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The Sikh Cast

Sikh Research Institute

Hosted by the Sikh Research Institute, we feature members of the Sikh community to talk about issues relevant to Sikhs around the world. For articles, blogs and videos find SikhRI on Youtube and Facebook, or head over to sikhri.org.

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01:29:20

Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom | In...

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/04/24

Join Harinder Singh for a thoughtful and reflective conversation exploring Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom. Moderated by Dr. Sukhbir Kaur Nijher, this episode delves into the life, vision, and enduring wisdom of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, offering insights through the lens of this powerful publication.Featuring: Harinder Singh (⁠https://sikhri.org/people/harinder-singh⁠)Dr. Sukhbir Kaur Nijher

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00:07:32

Vaisakhi: What Does It Mean to Truly Receive?

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/04/15

Inni Kaur is the Creative Director at the Sikh Research Institute, where she leads content, branding, and communications. A longtime contributor since 2009, she is also an author, poet, and artist whose work brings Sikh teachings into meaningful, accessible dialogue, rooted in reflection, creativity, and lived experience across diverse communities.Vaisakhi invites us to reflect on what was given in 1699 and what it means today. When Guru Gobind Singh Sahib called, only five stepped forward,

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00:58:21

Sirdar Kapur Singh's Idea of the Sikh Homeland

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/04/14

Sirdar Kapur Singh, one of the leading Sikh thinkers of the twentieth century, developed one of the clearest arguments for a Sikh homeland within postcolonial India. Across speeches, interviews, and essays, he argued that such a homeland was inalienable from the Sikhs, historically inevitable, and politically necessary. His theory emerged from the violence and dislocations of the 1947 Partition and its long aftermath and was rooted in a deep understanding of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib’s vision of the

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00:10:03

Explore Sabads by Guru Arjan Sahib under the titles...

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/04/11

Explore Anjuli: ⁠https://gurugranthsahib.io/bani/ANJLExplore Anjulia: ⁠⁠⁠https://gurugranthsahib.io/bani/ANJThe word ‘anjuli’ refers to the gesture of cupping or folding the hands. It can signify prayer, supplication, seeking blessings, acceptance of the Divine will, or a gesture of salutation. In the Hindu tradition, a palmful of water offered to ancestors or deities is also called anjuli. The word ‘anjulia’ is the plural form of ‘anjuli.’Featuring: Sukhmann Kaur

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01:04:56

Sovereignty in Motion: Sikh Governance Models

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/04/11

In this episode of the Sikh Cast, join Researchers Santbir Singh and Damanpreet Singh as they reflect on Vaisakhi and the principle of sovereignty. The two discuss Santbir Singh’s article, titled: Sovereignty in Motion: Sikh Governance Models. Listen in as they explore Sikh sovereignty as it manifests in four political forms across the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, and reflect on the way these examples and serve as multiple precedents for how the Panth has coordinated authority,

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00:46:38

The Sidak Impact: Jasleen Kaur & Ikroop Singh

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/03/30

Sidak alum Ikroop Singh chats with Sidak Facilitator, Jasleen Kaur and reflects on his past Sidak experience—from moving through initial discomfort to having deep conversations, forming meaningful bonds, and becoming more compassionate.Sidak seeks to provide young Sikh adults with a gift of Gurmat-centered leadership learning experience to secure—and transform—the Sikh future.Learn more about Sidak: ⁠https://social.sikhri.org/tsi-sidak⁠Featuring:Jasleen Kaur

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00:06:58

Explore Birhare | The Guru Granth Sahib Project

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/03/05

Explore Birhare: https://bit.ly/birhare-podcastThe word ‘birhare’ comes from ‘birha,’ meaning separation, or the pain of separation. ‘Birhare,’ meaning ‘songs of separation,’ is a poetic form that gives voice to this pain of separation. These three Sabads powerfully convey the experience of separation and express a yearning for union with IkOankar (the Divine).Featuring: Sukhmann Kaur

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01:15:54

Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom | In...

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/02/20

Recorded in Chandigarh, the dialogue, featuring Harinder Singh — author, educator, and co-founder of SikhRI — and Journalist & Author Roopinder Singh, invites viewers to engage deeply with the life, vision, and the eternal wisdom of the Tenth Sovereign. Through history, poetry, Gurmat-centered reflection, and lived experience, the conversation explores Guru Gobind Singh Sahib not only as a historical figure but as a timeless embodiment of divine wisdom on sovereignty, freedom, love, justice, and

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00:12:06

The Only Ask: A Journey Through Nam

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/02/12

A meditative journey into the meaning of Nam, drawn from Guru Arjan Sahib’s Hukam, the sakhi of Murari, and inherited wisdom. Inni Kaur reflects on longing, purification, and the timeless prayer: “Grant me the gift of Nam.”Read moreFeaturing: Inni Kaur (https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur)

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00:05:00

Explore Babarvani | The Guru Granth Sahib Project

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/02/12

Explore Babarvani: https://bit.ly/babarvani-xGuru Nanak Sahib (1469-1539 CE) witnessed the destruction caused by Babur with his own eyes and vividly depicted the scenes of destruction in his Bani. These revolutionary Sabads revealed by the Guru that depict pain and empathy are known as ‘Babarvani’ in Sikh tradition.

