Hi I am Avtar Singh, a UK born Sikh who has a passion for education and giving back to society. The Sikh Coach Podcast is an exploration of the Sikh way of life set in the 21st century. Having conversations in a non-judgmental environment with amazing people and organisation's to give food for thought and value for others to learn and enhance their learning and ultimately life richness. I welcome your feedback via Instagram @thesikhcoach or you can email [email protected]. Stay Blessed, ...
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Japji Sahib answers all of the biggest questions anybody could possibly have about life and the creation. Questions like, 'What is the meaning of life? What is my purpose? What is my true essence?' Each pauri (stanza) takes you on a journey closer to your soul, step by step. Through taking on the wisdom of Japji Sahib, you can realise your true self. In each podcast, Bhai Baljit Singh explores one pauri at a time in a friendly discussion format, using very relatable and real life examples to ...
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Jaap Sahib is the morning prayer. The prayer was composed by the tenth Sikh Master, Guru Gobind Singh, and is found at the start of the Sikh scripture Dasam Granth. This Bani is an important Sikh prayer and is recited by the Panj Pyare while preparing Amrit on the occasion of Amrit Sanchar (initiation), a ceremony held to admit initiates into the Khalsa and it is a part of a Sikh's Nitnem (daily mediations). The Jaap Sahib is reminiscent of Japji Sahib composed by Guru Nanak, and both praise ...
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The Anand Sahib is a collection of hymns in Sikhism, written in the Ramkali Raag by Guru Amar Das Ji, the third Guru of the Sikhs. The word Anand means complete happiness. The Anand Sahib is a part of the Nitnem (daily prayers) which are read by Amritdhari Sikhs before dawn. Anand Sahib is chanted at all the religious ceremonies of the Sikhs irrespective of the nature of the event.
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Children of all faiths and religions will enjoy these Sikh stories of spiritual principles and consciousness (many based on stories from Sikhism). Stories highlighting universal values of helping others, compassion, prayer, courage, sharing, and the oneness of all people capture the hearts and imagination of children of all ages. As parents, you can rest assured that the message delivered to your children is positive, uplifting, and of good spirit. Who knows, they just may learn a valuable l ...
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Rehras Sahib commonly known as 'So dar Rehras' is the daily evening prayer of the Sikhs and is part of Nitnem. It includes hymns from Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Dasam Granth Ji. It contains hymns of So Dar, So Purakh, Chaupai Sahib, Anand Sahib, and Mundhavani.
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Tavprasad means with thy grace. This composition strongly rejects Idolatry, Pilgrimages, Grave Worshiping, Samadhis of Yogis and other ritualistic beliefs in Hinduism, Jainism and Islam so thereby included in Nitnem, daily morning prayers of Sikhs. It is recited after completing Jaap Sahib. It is started from Sravag Sudh Samuh Sidhan Ke and ends up to Koor Kriya Urjheo Sab Hi Jag. Among many famous quotes of Tav Parsad Savaiye, Jin Prem Kiyo Tin Hi Prabhu Paayo is widely quoted by different ...
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Japji Sahib is a Sikh prayer, that appears at the beginning of the Guru Granth Sahib – the scripture of the Sikhs. It was composed by Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.it is considered the comprehensive essence of Sikhism. Expansion and elaboration of Japji Sahib are the entire Guru Granth Sahib. It is the first Bani in Nitnem. Notable is Nanak's discourse on 'what is true worship' and what is the nature of God'.
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Kirtan Sohila is the night time prayer before they go to sleep. Three Sikh Gurus – Guru Nanak, Guru Ram Das, and Guru Arjan - contributed five shabads in total to this bani on the pain of separation and celebrating the bliss of union with Almighty. It multiplies the aura to the sensitivity of protection that it eliminates any negativity for miles and miles. When you are endangered by any species of a direct or indirect source when you want to protect yourself with the surrounding of the enti ...
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Dukh Bhanjani Sahib is a prayer put together as they all address the same purpose. All the shabads in this paath are composed by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev. The word 'dukh' means a hardship or ailment or suffering causing a pain. The word 'bhanjani' means destroyer or crusher; hence the phrase "dukh bhanjani" means "Destroyer of Pain". All the shabads in this composition are chosen at achieving this goal.This bani is named after the Shri Dukh Bhanjani Beri which is a tree (beri) loc ...
