Best Sikh Renaissance Podcasts (2025)

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ਗੰਗੂ ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣ ਦੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ (The Untold Story Of Gangu Brahmin) (Punjabi) 28:35

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9d ago28:35

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In this episode, we uncover the story of Gangu Brahmin, who initially adopted Sikhi not out of faith but to exploit Sikhs for personal gain. When Guru Gobind Singh Ji saw through his deceit, Gangu regressed back into the Hindu faith, enraged by his exposure. Humiliated, he later struck back in an act of vengeance against the Guru’s family, driven b…

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ਬੰਦਾ ਸਿੰਘ (Debunking False Hindu Myths About Banda Singh Bahadur) (English) 49:02

19d ago49:02

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Banda Singh Bahadur is one of the most misunderstood figures in Sikh history. This redux episode brings together all the valid insights from our previous Punjabi discussions and presents them in a clear, accessible English format. We cut through the confusion and examine the historical evidence that proves he was not Hindu, despite the modern myths…

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੧੬੭੫ (Beyond The 'Guru Tegh Bahadur' Only Died For Hindus Myth) (Punjabi) 59:06

29d ago59:06

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Did Guru Tegh Bahadur really die “for Hindus”? In this explosive episode, we challenge one of the most repeated modern claims about Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Shaheedi. Drawing from Sikh texts, history, and Panthic tradition, we explore who he actually defended, what he stood for, and why reducing his martyrdom to a single community oversimplifies a far d…

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Macauliffe vs. Puneet Sahani (Debunking The Sanataani Lies) (English) 43:29

1M ago43:29

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In this episode, we set the record straight on Max Arthur Macauliffe — one of the most important Western scholars of Sikh history — and address the misinformation spread by Puneet Sahani and his circle. We explore who Macauliffe really was, his deep respect for the Sikh Gurus, and why his translations and historical works remain foundational for Si…

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ਇਕ ਨਾਮਧਾਰੀ ਖਾੜਕੂ (The Untold Story Of Kanwaljit Singh 'Vaheguru') (Punjabi) 45:36

1M ago45:36

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This episode explores the remarkable life of Jathedar Kanwaljit Singh Vaheguru of the Khalistan Liberation Organization. The story traces his unusual journey from growing up within a cult environment to his eventual conversion to Sikhi, a transformation that profoundly shaped his identity and purpose. The episode examines the questions and struggle…

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੧੭੫੭ (The Last Roar Of Dip Singh Shahid) (Punjabi) 48:23

2M ago48:23

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In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Sikh supremacist Baba Dip Singh Shahid (1682-1757), one of Sikhi's most revered warrior-saints. Born during a period of intense persecution, Baba Dip Singh was among the first Sikhs initiated into the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1698. A devoted member of the Khalsa, he dedicated years to hand…

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ਬਾਜਨਾਮਾ (The Life Of A Khalsa Youth) (Punjabi) 43:11

2M ago43:11

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Discover the legend of Bhai Baj Singh-a formidable Sikh supremacist. He was a fearless Sikh warrior who fought alongside Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. This episode explores what made Bhai Baj Singh an unapologetic and formidable fighter who never compromised on his principles. Learn about his unwavering commitment to Sikh identity and sovereignty, his …

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੧੭੨੪ (How The Khalsa Avenged Banda Singh) (Punjabi) 35:50

2M ago35:50

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In this episode we explore the aftermath of Banda Singh Bahadur's martyrdom and the Khalsa's response in 1724. Discover how non-Punjabi Sikhs traveled to Punjab to stand alongside their Punjabi Sikh brothers in a powerful show of unity. We debunk the Mughal propaganda that falsely labeled Banda Singh as a traitor and examine how Muslims and the San…

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੧੭੮੩- The Vengeance Of The Dal Khalsa (English) 46:01

2M ago46:01

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The Dal Khalsa's 1783 raids during the Chalisa famine remain controversial, but were they justified by 18th-century Gurmat? This episode argues that the Dal Khalsa understood Sikh principles like Miri-Piri and Raj Karega Khalsa as mandates for state-building and territorial expansion—not the sanitized interpretations popular today. We explore how t…

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ਪੰਜਾਬੀਅਤ (Punjab's Political Fiction) (Punjabi) 1:02:49

