The Sikh Cast Sikh Research Institute

Harinder Singh, Senior Fellow in Research and Policy at the Sikh Research Institute, speaks with Sukhman Singh, Co-Founder and Director of Ensaaf, delving into the occurrence, extent, and aftermath of the Sikh Genocide.

Their dialogue seeks to illuminate the organized violence orchestrated by the Indian State against the Sikh community, resulting in numerous disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Ensaaf, a human rights organization, has meticulously documented close to 20,000 such instances, underscoring the widespread scale of the atrocities perpetrated.



Featuring:

Harinder Singh (https://sikhri.org/people/harinder-singh)

Sukhman Singh



Watch the discussion at: https://youtu.be/KjLZpLh3qGg



#SikhHistory #Sikhism #SikhCommunity #Sikh


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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. Immerse yourself in the vivid imagery and contemplative verses inspired by the timeless wisdom of Guru Nanak Sahib.

Join Inni Kaur on a poetic odyssey where each stanza echoes the eternal truth, guiding the spirit towards transcendence amidst the blossoming petals of spring and the transformative power of initiation.



Featuring: Inni Kaur (https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur)


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Alahani is a mournful or sorrowful Panjabi folk song. When a person dies, friends and relatives usually visit the deceased’s family to share their sorrow and memories of their loved one’s life and deeds. Expressing such feelings creates the core of the folk poetic form Alahani.

The Alahania composition revealed by Guru Nanak Sahib redirects and transforms the sorrow and grief of death and separation from loved ones into a serene state, urging the being to embrace the will of IkOankar (the Divine). By illustrating the insignificance and impermanence of the material world, this composition inspires the mind towards a perpetual connection with the eternal companion, IkOankar.



Explore Alahani (Mahala 1): https://bit.ly/tggsp-alahani


Featuring: Jasleen Kaur - ⁠⁠https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur


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Join Santbir Singh and Sean Holden as they delve deeper into the captivating saga of Rani Jind Kaur in the concluding episode of this podcast series. In this installment, the nefarious machinations of the British against Rani Jind Kaur are starkly exposed. Exiled and subjected to a reduction in her rightful share from the Panjab treasury, Rani Jind Kaur pens a poignant letter to the British representative, Henry  Montgomery Lawrence. In her message, she laments the betrayal of trust, accusing them of unjustly stripping her of her possessions and separating her from her son. With heartfelt anguish, she implores for justice, invoking the sanctity of motherhood and appealing to the conscience of those who have perpetrated such cruelty upon her. 

Don't miss this riveting conclusion as Rani Jind Kaur's resilience and defiance against colonial oppression shine through in her unwavering struggle for justice.

Listen to the second and final part of the podcast series: https://bit.ly/RaniJindKaur


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Tune in to Santbir Singh and Sean Holden as they delve into the captivating tale of Rani Jind Kaur, the last queen of Panjab, in the inaugural episode of this podcast series. But why is it crucial for us to unravel her narrative?

Understanding this epoch of Sikh history holds paramount significance, marking the advent of colonialism and its enduring impact on Sikh heritage. Rani Jind Kaur emerges as a pivotal figure within this historical milieu, embodying the complexities of Panjab's colonial encounter. Initially, she stood as a formidable adversary to the British, only to later find herself ensnared as their captive. Notably, Rani Jind Kaur occupies a unique space in Sikh history as one of the few prominent female figures whose stories have endured the passage of time. Often overshadowed by their male counterparts in historical narratives, the accounts of remarkable Sikh women like her have unfortunately been neglected. Despite the challenges, Rani Jind Kaur epitomizes resilience amidst the intricate web of political intrigues, steadfastly striving to preserve the sovereignty of the Sikh Kingdom.

Let's embark on a journey to unravel the enigma of Rani Jind Kaur, born in 1817 in Gujranwala, where the veil of her early life remains mysterious.

bit.ly/RaniJindKaur



Featuring:

Santbir Singh - https://sikhri.org/people/santbir-singh

Sean Holden


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Introducing Paigham-i-Goya: Expression of Love, new translations of a selection of ghazals from Bhai Nand Lal “Goya.” Today’s podcast begins with a recitation of Bhai Nand Lal’s ghazal in Persian, followed by a new English transcreation, the result of a unique collaboration between Dr. Fatima Fayyaz and Dr. Nadhra Khan of Lahore University of Management Sciences, Damanpreet Singh, writer, and graduate student, and Inni Kaur of SikhRI, followed by a discussion between Daman and Inni about the beauty of the ghazal and the transcreation process.

Follow Damanpreet and Inni as they discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of Bhai Nand Lal. The unique and symbolic meanings that these ghazals reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get a glimpse into the court of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.



Author: Bhai Nand Lal “Goya” 

Collection: Divan-i-Goya 

Transcreators: Fatima Fayyaz, Inni Kaur, Nadhra Khan, and Damanpreet Singh 

Persian Narrator: Gholamhossein Sajadi 

English Narrator: Ryan Gillis



Persian

درونِ‌ مردمکِ دیده دلربا دیدمبه هر طرف که نظر کردم آشنا دیدم

به گردِ کعبه و بتخانه هر دو گردیدم دگر نیافتم آنجا همین ترا دیدم 

به هر کجا که نظر کردم از روی تحقیق!ولی بخانه دل خانه خدا دیدم 

گدایی درِ کوی تو به ز سلطانی ستخلافتِ‌ دو جهان ترکِ مدعا دیدم 

مرا ز روزِ ازل آمد این ندا گویاکه انتهایِ جهان را در ابتدا دیدم

English Translation

I saw the Beloved within the pupil of my eye. Everywhere I looked, I saw the Beloved. 

I circumambulated both the K’abah and the temple. I found no one there and only saw You. 

I looked everywhere to seek the truth. But saw God’s home within the home of my heart. 

To be a beggar at Your threshold is worthier than any kingship. I realized that authority over the two worlds comes when desires are relinquished.

Goya, I’ve heard this calling ever since eternity.That the summit of the world in the Origin. 

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Featuring: ⁠Damanpreet Singh⁠, ⁠Inni Kaur⁠

#BhaiNandLal #Ghazal #Persian #Ghazal #Sikhism #GuruGobindSingh


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