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Explore Maru Kaphi
The Guru Granth Sahib Project is pleased to launch the annotation of three Sabads of 'Maru Kaphi' by Guru Nanak Sahib in Rag Maru Kaphi. Maru is a rag (musical mode) that evokes feelings of enthusiasm and zeal.
Explore Babarvani
The Guru Granth Sahib Project is pleased to launch the annotation of four Sabads of 'Babarvani' by Guru Nanak Sahib. Three Sabads have been revealed in Rag Asa, and the fourth one has been revealed in Rag Tilang.
#nanakshahi550 - What was Guru Nanak Sahib’s take on marriage?
What was Guru Nanak Sahib’s take on marriage?This video series attempts to shatter the prevailing image of Guru Nanak Sahib as a peaceful saint.
#nanakshahi550 - Why did Guru Nanak Sahib introduce IkOankar?
Guru Nanak Sahib's introduction of IkOankar is discussed.This video series attempts to shatter the prevailing image of Guru Nanak Sahib as a peaceful saint.
#nanakshahi550 - How would Guru Nanak Sahib respond in today’s Social Media?
Social media plays a heavy role in the world we live in today, it's interesting to think about what Guru Nanak Sahib's perspective on it would be.This video series attempts to shatter the prevailing image of Guru Nanak Sahib as a peaceful saint.
#nanakshahi550 - How shall we celebrate #Nanakshahi550?
Harinder Singh details the importance of #nanakshahi550 and how people as individuals and communities should commemorate it. This video series attempts to shatter the prevailing image of Guru Nanak Sahib as a peaceful saint.
Rang Ratta Mera Sahib in Rag Siri | Guru Granth Sahib 23
This composition by Guru Nanak Sahib is in Rag Siri, an ancient musical mode sung at dusk. Its mood is majestic, reflective, and meditative. The reflection: The Creator is in the creation. Everything is brimming with love, operating in love.
Guru Nanak Sahib in Rag Gauri Bairagan | Guru Granth Sahib 157
This composition by Guru Nanak Sahib is in Rag Gauri Bairagan, a musical mode sung in the morning. It is a rag (musical measure) of sadness, separation, and longing as opposed to depression.
Guru Nanak Sahib in Dhanasari Rag | Guru Granth Sahib 660 | Artist: Bhai Onkar Singh Ji
The Sabad opens with an intimate tremor within, a yearning for someone to call upon. The call to serve the Remover of sufferings reverberates in this vulnerability, underscoring the concept of an eternal giver.
Guru Nanak Sahib in Rag Bilaval | Guru Granth Sahib 795 | Artist: Ranbir Singh
Guru Nanak Sahib expresses his humility, recognizing his ignorance and inability to fully capture the Majesty of the One. The Guru then makes a heartfelt plea for the grace to understand and sing the virtues of the One, aspiring to remain connected...
Guru Nanak Sahib in Rag Sarang | Guru Granth Sahib 1197 | Artist: Bhai Harjinder Singh (Srinagar)
The Sabad opens with the Guru's profound declaration of being a "maiden-slave" of the Divine Ruler, symbolizing complete surrender and dedication.
#nanakshahi550 - Do you want to join Guru Nanak Sahib's revolution?
Harinder Singh responds to the question of why one would want to join Guru Nanak's revolution. This video series attempts to shatter the prevailing image of Guru Nanak Sahib as a peaceful saint.
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Gur Purab: Celebrating the 1’s Greatness of Guru Nanak Sahib
This essay attempts to answer a few questions related to Guru Nanak Sahib’s birth anniversary from primary and secondary sources, as well as the early traditions and the evolving culture to date. What does Purab mean?
Guru Nanak Sahib: An Infinite Mentor
Guru Nanak Sahib, an extraordinary mentor and teacher, left an indelible mark on humanity. Guru Nanak Sahib’s teachings, encapsulated in the Guru Granth Sahib, emphasize truthful conduct as the highest virtue.
Women & Gender in Sikhi
Women’s issues and the issues of gender as it applies to all gender identities are being grappled with globally. These issues have existed throughout history, and as time goes on, they change shape.
The Fragrance of Bhai Vir Singh
Guru Nanak Sahib and the Jogi narrative is from Bhai Sahib Bhai Vir Singh’s book, "Guru Nanak Chamatkar". The dialogue occurs at the hermitage of an ascetic sect residing in South India's Kanji Forest.
