In this episode, we explore the profound concept of Hukam in Sikhi, arguing that this foundational principle is best understood as "reality" itself. Moving beyond common translations like "divine will" or "cosmic order," this discussion examines how Hukam represents the totality of existence as it is—encompassing both the seen and unseen, the material and spiritual dimensions of life.
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੧੭੩੭-੧੯੮੪ (The Killing Fields Of Punjab) (Punjabi)
An analysis of the ongoing Sikh genocide that commenced in 1737 and peaked in 1984. This is done against the backdrop of Jathedar Gurjant Singh Budhsingh wale's (third commander-in-chief of Khalistan Liberation Force) life and eventual martyrdom on 29th July 1992.
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Naam (The Khalsa's Strength) (English)
What is Naam? Sikh spirituality revolves around Naam, so what is Naam? How does one practice Naam? And how does one explain the seeming disconnect between Sikh spiritual practice and Sikh militarism? Does the Khalsa have an exception from Naam? Listen to find out.
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ਕਰਦ ਦਾ ਨਜ਼ਾਰਾ (The Martyrdom Of Bhai Mani Singh Ji Shahid) (Punjabi)
Bhai Mani Singh Ji Shahid (c.?-c.1737) was an eminent 18th century Sikh commander and theologian who captained the Khalsa through the dark days of the post-Banda Singh era genocides. A sagacious diplomat and preacher, he converted thousands to the Sikh fold before being executed by Lahore's Muslim-Hindu combine.This episodes draws upon the detailed works of Bhai Ratan Singh Bhangu in his Sri Gur Panth Prakash (mid-19th century) and Giani Gian Singh in his Shamsher Khalsa (early 20th century) that themselves reiterate primary eyewitness accounts to derive lessons from last days of Bhai Mani Singh the martyr.
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ਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ (The Hukamnamahs Of Sikh Guru Sahibaan (With Dr. Balwant Singh Dhillon)) (Punjabi)
Veteran historian Dr. Balwant Singh Dhillon returns to the Sikh Renaissance to discuss his latest book on the Hukamnamahs (edicts) of the Sikh Gurus.After almost a near-century, Dr. Dhillon is the first historian to review the extant Hukamnamah manuscripts and recompile them. In this episode he discusses his various findings, what these manuscripts reveal, and the multiple fabrications he identified on his scholarly journey.More importantly, these Hukamnamahs counter the myth of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, being a pacifist ascetic meditating his life away until called for Guruship. Contrastingly, they reveal an intelligent statesman and an astute Gurmukh engaged in both political maneuvering and converting the masses to Sikhi.Listen to find out more!
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