Babarvani: Guru Nanak Sahib on War & Tyranny

Babarvani: Guru Nanak Sahib on War & Tyranny

In Babarvani, Guru Nanak Sahib compels us to confront difficult truths, exploring themes of suffering, loss, corruption, responsibility, the fleeting nature of wealth, and justice. These sabads have profoundly shaped Sikh thought, influencing governance, societal duty, and ethical leadership perspectives. At the same time, they offer powerful insights into the consequences of losing one’s connection to IkOankar—both individually and collectively.

In Babarvani, Guru Nanak Sahib compels us to confront difficult truths, exploring themes of suffering, loss, corruption, responsibility, the fleeting nature of wealth, and justice. These sabads have profoundly shaped Sikh thought, influencing governance, societal duty, and ethical leadership perspectives. At the same time, they offer powerful insights into the consequences of losing one’s connection to IkOankar—both individually and collectively.

Together, we will reflect on the relevance of Babarvani, which was revealed 500 years ago in Eminabad, and its enduring message for us today.

Videos

Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

Sabad 4: The Speech of Truth

Our final session examines the last sabad of Babarvani (Utterances on Babar), found in Rag Tilang (Guru Granth Sahib, p. 722). This sabad is unique in its structure, beginning as a direct address to Bhai Lalo, the Guru’s devoted Sikh who witnessed the...

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Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

Sabad 3: The Corruption of Wealth

In this session, we explore the third sabad from Babarvani (Utterances on Babar) and Rag Asa (Guru Granth Sahib, p. 417). Guru Nanak Sahib exposes the fleeting nature of material wealth, describing how the riches of the elite vanish in an instant with...

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Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

Sabad 2: The Plight of Women in War

This session focuses on the second sabad from Babarvani (Utterances on Babar) and also in Rag Asa (Guru Granth Sahib, p. 417).

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Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

Introduction to Babarvani and Sabad 1: The Terror of Hindustan

In our first session, we explore the background of Babarvani (Utterances on Babar), beginning with the meaning of Vani, the identity of Babar, and the political landscape of South Asia at the time.

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Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

Introduction to Babarvani and Sabad 1: The Terror of Hindustan

In our first session, we explore the background of Babarvani (Utterances on Babar), beginning with the meaning of Vani, the identity of Babar, and the political landscape of South Asia at the time.

watch now ⟶
Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

Sabad 2: The Plight of Women in War

This session focuses on the second sabad from Babarvani (Utterances on Babar) and also in Rag Asa (Guru Granth Sahib, p. 417).

watch now ⟶
Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

Sabad 3: The Corruption of Wealth

In this session, we explore the third sabad from Babarvani (Utterances on Babar) and Rag Asa (Guru Granth Sahib, p. 417). Guru Nanak Sahib exposes the fleeting nature of material wealth, describing how the riches of the elite vanish in an instant with...

watch now ⟶
Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

Sabad 4: The Speech of Truth

Our final session examines the last sabad of Babarvani (Utterances on Babar), found in Rag Tilang (Guru Granth Sahib, p. 722). This sabad is unique in its structure, beginning as a direct address to Bhai Lalo, the Guru’s devoted Sikh who witnessed the...

watch now ⟶

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