3M ago1:02:49

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#Punjabiyat #SikhHistory #PunjabiPodcast In this episode, we critically explore the idea of Punjabiyat and question whether it ever truly existed as a historical reality. While often celebrated today as a cultural identity, history shows a different picture. We discuss how Sikh revolutions were never Punjab-centric, how Punjab was historically infa…

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Muhammad & Aisha (With Debunking_Izlam) (English) 58:46

4M ago58:46

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We are joined by eminent guest Debunking_Izlam to explore how the Prophet Muhammad enshrined pedophilia (sexual abuse of minors) in the Koran and made it a mainstay of Islamic spiritual practice. This episode also refutes the ludicrous lies of Muslim fanatics that the Sikh Gurus themselves were pedophiles when in reality they were betrothed to spou…

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ਦੇਗ ਤੇਗ਼ ਫ਼ਤਿਹ (Liberating Punjab From Slavery) (Punjabi) 40:49

4M ago40:49

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This episode delves into the historical and cultural significance of Punjab and Sikhism, exploring the identity of Sikhs as the true heirs of Punjab. It discusses the cultural dynamics between Sikhism and Punjabi culture, the historical struggles faced by Sikhs, and the importance of leadership in Sikh history. The conversation emphasizes the conce…

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ਲਹਿਰ (The Militant Punjabi Youth) (Punjabi) 42:15

4M ago42:15

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As Punjab battles against manmade floods and political calamities, its youth remain disconsolate and shattered. This episode is especially for them. They are the descendants of valorous warriors who organized themselves into bands of five to see off the enemy-whether natural or otherwise. Can it be done again? Yes it can. And in this episode we pro…

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Khalis (The Guru Panth Khalsa) (English) 58:45

4M ago58:45

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Discover the revolutionary transformation that created the ultimate Sikh identity. Explore how from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh, the Gurus elevated the Khalsa beyond a simple religious order into the very embodiment of the Guru itself - the Guru Panth Khalsa. Uncover why the Singh-Khalsa identity became the supreme spiritual and political force…

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ਚੇਤਾਵਨੀ (Punjab's Last Warning) (Punjabi) 40:51

4M ago40:51

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Dive deep into one of history's most prescient warnings as we explore the fascinating world of Sikh Misls and the remarkable foresight of Jassa Singh Ramgarhia. This episode uncovers how the legendary Sikh leader predicted the British conquest of Punjab decades before it happened. What You'll Discover: The rise and power of the Sikh Misl confederac…

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Hukam (The Great Battle) (English) 57:45

5M ago57:45

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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 mater…

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੧੭੩੭-੧੯੮੪ (The Killing Fields Of Punjab) (Punjabi) 58:16

5M ago58:16

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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) 1:02:38

5M ago1:02:38

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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) 43:57

6M ago43:57

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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 detaile…

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ਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ (The Hukamnamahs Of Sikh Guru Sahibaan (With Dr. Balwant Singh Dhillon)) (Punjabi) 1:30:30

6M ago1:30:30

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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 manuscript…

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The Sword Of Nanak (English) 39:39

6M ago39:39

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Self-professed Sikh rationalists and western academia have created a myth that the Sikhi of Guru Nanak is inherently different to the Sikhi of his successors, especially Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the Khalsa. In this episode, we refute their argument using Guru Nanak's own words from the Guru Granth Sahib itself. Listen to find out more!…

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ਸੂਰਬੀਰ (Sirdar Jassa Singh Ramgarhia With S. Gurdev Singh Rooprai) (Punjabi) 1:14:58

7M ago1:14:58

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Sirdar Jassa Singh Ramgarhia (1723-1803) was the founder and most prominent leader of the legendary Ramgarhia Misl, one of the 11 Sikh confederacies that comprised the theocratic Dal Khalsa government. Famed for his realpolitik and strategic acumen, the Ramgarhia Sirdar was instrumental in leading the Panth through some of its darkest days during t…

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ਸ਼ਿਕਾਰ (How Sikhs Are Abetting Their Own Cultural Genocide. With Mangal Singh (ਮੰਗਲਸਿੰਘ)) (Punjabi) 1:08:17

