Sikhi Soundbites

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Vasatr Pakhaal Pakhaale Kaiaa Aape Sanjam Hovai,’ found on Ang 139 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਵਸਤ੍ਰ ਪਖਾਲਿ ਪਖਾਲੇ ਕਾਇਆ ਆਪੇ ਸੰਜਮਿ ਹੋਵੈ ॥ They wash their clothes, and scrub their bodies, and try to practice self-discipline.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Suine Kai Parabat Gufaa Karee Kai Paanee Piaal,’ found on Ang 139 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਸੁਇਨੇ ਕੈ ਪਰਬਤਿ ਗੁਫਾ ਕਰੀ ਕੈ ਪਾਣੀ ਪਇਆਲਿ ॥ I may make a cave, in a mountain of gold, or in the water of the nether regions;

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Akhee Baajhahu Vekhanaa Vin Kannaa Sunanaa,’ found on Ang 139 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਅਖੀ ਬਾਝਹੁ ਵੇਖਣਾ ਵਿਣੁ ਕੰਨਾ ਸੁਨਣਾ ॥ To see without eyes; to hear without ears;

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Mohan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains how the weekdays received their names and how they are rooted in the same underlying meanings across different languages and places throughout the world.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Mohan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains the three types of atma found within Advait Vedanta: Gauna Atma, Mithya Atma, and Mukh Atma. This is a valuable clip for those interested in gaining insight into more subtle spiritual knowledge.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Mohan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains the different types of soormas found within Sikhi. I have posted on this topic in the past, but it is always valuable to hear the perspectives of other mahapurakhs on these subjects.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Mohan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains the three different Valmiks found within Ancient Indic tradition.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains how Ganesh Ji’s avtar took birth again as a Sikh in the 17th century, in the house of Sri Guru Amar Das Ji, as his grandson named Anand.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains the three different Manohar Daas Ji figures found within Sikhi.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Dhendhe Thaavahy Dhitaa Changaa Manmukh Aaisaa Jaaneeaai,’ found on Ang 138 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਦੇਂਦੇ ਥਾਵਹੁ ਦਿਤਾ ਚੰਗਾ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਐਸਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ॥ They prefer the gift, instead of the Giver; such is the way of the self-willed manmukhs.

In this katha clip, Giani Harbhajan Singh Dhudhikey (Vidyarthi Sampardai Bhindra) explains the four ways to reach Parmeshwar, as taught by vidvaans: sadh sangat, santokh, Naam, and brahm gian.

In this katha clip, Giani Harbhajan Singh Dhudhikey (Vidyarthi Sampardai Bhindra) shares a statement Sant Sundar Singh Ji Bhindranwale would often say about how difficult the path to finding Parmeshwar truly is.

In this katha clip, Giani Harbhajan Singh Dhudhikey (Vidyarthi Sampardai Bhindra) explains the three types of tapsya.

In this katha clip, Giani Harbhajan Singh Dhudhikey (Vidyarthi Sampardai Bhindra) shares a story from the life of Sant Attar Singh Ji Mastuana Wale, explaining why the consumption of meat is useless.

In this katha clip, Giani Bhuphinder Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal Wale) explains a forgotten maryada that should be performed after the antim sanskaar takes place.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Jeeau Pai Tan Saajiaa Rakhiaa Banat Banai,’ found on Ang 138 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਜੀਉ ਪਾਇ ਤਨੁ ਸਾਜਿਆ ਰਖਿਆ ਬਣਤ ਬਣਾਇ ॥ He placed the soul in the body which He had fashioned. He protects the Creation which He has created.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the Majh Ki Vaar shabad, found on Ang 137 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਵਾਰ ਮਾਝ ਕੀ ਤਥਾ ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੧  ਮਲਕ ਮੁਰੀਦ ਤਥਾ ਚੰਦ੍ਰਹੜਾ ਸੋਹੀਆ ਕੀ ਧੁਨੀ ਗਾਵਣੀ ॥ Vaar In Maajh, And Shaloks Of The First Mehla: To Be Sung To The Tune Of ""Malik Mureed And Chandrahraa Sohee-Aa""

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains how Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji freed Kavi Hirda Ram from jail and preserved the book he had written, known as the Hanuman Natak.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains the two shaktis of agyaan, meaning ignorance.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) explains the two kaarans found within Vedant that help one understand Vahiguru’s true nature and reality: the namit kaaran and the upadaan kaaran.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Sevee Satigur Aapanaa Har Simaree Dhin Sabh Rain,’ found on Ang 136 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਸੇਵੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਹਰਿ ਸਿਮਰੀ ਦਿਨ ਸਭਿ ਰੈਣ ॥ I serve my True Guru, and meditate on Him all day and night.

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.