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00:05:51

Explore Mundavani | The Guru Granth Sahib Project

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/02/07

Explore Mundavani: Within the Guru Granth Sahib, the term 'mudavani' or 'mundavani' appears in two saloks: one by Guru Amardas Sahib and one by Guru Arjan Sahib. Collectively, these saloks serve as a key to understanding the core message of the Guru Granth Sahib.Featuring: Sukhmann Kaur (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sikhri.org/people/sukhmann-kaur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)#GuruGranthSahib #Sikhi #Sikhism #Wisdom #Waheguru ##GuruGranthSahibJi

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01:54:22

Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom | Book...

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/02/07

A reflective book conversation on Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom, marking 350 years of Gurgaddi.In dialogue with author Harinder Singh and Amandeep Singh Sandhu, this session explores oneness (Ik), unity of the Ten Gurus, justice, freedom, and Guru Sahib’s relevance today.An invitation to reflect, reconnect, and listen deeply.Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/M5bAKN1PPaw

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01:33:04

Sikhi & Death: A Gurmat-Based Understanding

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/01/24

In this podcast, we are invited to pause and reflect: What does Sikhi actually say about death? How are we meant to face it, understand it, and live in its awareness? Drawing on translations, commentaries, and insights from The Guru Granth Sahib Project, as well as Sikh history and tradition, listen as we explore how Gurmat offers a distinct perspective—one that transforms not only our understanding of death, but also our relationship with life itself.Featuring: Jasleen Kaur

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00:07:24

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji (Salok 93-130) | The...

The Sikh Cast ·

2026/01/09

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ssfj-p⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In saloks ninety-three through one hundred thirty, Sheikh Farid Ji reminds us that the entire world remains under the sway of death. Even the most well-nourished bodies cannot escape it; when old age arrives, even the once strong become weak. Despite this, people remain self-absorbed, accumulating possessions and seeking comfort in them. Sheikh Farid Ji reminds us that living simply in remembrance of IkOankar, the Divine, is more

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00:07:31

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji (Salok 66-92) | The...

The Sikh Cast ·

2025/12/11

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ssfj-p⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In saloks sixty-six through ninety-two, Sheikh Farid Ji reminds us that with each day comes someone’s time to depart this world. All those here are like guests; yet they spend their lives oblivious, forgetting to prepare for the journey ahead.Featuring: Jasleen Kaur (⁠⁠⁠https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)#GuruGranthSahib #Sikhi #Sikhism #Wisdom #Waheguru #TGGSPNewRelease25 #GuruGranthSahibJi

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00:13:24

The Wind Carries The Guru’s Presence: A Journey Inward

The Sikh Cast ·

2025/12/05

Inni Kaur reflects on how wind, rivers, and skies reveal Guru Nanak Sahib’s Presence. Through poetic narration, this inward journey explores Hukam, grace, and the jewel of Nam, guiding us closer to Divine love.https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur

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00:07:25

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji (Salok 37-65) | The...

The Sikh Cast ·

2025/10/23

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ssfj-p⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In saloks thirty-seven through sixty-five, Sheikh Farid Ji describes the typical human life, where beings are drawn to glittery yet ultimately harmful transient things and relationships, spending their entire lives in pursuit of them.Featuring: Jasleen Kaur (⁠⁠https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)#GuruGranthSahib #Sikhi #Sikhism #Wisdom #Waheguru #TGGSPNewRelease25 #GuruGranthSahibJi

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00:08:15

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji (Salok 16-36) | The...

The Sikh Cast ·

2025/10/03

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji: ⁠https://bit.ly/ssfj-p⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In saloks sixteen to thirty-six, Sheikh Farid Ji reminds us that humility is a noble virtue essential for life. A seeker in love with IkOankar (the Divine) perceives the Divine in all and remains ever humble. Even in the face of trials and hardships, they remain oriented toward the Divine, for their love is selfless.Featuring: Jasleen Kaur (⁠https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur⁠⁠⁠⁠)#GuruGranthSahib #Sikhi #Sikhism #Wisdom #Waheguru

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01:07:39

Witness to Truth & Martyrdom: Commemorating the 30th...

The Sikh Cast ·

2025/09/20

Thirty years ago, famed human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra was abducted, tortured, and murdered by the Punjab Police, killed for his work exposing the Police’s crimes of extrajudicial killings and illegal cremations. Three decades after his death, what can we learn from his example? Join Harinder Singh and Jasleen Kaur as they reflect on the life and legacy of Jaswant Singh Khalra, popular narratives around him, and the lesser-known facts about his work. Watch:

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00:08:23

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji (Saloks 1-15) | The...

The Sikh Cast ·

2025/09/04

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji: https://bit.ly/ssfj-p⁠⁠The first fifteen saloks by Sheikh Farid Ji convey that the span of every being’s life is predetermined and finite. The being has come into this world to engage in devotion of IkOankar (the Divine) and to live a life of humility and non-attachment. Yet, burdened by the attachment to transient things and relationships, they wander, unaware of their true purpose. Worldly desire leads them astray.Featuring: Jasleen Kaur

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