7M ago1:08:17

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Forty-one years ago, the Indian army stormed the sacred Sri Darbar Sahib in Amritsar to suppress the Sikh civil rights movement. The Indian state, subsequently, incited a Sikh genocide thereafter to arrest the fallout from the storming. Fast forward four decades later and Sikhs themselves are abetting their own continuing genocide by intermixing mo…

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1984 (How An English Novelist Foresaw the Subjugation of the Sikhs) (English) 57:29

8M ago57:29

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First published on 8th June 1949, George Orwell's dystopian novel '1984' has ironic similarities with the state of the Sikhs today. In almost prophetic fashion, Orwell seems to have spelt out the subjugation and mental regression of the Sikhs to enslave them to the overarching agendas of Hindus and Muslims post-independence. This episode furnishes …

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ਮਨਘੜਤ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ (The Lies Of Dhillon & Dilgeer With Anmol Singh Rode) (English) 50:06

8M ago50:06

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A recent article by Karminder Dhillon PhD (Boston) castigating the Akal Takhat as a false Sikh institute, coupled with Harjinder Dilgeer's denial of his previous research on the authenticity of Akal Takhat, has incited much excitement among their age-group. What is problematic with their logic, however, is that it is rooted not in any incisive appl…

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ਤਿਸ ਦੇਹੀ ਕਉ ਪਾਲ (The Warrior Physicality Of Gurmat) (With Anonymous) (Punjabi) 1:41:33

9M ago1:41:33

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With Sikh boomers ensuring that chairs defy gravity over issues of Diwali and spirituality, while traditionalists wile their lives away in meditation chambers-the temporal aspect of Gurmat is fast eroding. In this episode we analyze Gurmat's emphasis on warrior physicality and what this means for Sikhs today.…

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Khalsa Raaj (Khalsa Raaj Vs. Khalistan With Pablo Singh) (English) 1:06:54

9M ago1:06:54

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In this English episode, we sit down with Pablo Singh of the USA and discuss the difference between the theocratic Khalsa Raaj envisioned by the Gurus and the modern nation-state model of Khalistan that seems to be nothing more than India 2.0 minus the Sikh genocide. Can Constitutions and democracy truly ensure the survival of the Sikhs? Listen to …

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ਸਿੱਖ ਮਰਦਾਨਗੀ (Sikh Patriarchy With Mangal Singh (ਮੰਗਲਸਿੰਘ)) (Punjabi) 1:09:59

10M ago1:09:59

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We are joined by Nihang Singh Mangal Singh who discusses the fall of Sikh-Khalsa masculinity in the 21st century from a Nihang perspective. In a blunt 1-hour discussion, he lays bare the controversies that plague the Panth and how to resolve them. *Disclaimer: views endorsed and voiced by our guests are not necessarily our own.…

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ਅੰਬੇਦਕਰ ਦਾ ਖ਼ੂੰਨੀ ਸਵਿੰਧਾਨ (The Myth Of Ambedkar's Potential Conversion To Sikhi) (English) 1:17:13

11M ago1:17:13

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An egregious myth-that Dalit leader B.R. Ambedkar was prevented from converting to Sikhi by casteist Sikh leaders-has resurfaced again after historian Tarlochan Singh's unverified claim that he has discovered correspondence from Gandhi dissuading Ambedkar from accepting Sikhi. In this episode, we not only surgically dissect this claim but also expo…

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ਮਲੇਰਕੋਟਲੇ ਦੀ ਅਸਲੀਅਤ (Exposing False Hukamnamahs & Myths) (Punjabi) 1:01:24

11M ago1:01:24

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Malerkotla-an alleged oasis of communal harmony in Indian Punjab. But the reality is different. Contradicting the alleged harmony, Malerkotla has played a pivotal role in the historic and current genocide of Sikhs. In this episode, we chart the anti-Sikh past of the locus and how the myth of peaceful co-existence was born.…

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ਰਾਖੇ ਦਰਬਾਰ ਦੇ (Exposing RSS Lies With Veer Jaskaran Singh (SGPC)) (Punjabi) 1:07:57

11M ago1:07:57

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We are joined by the SGPC's media-savvy social media expert Jaskaran Singh who exposes the RSS's myth of saving Darbar Sahib from Muslim marauders in 1947.