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This is Amrita Pritam's Poetry written during Punjab Partition
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The Career BluePrint Course by The Sikh Coach - Out Now! Special Gift for Listeners
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11:50Special Episode to announce the release of my new course The Career BluePrint I made a quick episode to announce the release of my new course that was a long time coming about how you can own your Career path and unlock your full potential. For my listeners I want to gift this course to you. Have a listen to the episode to understand more about the…
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Can you hear time speaking to you? | Salok
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52:24In this final episode of the Japji Sahib Podcast with Bhai Baljit Singh, we explore Guru Nanak Dev JI's Salok: Pavan Guru Pani Pita. Sikhs sing and hear this salok daily but what does it mean? Let's deep dive into how Guru Ji is showing us the way to our true home. ▶️ https://youtu.be/tfbAwY8LVkA Topics: 00:00 - Introduction 01:38 - Pavan Guru 28:3…
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This formula is the way to Vaheguru | Jat Pahara
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1:14:36Guru Nanak Dev Ji uses the analogy of making gold coins to explain the exact formula to get to Vaheguru. Just like a goldsmith needs a workshop to work in, our workshop to take steps towards self-realisation needs to be self-control of our senses. The analogy continues in this amazing final pauri of Japji Sahib. ▶️ https://youtu.be/OwevCtqZ06s Topi…
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What is the Realm of Grace & Truth? | Japji Sahib Podcast EP37
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1:06:30In this episode, Bhai Baljit Singh explains Karam Khand and Sach Khand—the realms of Grace and Truth as revealed in Japji Sahib. Discover how walking the path of humility (Saram) opens us to spiritual strength, divine praise, and bliss. From this grace-filled state, the door to the ultimate reality—Sach Khand—is opened, where the formless, eternal …
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What It Means To Be Beautiful - Saram Khand
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1:02:11"The chisel of humility carves you to immense incomparability." In Saram Khand—the realm of humility described in Japji Sahib—our hardened ego is chiselled away. This process is often difficult, but it is through this inner sculpting that true spiritual beauty emerges. Humility is not weakness; it is a true strength—the shedding of the ego. In this…
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This practice can end your suffering - Giaan Khand
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56:22In this episode, we dive deep into Giaan Khand – the realm of divine knowledge as described by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Japji Sahib. Here, Guru Ji opens our eyes to the vastness of creation, pointing us towards the sheer wondrousness of the Divine. Instead of fixating on any single part of the creation, Guru Nanak Dev Ji gives us the path of “Vah” – aw…
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I’m a Good Person, so Why Is God Doing This to Me? - Raati Ruti
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1:04:50How do I know if I'm living a righteous life? In this episode of Dharam Khand, we dive deep into the Guru's wisdom of living righteously, and divine accountability. The creation—through seasons, elements, and time—is designed for the practice of Dharam (righteous living). So when suffering shows up in our life, the question isn’t “Why is God punish…
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A Divine Code: The Hidden System Behind Everything You Do - Akhan Jor
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1:18:35What it takes to do anything in life is so intricately and beautifully designed by the One. When we surrender in awe to that divine system, we begin to step out of our ego — and into the experience of Vaheguru. This episode explores the subtle, often confusing question: When should we speak, and when should we stay silent? It’s not as simple as it …
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Madness is the only way! - Ik Du Jeebhau
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1:02:57It's tempting to imitate a devotee or someone who inspires you and think it might help you get closer to what they experience. Guru Nanak Dev Ji explains that it would be like an ant attempting to copy a bird flying high in the sky! Basically, don't do it! Instead, climb the steps down to humility in praise of that One who is forgiving, nurturing, …
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Mindful living through the Divine’s eyes - Aasan Loe
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59:17Guru Nanak Dev Ji reveals the profound truth that the entire creation has been perfectly designed by the One — nothing is lacking. The creation is watched and sustained by the Creator, and we have the opportunity to connect and experience that divine reality. In doing so, we come to realise that we are more than just our bodies — we are the primal …
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What really existed before time, space, and form? What was Vaheguru doing before creation? In this Japji Sahib podcast episode, Bhai Baljit Singh explores the 30th pauri of Japji Sahib “Eka Maaee” and dives deep into questions that have puzzled seekers for generations. 🌌 Discover the three modes of creation and how to avoid getting trapped in them.…
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23. Professional Investor - Kanwar Raj Singh Sodhi
