The Sikh Cast
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- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 319
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Without Nam Life is Pointless | Sabad of the Week
The Sabad commences with a vivid image—the touch of the Guru's hand on the devotee's forehead, a profound moment when the jewel-like Nam of the All-Pervasive comes to reside in the heart. This transf…
My Sovereign is New Every Day, Ever and Ever the Giver | Sabad of the Week
My being trembles; whom shall I call?
Serve the Remover of sufferings, forever and ever the Giver. 1.
My Sovereign is new every day,
Ever and ever the Giver. 1. Reflect.
Every day, serve the Sovereign,
In…
For, if I Break With You, With Whom Would I Join? | Sabad of the Week
In the melodic embrace of Rag Sorath, Bhagat Ravidas ji's Sabad paints a canvas of profound devotion and love, using the simplicity and sweetness of the rag to convey the depth of spiritual connectio…
Charmer-Divine Permeates all Beings, in Water and on Land | Sabad of the Week
All vegetation contains fire, all milk contains clarified butter. In high and low the Light abides, in every being’s heart is Master-Illusionist. 1. O! True Congregation, in each and every heart ab…
Day and Night I Ask for Nam Within | Sabad of the Week
This Sabad by Guru Ramdas Sahib within Rag Sorath encompasses a tapestry of emotions: seriousness, love, separation, longing, and detachment. Traditionally performed, it encapsulates a spectrum of hu…
Articulate the Way, and I Shall Follow
In which lane can I find my Beautiful?
O! All-Pervasive’s Truth-Exemplar,
articulate the Way, and I shall follow.1. Reflect.
Heart found the Beloved’s words sweet,
and the walk began to feel great.
Even …
I Have No Worthy Flower for the Incomparable | Sabad of the Week
Suckling calf contaminated the milk,
Bees spoiled the flower. Fish the water. 1.
O Mother! What do I offer the Earth-Force in worship?
I have no worthy flower for the Incomparable. 1. Reflect.
Snakes ens…
Guru Hasn’t Held It Back From the Mind | Sabad of the Week
Listen as we explore the Sabad (Shabad) of Guru Arjan Sahib in Rag (raag) Asa from the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of the Sikhs. Sabad is the bond between the Guru and the Sikh.
Read the…
O! People, if I Meet a Trader of the Charmer-Divine | Sabad of the Week
Slowly and Gently Rains the Immortal Stream | Sabad of the Week
Everything is within the home; nothing is outside, One searching outside is deluded by doubt, Through Guru’s Grace, the one who has realized the Divine within, is joyous inwardly and outwardly, O! Br…
My Mind Pines for Guru’s Vision | Sabad of the Week
My Sovereign is Dyed in Color-Love | Sabad of the Week
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…
"Emperor-Prophet" - The Real Guru Gobind Singh Ji with Harinder Singh
You & I, I & You; What’s the Difference? | Sabad of the Week
This composition by Bhagat Ravidas is in Rag Siri, an ancient musical mode sung at dusk. Its mood is majestic, reflective, and meditative.
The reflection: When a relationship becomes one’s essence…
Inderpreet Singh talks about growing up in Japan, current state of camps and Sidak
Gurdit Singh shares his insights on Pakistan, Raagas, Baba Farid, Sufism, Translations and much more
Harinder Singh talks about Valentines Day, Love in Sikhi, Martyrdom, Lovers of Punjab and more
Gurdit Singh shares his story and journey of being a turbaned Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Dept. of State
Gurdit Singh (@gurdit) is a career Foreign Service Officer at the United States Department of State. He recently served as the Assistant Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Hydera…
The 1st Female Turbaned Sikh Pilot in the World: Conversation with Arpinder Kaur
Today I spoke with the 1st female turbaned Sikh pilot in the world. I do not know of any before her so if I am wrong, please let me know. Her name is Arpinder Kaur and I think all the women listen…