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ਸੱਚਾ ਧਰਮ-ਸਿੱਖੀ (Why A Muslim Renounced Islamic Falsity And Became Sikh) (Punjabi) 56:38

11M ago56:38

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After our recent episode on Islamic rape gangs operating in Britain, a Pakistani Muslim convert to Sikhi reached out to us to share his views. Under condition of strict anonymity, he divulges to us the tragic condition of Sikhs in Pakistan; Pakistani collaboration with Indian intelligence in dismantling the Khalistan movement and the stupidity of S…

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ਲਲਕਾਰ (Guramit Singh (UK) Speaks On Muslim Grooming Gangs) (English) 1:02:53

12M ago1:02:53

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Guramit Singh (UK) joins us on the Sikh Renaissance to discuss Islamic grooming gangs in the UK and the rise of political correctness impeding justice for the victims.

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ਸ਼ਹੀਦ (The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur) (Punjabi) 50:47

1y ago50:47

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A significant milestone in Sikh history, the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur (the ninth Sikh Nanak) is misrepresented by Sanataan chauvinists and Islamic radicals to denounce Sikhi. In this episode, we uncover the truth to see why the Guru really laid down his life. Related episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I3Q36xyRso&t=1s…

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ਖਾੜਕੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇ (Nanak's Militants) (Punjabi) 49:46

1y ago49:46

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As the persecution of Sikh reached genocidal proportions in mid-18th century Punjab, two daring young Singhs-Bhai Bota Singh and Garja Singh-died in a herculean last stand fighting against Islamic fanatics. What compelled them to make this daring final stand? What were their motivations? Listen to find out.…

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ਇਨ ਗਰੀਬ ਸਿੰਘਨ ਕੋ ਦਯੈ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹੀ (The Sri Gur Panth Prakash Of Ratan Singh Bhangu) (Punjabi) 1:00:50

1y ago1:00:50

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Reading history delivers insightful lessons. Our current crop of religious leadership is, however, maliciously invested in keeping Sikhs from reading their history by causing unnecessary controversy over it. One such text is the Sri Gur Panth Prakash of Ratan Singh Bhangu. Listen to this episode to see how Bhangu predicted the current fate of the S…

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ਵੰਗਾਰ (Singhgill (TikTok) Speaks) (Punjabi) 1:00:39

1y ago1:00:39

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With coordinated efforts by Muslim groups to deface and defame Sikh scriptures on social media, we sit down with the man exposing these actions to discuss several pressing issues: the grooming of Sikh girls, misconceptions about Sikh-Muslim unity, and the role of Pakistan in undermining the Khalistan movement. Join us as we explore these often-over…

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ਬਦਲਾ ਬੇਅਦਬੀ ਦਾ (The Khalsa's Vengeance At Jalandhar) (Punjabi) 1:15:21

1+ y ago1:15:21

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In the 18th century, the Sikh mystic and generalissimo Vadbhag Singh resided peacefully in Jalandhar before being maliciously attacked by Islamic zealots. His lands were ruined, and his religious sanctuaries desecrated, with Vadbhag Singh barely escaping with his life. However, Vadbhag Singh was not one to remain passive. He returned to Jalandhar w…

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ਕੰਗਨਾ ਨੂੰ ਦੂਜੀ ਚਪੇੜ (Kangana Ranaut, 'how the slap changed my life') (Punjabi) 50:52

1+ y ago50:52

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Kangana Ranaut, the CISF Constable's slap changed her life. It was a life-awakening moment for her. But now, with her film 'Emergency' Kangana is trying to reclaim her lost glory. While Sikhs are arguing for a total ban on the film, they are yet to discern that Kangana is a symptom. Her 'Emergency' is the latest in a string of media attacks on Sikh…

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ਕਬਜ਼ਾ (The Hijacking Of The Akal Takhat) (Punjabi) 1:20:04

1+ y ago1:20:04

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The Badal clan's recent drama at Akal Takhat Sahib is a long standing tradition for them. Do the deed and then apologize for round two. But is this how the Khalsa leadership has always functioned? In this episode, we chart the devolution of the Akal Takhat from its primacy during the Guru era to its regression in the post-Dal Khalsa Maharajah Ranji…

