Episodes
Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language, and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar.  In the first podcast, the translation and definition of the word "IK" is given as well as an explanation of the title of this composition. 
Published 07/01/19
Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar.  In this second podcast the translation and definition of the word "Oankaar" is given.
Published 07/01/19
Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar.  In this third podcast the translation and definition of the word "Satnam" is given.  It covers concepts and gives examples from the following areas:   - Moses enlightenment with the burning bush  - Hidden meaning of Jaap Sahib  - Spiritual definition of Gurmat and Manmat  - Naam Simran and Mantar Jaap  - Secret of the "Kirtan...
Published 07/01/19
Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar.  In this podcast the translation and definition of the phrase "Karta Purakh" is given.  It covers the following concepts:   - Occurrence of Karta Purukh in ancient historical scriptures  - Suffering caused by duality  - Blame & victimisation  - Forgiving yourself  - Overcoming regret & Self blame
Published 07/01/19
Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar.  In this podcast the translation and definition of the phrase "Nir Bhau" is given.  It covers the following concepts:   - What is fear  - The function of fear in our lives  - Fearlessness: Dealing with fear and being fearless  - God vs Satan  - Present moment awareness  - Fear of death  - Preparation for death  - What is fear of...
Published 07/01/19
Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar.  In this podcast the translation and definition of the phrase "Nir Vair" is given.  It covers the following concepts:   - Hatred is suffering  - Dealing with conflict  - Letting go of the 'victim' mindset   - Forgiveness and emotional pain  - What is true Jihad  - Definition of Khalsa  - Anger and revenge
Published 07/01/19
Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar.  In this podcast the translation and definition of the phrase "Akaal Moorat" is given.  It covers the following concepts:   - Immortality  - Connecting with your undying true self  - The nature of time  - Jeevan Mukthi  - How to transcend your temporary identity   - Meditating on the edge of death  - The trap of the Religious...
Published 07/01/19
Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar.  In this podcast the translation and definition of the phrase "Ajooni" and "Saibhang" is given.  It covers the following concepts:  - The illusion of your own birth  - Your true origin  - The universal message of Dharam  - Why Dharam is important, why not just be a good person?  - The significance of practice (Rehat Maryada)
Published 07/01/19
Bhai Satpal Singh explains Guru Nank Dev Ji's Mool Mantar in detail, looking at the origin, language and spiritual meaning of each word of this Mantar.  In this podcast the translation and definition of the phrase "Gur Prasad" is given.  It covers the following concepts:   - What is Guru  - Does Guru have many forms  - Why is Guru so important in Sikh spirituality
Published 07/01/19
The first podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.   This talk covers:  Jap Aad Sach  Jugaad Sach   Hai Bhi Sach  Nanak Hosee Bhi Sach
Published 07/01/19
The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.   This talk covers:  - Flaws in common spiritual practices  - Fasting, Silence, Pilgrimages, The words in this verse are:  sochai soch na hova-ee jay sochee lakh vaar.  chupai chup na hova-ee jay laa-ay rahaa liv taar.  bhukhi-aa bhukh na utree jay bannaa puree-aa bhaar.  sahas si-aanpaa lakh hohi ta ik na chalai naal.  kiv...
Published 07/01/19
The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  This talk covers:  - Destiny (Hukam)  - Free will  - Expectation - (minus) reality = Sadness (Dukh) or  Happiness (Sukh)   The words in this verse are:  hukmee hovan aakaar hukam na kahi-aa jaa-ee.  hukmee hovan jee-a hukam milai vadi-aa-ee.  hukmee utam neech hukam likh dukh sukh paa-ee-ah.  iknaa hukmee bakhsees ik hukmee sadaa...
Published 07/01/19
The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.   This talk covers:  - Singing meditation  - Using song to loose the ego    The words in this verse are:  gaavai ko taan hovai kisai taan.  gaavai ko daat jaanai neesaan.  gaavai ko gun vadi-aa-ee-aa chaar.  gaavai ko vidi-aa vikham veechaar.  gaavai ko saaj karay tan khayh.  gaavai ko jee-a lai fir dayh.  gaavai ko jaapai disai...
Published 07/01/19
The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK. This talk covers:  - Practicing universal true love  - What is Amrit Vela and why we need early morning meditation  - Mukti (Moksha) liberation & enlightenment   The words in this verse are:  saachaa saahib saach naa-ay bhaakhi-aa bhaa-o apaar.  aakhahi mangahi dahi dahi daat karay daataar.  fayr ke agai rakhee-ai jit disai...
Published 07/01/19
The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK. This talk covers:  - The Divine (God) is within you  - What is Seva  - Singing meditation  - What does the Guru teach us?  - Demi-Gods in Hindu Mythology (Devi's and Devtas).   The words in this verse are:   thaapi-aa na jaa-ay keetaa na ho-ay.  aapay aap niranjan so-ay.  jin sayvi-aa tin paa-i-aa maan.  naanak gaavee-ai gunee...
Published 07/01/19
The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.  This talk covers:  - Internal pilgrimage  - Gurmat vs Manmat  - Gurmukh vs Manmukh  - Who is a Sikh  - What does the Guru teach us?   The words in this verse are:  tirath naavaa jay tis bhaavaa vin bhaanay ke naa-ay karee.  jaytee sirath upaa-ee vaykhaa vin karmaa ke milai la-ee.  mat vich ratan javaahar maanik jay ik gur kee...
Published 07/01/19
The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK. This talk covers:  - Four Yugs in Hindu Mythology  - Sat yug  - Treta yug  - Dvapar yug  - Kal yug  - What is Kaljug?  - How can we escape Kaljug   The words in this verse are:  jay jug chaaray aarjaa hor dasoonee ho-ay.  navaa khanda vich jaanee-ai naal chalai sabh ko-ay.  changa naa-o rakhaa-ay kai jas keerat jag lay-ay.  jay...
Published 07/01/19
The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK.   This talk covers:  - Fame & fortune (money wealth celebrity)  - Virtues encouraged by society like reputation  - Divine grace   The words in this verse are:  jay jug chaaray aarjaa hor dasoonee ho-ay.  navaa khanda vich jaanee-ai naal chalai sabh ko-ay.  changa naa-o rakhaa-ay kai jas keerat jag lay-ay.  jay tis nadar na...
Published 07/01/19
The next podcast in a series of lectures covering the entire explanation of Jap ji Sahib by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Taught at weekly classes at Slough, UK. This talk covers:  - Sound meditation  - Listening meditation  - The different forms of listening  - Difference between Haumai (Identity) and Hunkar (Pride)   The words in this verse are:  suni-ai sidh peer sur naath.  suni-ai dharat dhaval aakaas.  suni-ai deep lo-a paataal.  suni-ai pohi na sakai kaal.  naanak bhagtaa sadaa...
Published 07/01/19