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Interviews, discussions & presentations

Recordings from past webinars, live events and presentations by SikhRI presenters, as well as creative explorations of Sikh concepts.

Tuesday
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14
February
2017

Bhagat Ravidas in Rag Gauri Bairagan | Guru Granth Sahib 345

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This composition by Bhagat Ravidas is in Rag Gauri Bairagan, a musical mode sung in the morning. It is a rag (musical measure) of sadness, separation, and longing.

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Tuesday
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7
February
2017

Guru Nanak Sahib in Rag Gauri Bairagan | Guru Granth Sahib 157

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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.

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Thursday
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2
February
2017

The Secular Sikh Maharaja and His Muslim Wife: Rani Gulbahar Begum

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This presentation will examine Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s role as a secular ruler through a 19th century tomb in Lahore built by Rani Gulbahar Begum, his Muslim wife. The Maharaja’s religious non-discriminatory policies will be discussed based on information gleaned from his court chronicles and some official documents in the Lahore Museum collection. The tomb’s architectural and ornamental features will also be viewed to understand the tastes and craftsmanship of nineteenth century Punjabi patrons and artists.

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Monday
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30
January
2017

Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Majh | Guru Granth Sahib 102

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This composition by Guru Arjan Sahib is in Rag Majh. This rag (musical mode) evolved from the folk music of the Majha area of the Panjab. There is no reference to this rag in Indian music. It is only sung in Panjab and is in the Guru Granth Sahib. 

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Monday
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23
January
2017

Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag Majh | Guru Granth Sahib 96

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This composition by Guru Arjan Sahib is in Rag Majh. This rag (musical mode) evolved from the folk music of the Majha area of the Panjab. There is no reference to this rag in Indian music. It is only sung in Panjab and is in the Guru Granth Sahib.

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Wednesday
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18
January
2017

Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Emperor-Prophet

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Harinder Singh (Senior Fellow, Research & Policy) speaks on the topic of: Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Emperor-Prophet - Life & Legacy - Sources & Context Read Harinder Singh's Blog here: http://www.sikhri.org/how_may_i_visualize_guru_gobind_singh_sahib

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Monday
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16
January
2017

Bhai Avtar Singh in Tohi Mohi Mohi Tohi Antar Kaisa | Guru Granth Sahib 93

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This composition by Bhagat Ravidas is in Rag Siri, an ancient musical mode sung at dusk. Its mood is majestic, reflective, and meditative.

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Monday
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16
January
2017

Rang Ratta Mera Sahib in Rag Siri | Guru Granth Sahib 23

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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.

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Monday
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16
January
2017

Inni Kaur, CEO of SikhRI, speaks about "Kalgian Vala & I"

Commemorating 350 Years of Prakash Utsav of the 10th Sovereign

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