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1:03:23Interview with Kanwar Raj Singh Sodhi: Young Investor, Chess Champion, and Fitness Enthusiast. Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with KanwarRaj Singh Sodhi, a remarkable young man from Delhi who has already achieved incredible milestones at just 19 old. Kanwar, a chess champion, investor, and fitness enthusiast, shares his extraordin…
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Measuring your spiritual growth - Bhugat Giaan
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1:06:49This pauri from Japji Sahib emphasises the importance of spiritual wisdom as true nourishment. The primal sound, the divine vibration is at the heart of all creation, calling us to connect with it. The One as the supreme creator binds all of creation. Can we realise that we are all the same and rise above discrimination? Watch on YouTube: https://y…
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True Fulfilment from Within - Munda Santokh
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1:05:38The knowing and experience that you're internally complete is what it means to live in contentment. Waiting to feel fulfilled from an external factor is one of the biggest mistakes we can make in life. Bhai Baljit Singh shares the beautiful sakhi of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, who alongside Mata Ganga Ji, dressed down appearing to be regular villagers to se…
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Can you hear the song? - So Dar Keha
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1:28:17Everything within the creation (the One's home) has a vibration to it and 'sings' in its own way, within the construct of the One's divine law. Can you hear it and can you sing the song drenched in the loving devotion of the One? 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:02:49 - So Dar Keha 00:06:06 - Guru Ram Das Ji on the unexplainable One 00:12:38 - So Dar Keha 0…
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A beautiful poem on Mother.
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What is true love? Amul Gun - Japji Sahib Podcast EP26
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1:05:58Allow stories to be a powerful and impactful mode to teach use every day life lessons. In this instance, Guru Angad Dev Ji perfectly allows us to witness how they remained in the priceless essence of love instead of allowing the ego mind to take over in response to somebody else's frustration and anger. In this pauri (stanza), Guru Nanak Dev Ji sha…
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Where does our suffering come from? Bahuta Karam - Japji Sahib Podcast EP25
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1:09:50Sometimes we get afraid of pain but it's a calling for us to do something! When the suffering is mental/emotional, it's a calling for us return to the One. This powerful episode is filled with gems of wisdom, as Bhai Baljit Singh & Bhai Jagmeet Singh discuss how by taking strength from Gurbani and the Shaheeds, what practical steps we can take when…
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Welcome to a well overdue episode of the podcast! It's 2024 and I wanted to change things. New format, new content, new podcast :-) There are lots of long form podcasts now so, I wanted to change things up and give some value back to the community with some short, inspiring, digestible content. In this Episode I talk about Banda Singh Bahadur a sig…
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It’s all about re-finding it - remembering that you are bliss. Our question should be simple - what are we doing to block it? Or, what do we need to do that helps to unblock whatever it is that we can’t identify to allow us to be there in that place? Then do it! Bhai Baljit Singh and Daraspreet Kaur have a beautiful discussion about looking at the …
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(Punjabi Audio) - Guru Har Rai Sahib - Gurbani Gyan Vich Pighal Javegi
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6:07Gurbani is such that it works in your soul when recited with love even if you don't understand it completely. Read more about this story. Click here to listen to listen to English version of this story.By SikhNet
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What it takes to make the world a better place - Salaahee Salaahi
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38:58The illusion of desire keeps us thinking that bliss is one step away. Guru Nanak Dev Ji reminds us that in the same way that rivers and streams travel towards the ocean, we too can go back into that ocean of bliss in this very moment internally, even whilst we're doing our day to day tasks. Even if you've got an abundance of wealth, if you are not …
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Baba Deep Singh - Greatness Through Gurbani
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11:03Baba Deep Singh was a beloved child of Guru Gobind Singh, who's commitment was so strong, his word always came true. When the Hari Mandir Sahib was taken over by invaders he promised to fight until his head bowed at the threshold. In the battle field he fought fearlessly and sent many men to their Maker. Then he faught the general of the other army…
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(Punjabi Audio) - Baba Deep Singh - Greatness Through Gurbani
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10:15Baba Deep Singh was a beloved child of Guru Gobind Singh, who's commitment was so strong, his word always came true. When the Hari Mandir Sahib was taken over by invaders he promised to fight until his head bowed at the threshold. In the battle field he fought fearlessly and sent many men to their Maker. Then he faught the general of the other army…
