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Vadhiyana to Sangat on Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Avatarpurb!Press play below to listen to katha by Baba Inderjit Singh Ji Gyani about the avatarpurb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj. Katha took place November 21, 2010, in Sahauran Pind, Punjab. Apologizes for the sound quality in the first 5 minutes, but after that it is normal. ਜੋਤਿ ਰੂਪਿ ਹਰਿ ਆਪਿ ਗੁਰੂ...

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ਕਬੀਰ ਏਕ ਮਰੰਤੇ ਦੁਇ ਮੂਏ ਦੋਇ ਮਰੰਤਹ ਚਾਰਿ ॥Kabeer, when one died [Ego-Hankaar], two were dead [Love-Raag and Hate-Dwaikh]. When two died, four were dead [Desire-Kaam, Anger-Krodh, Greed-Lobh, Attachment-Moh].ਚਾਰਿ ਮਰੰਤਹ ਛਹ ਮੂਏ ਚਾਰਿ ਪੁਰਖ ਦੁਇ ਨਾਰਿ ॥੯੧॥When four died, six were dead, four males [Birth-Janam, Death-Maran, Happiness-Harakh, Pain-Sog] and two females [Thirst-Piyaas and Hunger-Bhukh]. ||91||- Adi Guru Granth Sahib Ji, ang 1369The Faridkot...

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Press play below to hear Katha by Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji explaining the Uthankaa [historical context] of Sri Sarbloh Granth, also known as Sri Manglacharan Puran.Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji also explains the concept of Sanyaasi in the Hindu ancient context and the modern Sikh context. Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji explained in another recording that in the Khalsa Panth our Sanyaasi,...

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Today, October 17th, is Dusshera which is when Sri Ram Chandar Ji destroyed the demon Ravan. The day is celebrated throughout India even at Sikh shrines such as Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, Paonta Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib along with Gurdrawas associated with Nihung Singh's, Udasi's, and Nirmala's. Prior to Dusshera there is a nine day celebration called Naurate which various forms of Shakti [Primordial...

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The following passage is from 'Gurbani Paat Darpan' written by Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji Bhindranvale. Baba Ji is explaining two forms of vidiya [science/learning], the first being for show and the second being the real vidiya. Baba Ji uses the example of one performing exhibition Gatka as the false vidiya, whereas the real soorma [warrior] vidiya is where there is no show/exhitibtion.From Gurbani...

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The nine nights of Naurate, [Navratri, a festival of worship directed to the various forms of Shakti], start this year on October 7th, and go to the 16th. The tenth day, which is October 17th, will be Dusshera, marking the date when Sri Ram Chandra Ji destroyed the Demon King Ravan. Celebrations for Dusshera happen at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, Paonta Sahib, and...

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Tomorrow, September 23rd, is the starting day of Shraad. Shraad is an ancient Indian festival in which food is prepared to serve ones ancestors. This festival ends on the 7th of October.Press the play button below to hear Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji briefly narrating the story of Guru Nanak Dev Ji giving 'Updesh' [teaching] to his father, Baba Kalu Ji, about Shraad...

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Below is a passage from Sri Sarbloh Granth Sahib Ji where Guru Gobind Singh Ji gives updesh [teaching] to the Khalsa. This follows the Mangla Charan [preamble] and is just before the main story of Sarbloh Granth.ਉਠ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤਿ ਕਰਹੁ ਇਸਨਾਨਾ, ਪਦ ਪੰਕਜ ਮਹਿ ਲੀਨਾ ॥Wake up in the early hours of the morning, and merge with the Lotus Feet [of the Lord].ਜਥਾ ਸਕਤਿ...

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Vadhiyana to all for the Pelha Prakash of Adi Granth Sahib in the Harimandar Sahib.After Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji installed the Adi Granth in Harimandar Sahib the Guru gave updesh [teaching] to the Sangat [congregation] about the Granth.Kavi Santhok Singh Ji writes in his Gurpratap Suraj Prakash Granth that Guru Arjan Dev Ji said:-----------------ਗ੍ਰਿੰਥ ਜਹਾਜ ਸੁ ਭੌਜਲ ਕੋ ਤਰ ਜਾਤਿ ਸੁਖੇਨ ਜਿਨੀ...

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ਅਰਜਨ ਸਰ ਸੇ ਵਾਕ ਜਿਨ, ਬਿਦਤ ਸੁਜਸ ਅਰਜੰਨ । He, who's speech is perfect like Pandva Arjan's arrows, and whos praise shines throughout the whole world,ਅਰਜਨਿ ਦਾਸਨਿ ਕੀ ਸਨੁਤਿ, ਨਮੋ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜੰਨ ॥੭॥ Who listens to the plea's of His servants, my salutations to that One, Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Suraj Prakash, Raas 3 ਸੂਰਜ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼, ਰਾਸ ੩Painting of Sri Guru Arjan Dev...

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Below is a passage from Sri Sarbloh Granth Sahib Ji which has been translated. The last pauri of the post has been posted before but I have added the two previous pauris along with an audio of Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji reciting the entire passage. According to Baba Ji these svaiya's would be recited by the Nihung Singhs great fervor, one will...

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Above is a photograph of a beautiful handwritten Dasam Sri Guru Granth Sahib manuscript which portrays Guru Nanak Dev Ji on the left side, Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the right side and in the middle the Devi, this particular form of the Devi is Sarswati. This manuscript is estimated to be written in the early to mid 1800s.Below is a passage from...

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Please listen to the katha by Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji, it is about 20mins in length but it covers why Gurpurabs are celebrated, why Dusshera is celebrated in the Sikh tradition, why and how Hanuman was granted a Kachera by Ram Chandra Ji, and Shastar Pooja [worship of weapons] during Dusshera.This is an important katha to listen to for those who think...

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This site is dedicated and runs with the blessings of Giani Baba Inderjit Singh Ji. Below is a Kabit which I have written for Baba ji.ਕਬਿੱਤ ।ਜਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ, ਸਚੁ ਸੁਚ ਕੇ ਗਿਆਨ, ਗੁਰੂ ਵਿਦਿਆ ਕੇ ਧਾਮ, ਨਮੋ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਕੋ ।The foremost [practitioner] of restraint and truth, having knowledge of Truth and purity, [Babaji is] the house of knowledge of the Guru,...

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This bani is called Vaar Sri Bhagauti or Bhagat Bhagauti Vaar, and is not to be confused with Vaar Sri Bhagauti in Dasam Sri Guru Granth which is also referred to as Chandi Di Vaar. This bani does appear in Dasam Sri Guru Granth in various old handwritten copies but not in the standard published version. Please view the attachments at the bottom...

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Naveen Panth Prakash [Naveen means newer] is written by Giani Gian Singh Ji who comes from the Nirmala Sikh order, and was written in 1880 CE. This is not to be confused with Pracheen Panth Prakash [Pracheen means older] by Rattan Singh Bhangu which was written in 1804. Giani Gian Singh Ji's works are very famous in the Sikh Historical books, and it...

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Bansavalinama is a historical book written in 1769 CE which goes through the history of all the Gurus. In the chapter about Guru Gobind Singh Ji the author, Kesar Singh Chibbar, explains and quotes a few passages from the rare composition Ugardanthi, which was written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This is an important reference to note because there is a common misunderstanding...

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