The Lover & The Beloved
Through the pen of Bhai Vir Singh, we get a glimpse into a profound relationship. The tug of separation. The mystery of longing. The faith in relationships. The yearning for union.
Allama Iqbal and The Sikhs
Understanding Dr. Iqbal’s perspectives on Guru Nanak Sahib and the Khalsa, his interactions with Sirdar Kapur Singh and his favorite compositions from the Guru Granth Sahib.
ਸਾਗਰ ਮਹਿ ਬੂੰਦ // Ocean in the Drop
In SikhRI’s new monthly blog series, Sabads previously transcreated for the Sabad of the Week podcast will be revisited, with the offering of an individual understanding and perspective on the application of the Sabad’s message in daily life.
A Heart’s Journey
A personal reflection on the role of poetry in the author's spiritual journey. She describes how poetry, specifically the guidance of Guru Nanak Sahib, has been a source of beauty, inspiration, and divine connection.
Make Your Deeds The Soil
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this transcreation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad the same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
Allama Iqbal and The Sikhs
Understanding Dr. Iqbal’s perspectives on Guru Nanak Sahib and the Khalsa, his interactions with Sirdar Kapur Singh and his favorite compositions from the Guru Granth Sahib.
The Lover & The Beloved
Through the pen of Bhai Vir Singh, we get a glimpse into a profound relationship. The tug of separation. The mystery of longing. The faith in relationships. The yearning for union.
The Fragrance of Bhai Vir Singh
Guru Nanak Sahib and the Jogi narrative is from Bhai Sahib Bhai Vir Singh’s book, "Guru Nanak Chamatkar". The dialogue occurs at the hermitage of an ascetic sect residing in South India's Kanji Forest.
Podcasts
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Whispers of the Beloved
Tune in to Whispers of the Beloved: Reflections in Spring, a heartwarming podcast episode that intertwines the breathtaking beauty of nature’s rebirth with the seeker’s profound spiritual journey.
ਗਲੀ ਜੋਗੁ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥ Jog Not Attained By Talking - The Sikh Cast | SikhRI
For this episode, The Sikh Cast host Manpreet Jassal and SikhRI's Inni Kaur go through this Sabad of the Month (Infinite-Wisdom) by Guru Nanak Sahib. In it, the Guru redefines the terms Jog and Jogi, outside the six systems of Hindu philosophy. Jog for the Guru is not yoga, neither mental or physical, but a “connection.”
Allah the Unseeable
Through the Persian-influenced Sabad of Guru Nanak Sahib, Asha Marie Kaur explores our feeling of "place" in light of COVID-19.
My Patshah: Guru Nanak Sahib
Inni Kaur talks about how she discovered Bibi Nanki's Brother, Bhai Mardana's friends. "It freed the people. The hold of the middleman was over. The Guru freed and uplifted further." – Guru Nanak Sahib
What did Guru Nanak Sahib teach us – SikhRI #Nanakshahi550
What did Guru Nanak Sahib teach us? Listen in to this conversation between Inderpreet Singh, SikhRI Board & Sidak Facilitator, Pritpal Singh, SikhRI Board & Sidak Facilitator, and Imroze Singh (Marketing Manager – SikhRI).
12 Gurus Series: Guru Nanak Sahib
In this episode, we dive into the world of Guru Nanak who started the Sikh revolution.
My Sovereign is Dyed in Color-Love
This composition by Guru Nanak Sahib is in Rag Siri, an ancient musical mode sung at dusk. Its mood is majestic, reflective, and meditative. The reflection: The Creator is in the creation. Everything is brimming with love, operating in love.
Your Nam is the Merchandise and the Trade, Indeed!
This composition by Guru Nanak Sahib is in Rag Gauri Bairagan, a musical mode sung in the morning. It is a rag (musical measure) of sadness, separation, and longing as opposed to depression.
My Sovereign is New Every Day, Ever and Ever the Giver
In the enchanting melody of Dhanasari, a rag that exudes happiness, Guru Nanak Sahib crafts a Sabad, resonating with profound devotion.
If I Address You as a Leader, How is That Expressing Your Greatness?
The Sabad begins by addressing the One as the Emperor, acknowledging that any attempt to describe the Greatness of the One falls short.
Enticer Enticed My Mind
The Sabad opens with the Guru's profound declaration of being a "maiden-slave" of the Divine Ruler, symbolizing complete surrender and dedication.
12 Gurus Series: Guru Nanak Sahib
In this episode, we dive into the world of Guru Nanak who started the Sikh revolution.