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How to choose peace over consumerism - Pataala Pataal - Japji Sahib Podcast EP22
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45:03The mind constantly keeps falling into the trap thinking it needs to know the absolute limit and end to everything and figure everything out. That's okay but it can think that once it's figured it out how this works, how that works, it's going to feel complete and satisfied and at some points it's going to come to a stop. That's an illusion because…
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The JOY of LETTING GO! - Teerath Tap
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1:01:00You may feel you're doing something good for yourself and for the world, when the real work internally is still to be done. Let's take on the wisdom of the Guru and start letting go of the things that are holding us back from experiencing the soul. Knowing about the creation or improving the external quality of our life won't take us into a state o…
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Going beyond habits MUST WATCH - Bhareeai Hath - Japji Sahib Podcast EP20
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1:05:03When we're repeating actions again and again, it's forming a part of our subconscious mind. Living unconsciously means to live out of those patterns, regardless of whether they are good or bad. Spiritual awakening is when we use the tools the Guru provides to live consciously. Living consciously is being coloured in love which cleanses your mind an…
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Can you see God's signature? - Asankh Naav - Japji Sahib Podcast EP19
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57:56Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pN9e7mZlRFA It's easy to get caught up in our own head and feel that everything is centred around us and our feelings. Guru Nanak Dev Ji brings the vastness and grand scale of this creation to our awareness. Guru Ji wants us to live this life realising how the creator's name is signed on everything. We can give me…
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In this stanza, Guru Nanak Dev Ji shares some of the negative traits that take us away from our soul. Bhai Baljit Singh and Bibi Harpreet Kaur discuss the purpose of life and what causes us suffering is living in our identities. Having patience in understanding each other and ourselves and doing the work to go closer to our soul is what becomes a h…
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Is it okay to connect through different ways? - Asankh Jap
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1:11:12It's not necessarily the same thing that works for everyone. Ultimately, we want to get to a place where we let go and surrender to be with Vaheguru but it can be different things take you to that place. The focus is not so much on the action itself. The whole purpose is that the grip of the ego is reducing and we are experiencing the qualities of …
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(Panjabi Audio) Bibi Sharan Kaur - Shaheed Helps Girl
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21:24This is a story about the life of a young Kaur named Jind. She is just finishing up her morning nitnem before going to school. Although Jind might look like a regular girl, she is FAR from normal. Jind does so much paath, reciting of Naam, that she actually has the superpower to travel to other realms. Today is Jind’s first day at her new school an…
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The Qualities of a Saint - Panch Parvaan
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1:00:57Bhai Baljit Singh talks about what 'Panch' means and how we can cultivate saintly qualities in our life, drawing from the lives of the Gurus and the Bhagats. In one of the most famous lines in Japji Sahib ਧੌਲੁ ਧਰਮੁ ਦਇਆ ਕਾ ਪੂਤੁ ॥ (dhaual dharam deaa kaa poot), the translation you'd normally find available is 'The mythical bull is Dharma, the son of …
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This is a story about the life of a young Kaur named Jind. She is just finishing up her morning nitnem before going to school. Although Jind might look like a regular girl, she is FAR from normal. Jind does so much paath, reciting of Naam, that she actually has the superpower to travel to other realms. Bibi Sharan: The Courage of Kaurs - Releasing …
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What do people class as freedom? Is it to be able to make certain choices in life that you weren't able to make before? The Guru talks about freeing us from the imprisonment of ego and unconscious desires. Liberation is freeing ourselves from our identities of needing to be validated and praised or giving the power away to be affected by someone el…
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tyNp7RQAYt4 To walk on the path of devotion, we have to be willing to place our ego before the Guru. Whilst surrendering to the Guru, it doesn't matter what task you are told to carry out, but it's following the Guru with full faith that will start to break down that wall of ego. The Guru is taking us back to our …
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How to rise above your emotions - Manai Surat
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1:05:19Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mXlKS384I-w Acceptance is not to resist the light within us. When we're in internal mental pain, it's because we're resisting that part of Vaheguru (God) within us. Living in that state of sweet acceptance will give us the awareness of our mind which is made up of memories, thoughts and experiences. When our only …