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ਮਰਦ ਅਗਮੜੇ ਦੇ ਵਾਰਿਸ (Manhood-Khalsa Edition) (Punjabi) 52:10

1+ y ago52:10

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Men are under pressure in today's world: to conform or die. It is only the exceptionally rare male who can withstand society's insidious pressures and remain true to his ideals. In this episode, we explore the life of the legendary 18th century Sikh martyr Bhai Sukha Singh Shahid and discuss how he can serve as a positive role model for Khalsa men …

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The Tragedy Of The Dal Khalsa (English) 42:55

1+ y ago42:55

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The Dal Khalsa was the pinnacle of Khalsa governance. Its sanguinary rise in 18th century Punjab and dominance of its foes paved the way for the eventual rise of Ranjit Singh's Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. But why did the Dal Khalsa fade away? Listen to find out more.

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Dasam Granth: Exposing Sanataan & Islam (English) 30:39

1+ y ago30:39

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In this episode, we trace the history of the Dasam Granth and its purpose among the broader Sikh literary heritage. We answer allegations levelled against the Charitropakhyan by non-Sikh detractors of the Panth seeking to convert non-Sikhs to the falsity of their faith. Knowledge is power, and it's high time we leverage it to defend our Sikhi and o…

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ਓਪਰੇਸ਼ਨ ਪੰਜਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ (The Forgotten Sikh Plan For Partition) (Punjabi) 1:24:02

1+ y ago1:24:02

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Operation Panja Sahib: Discover the untold story of the final effort for Sikh sovereignty in 1947. Led by Bhai Randhir Singh and the Nirban Khalsa Jatha, this daring plan aimed to restore Khalsa-Raaj post-British rule. Learn how historical mistakes from a century earlier sealed its fate. Watch to uncover the hidden history and lessons learned.…

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ਇਸਾਈਵਾਦ, ਇਕ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਗੁਲਾਮੀ (Exposing Christian Attacks on Sikhi) (Punjabi) 38:09

1+ y ago38:09

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From misappropriating the Sikh dastaar even though the Bible forbids head coverings for men to being unable to heal their own family members while claiming to heal others, Christian pastors have become a controversial aspect of the Punjabi religious landscape. Carrying on from our previous episode, in this sequel we continue exposing their tactics …

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ਚਵਲ਼ਾਂ ਚਰਚ ਦੀਆਂ (Refuting Christian Attacks on Sikhi) 57:05

1+ y ago57:05

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Punjab is undergoing a sweeping Christian missionary offensive where its poverty-stricken citizens are being manipulated into converting to Christianity either through bribery or threats. A Singh reached out to us from Gurdaspur requesting information to refute Christian attacks on Sikhi. We responded with this episode. Defend your Sikhi, defend yo…

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ਜੱਟ- ਜਾਟਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਾਂਝ (Jatt First or Sikh?) (Punjabi) 32:01

1+ y ago32:01

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What comes first? ancestral loyalty or religious loyalty? In this episode, we explore the saakhi of Sham Singh Nihang, from the Sri Gur Panth Prakash, a Jatt warrior who was so strong in his dedication to Sikhi that he refused to honor the requests of fellow Jatts.

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ਭੈੜੀ ਨਸਲ ਦੀ ਖੋਟੀ ਫ਼ਸਲ (The Consequences of Nacharwad) (Punjabi) 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

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Building on our recent episode on the negative impacts of ghetto music on Punjabi artistry, in this episode we explore how media itself is being weaponized against Sikhi by non-Sikh actors and how we can protect ourselves and our children.

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ਪਰ ਸਿੱਧੂ ਕਿਉਂ? (Punjabi) 46:24

1+ y ago46:24

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An analytical look at the career and assassination of Sidhu Moosewala and the infamy of the Rap genre and how it is weaponized against target communities.

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ਮੁਸਲਿਮ ਸਿੱਖ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਦੀ ਅਸਲੀਅਤ (Punjabi) 50:44

1+ y ago50:44

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A retrospective analysis of the Sikh-Pakistan relationship and how Pakistan betrayed the 1984 Sikh armed struggle on religious grounds in Punjabi.