh Piaare, found on Ang 105 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਜਿਥੈ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪੀਐ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥ Where the Naam, the Name of God the Beloved is chanted      

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Bhe Kirapaal Govindh Gusaiee Uthanika,’ found on Ang 105 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਭਏ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਗੁਸਾਈ ॥ The Lord of the Universe, the Support of the earth, has become Merciful;