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Why is it that two different people could be doing the exact same outward action and reach a completely different spiritual state? Guru Nanak Dev Ji tells us that this path is all about devotion and standing at the door of Vaheguru (God) whilst being imbued. It's being in a state of longing, surrender and love which takes us to a state of devotion.…
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(Punjabi Audio) Guru Hargobind & Spiritual Power
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16:56Two Sikhs transform into tigers to help Guru Hargobind, but Guru ji is not pleased with their actions. In order to teach them he has them fill a cup of water from the river, and then pour the water back out...By SikhNet
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Two Sikhs transform into tigers to help Guru Hargobind, but Guru ji is not pleased with their actions. In order to teach them he has them fill a cup of water from the river, and then pour the water back out...By SikhNet
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The Power of Your Inner Voice! - Suniai Sara Guna Ke Gaah
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1:04:27Vaheguru (God) is inside you. Go deep inside and listen to that intuition that lives within you. From this, the specific and relevant actions will come to you. If you use this inner voice which will always guide you in the right way, it will lead you to embracing and having divine virtues. It will guide you towards crossing this world ocean with ea…
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Becoming truthful and self-aware - Suniai Sat Santokh Giaan
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42:03As difficult as it may be to speak the truth in today's world, it is even more difficult to live the truth. Truthful living in its full package is practised without pride (looking down upon others). Through listening deeply, we will know exactly what to say and do to access truthful living. The journey of deep listening allows us to know our own se…
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This story follows the daily lives of three Sikh siblings as they go about their day. Instead of a narrator, the story allows the children to speak, making it relatable and engaging for young readers. It's a great way to inspire young children towards Sikhi.By SikhNet
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This story follows the daily lives of three Sikh siblings as they go about their day. Instead of a narrator, the story allows the children to speak, making it relatable and engaging for young readers. It's a great way to inspire young children towards Sikhi.By SikhNet
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What does it actually mean to be foul-mouthed according to Guru Nanak Dev Ji? The moment we curse at God for getting things wrong is the definition of being foul-mouthed. Praising Vaheguru (God) is when we're in a state of acceptance and understanding that the things that happen around us are a play of divine will, in the same way Guru Gobind Singh…
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Do we really listen? - Suniai Sidh Pir Sur Naath
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1:02:38Just because we're hearing somebody talk, it doesn't necessarily mean we are actually listening to them. We can often be eager to give our pre-calculated response, instead of listening with compassion and patience. The true essence of listening is a test of our humility. Whilst listening with humility we'll not only be able to just listen to someon…
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In today's age, it's easy to fall into the trap of chasing fame, likes and followers in the hope it brings us some form of satisfaction and happiness. It doesn't matter how known we become, if we haven't come into the glance of the One, all of it is a waste. Becoming self aware of our feelings when we come to know that we have been slandered will h…
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What can you do to realise the One's grace?
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50:21Sometimes we spend a lot of time and effort in doing certain practises that are more pleasing to us than to the One. Guru Nanak Dev Ji asks, 'what is it that we receive outside of grace?' The Guru gives us the understanding that everything comes from the One. Through the remembrance of the One (Simran), we can become aware of grace and through that…
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One day a Sikh who was a family man came to see Guru Har Rai Ji, the seventh Guru. This man worked hard to take care of his family but when he came to see the Guru he was very troubled. He told the Guru that for many years he had wanted to leave everything and come stay in the Guru's service. He said, " I want only to serve you and earn salvation i…
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(Punjabi audio) Guru Har Rai Shows Us How God Provides
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11:53One day a Sikh who was a family man came to see Guru Har Rai Ji, the seventh Guru. This man worked hard to take care of his family but when he came to see the Guru he was very troubled. He told the Guru that for many years he had wanted to leave everything and come stay in the Guru's service. He said, " I want only to serve you and earn salvation i…
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What we often perceive to be the truth is tainted with the lens of ignorance (Maya). The illusion of Maya keeps us from experiencing or knowing that there is only the One. When we start to serve, seeing everything to be a play of that One, the honour we receive is the very embrace of the One. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AwFC4OwpOR4 Listen on…
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