The Experience Sikhi Podcast presents real and inspiring stories from Sikhs who have navigated their way through struggles and have paved pathways for generations to come. By sharing their stories, our guests bring a voice to common (but sometimes stigmatized) topics in our community. By coming together and sharing honest stories – no armour, pretence or sugar coating – we aim to help our listeners learn and heal. The goal is to dig deep inside of us and share what is in our heart, mind, and ...
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Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is usually associated as a part of the greater text known as Sri Gurpartap Suraj Granth (aka Suraj Prakash) which details the historical accounts of all 10 Guru Sahibs in poetic form. It is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and experience. ...
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji explains to the rich man that everything he is experiencing is based on his karma. We cannot blame others, as we are receiving the results of our past actions and we must strive to the best from here onwards to earn the results of that. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was wri…
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Focusing on Work and Forgetting Vaheguru
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji meets a rich person who is deeply pained by inner woes. The rich person would never remember God's name, spending his whole day in business trades. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of t…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that even though you are a fool and are helpless, you have the greatest Vaheguru as your guide to go forwards Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and b…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches that the things you're chasing in this world will be left here when you have to leave, such as money. Have you attained the wealth of Naam? How much have you saved of it? If your answer is zero for today, go earn some Naam - go do some devotional worship and seva. If you don't, you become taxed by the vices openly entering…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that someone who chases after Maya becomes a slave of Maya. But for the Saints, they make Maya their slave and do not waver from it. It is not to say do not interact with Maya, just see it as having no value as it's part of the illusion Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches a self-proclaimed religious man that he cannot go around misleading people about who he is and what he is capable of doing. Whoever we personally pretend to be, the Jamdhoots (messengers of death) will recognize our inner true selves - without having to check with the opinions of any other worldly people or check your Inst…
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Arriving in Lahore (also known as Lavpur), Guru Nanak Dev Ji and went to a butcher house to spread their wisdom, to address this environment where cows are being slaughtered purposely infront of Hindus. Guru Sahib Ji then addresses the falsehood of a self proclaimed religious man - whole claimed her could see throughout the 3 worlds, but couldn't f…
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Just like Bhai Mardana Ji got caught into the mindset of wanting to be worshipped and and enjoying the praise, we might find ourselves in moments where we watch to catch the attention of others or get recognition - especially when at sangat programs or during seva. Sit back and talk to yourself about it - question why your mind wants this. Recogniz…
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Everything is written in our destiny by Vaheguru and it is Guru Sahib Ji who can change that lekha whenever they would like. Bhai Mardana Ji then has a thought about what it would feel like to receive praise and Guru Ji shows a great teaching through this situation. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji isn't just amazing for doing miracles like bringing animals back to life - Guru Ji has come to destroy our ego and spread Naam Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive…
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Feeling stuck for income when the elephant owner's elephant dies, the man begs Guru Nanak Dev Ji to bring the elephant back to life. Guru Ji explains everything is according to the command of the Creator Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji speaks with the sidhs and Guru Ji teaches them that on the outside they can dress in any way, but this does not guarantee internal sweetness. Praan Nath & Mangal Nath recognize Guru Ji during the interaction Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet)…
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Following Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Instructions
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Often, Guru Sahib Ji gives us a hukam but we think we can bypass even a tiny bit of the Hukam and there won't be any impact. Guru Nanak Dev Ji instructs Bhai Mardana Ji to not turn around, but Bhai Mardana Ji thinks what's the harm if I take a brief peek at what is behind me. Guru Ji reveals what happens next. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed histor…
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The Sidhs asked Guru Nanak Dev Ji, "what pain caused You to renounce the world and how much power do You have?" But it is through the love of Vaheguru that you can see what the world really is Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (A…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji & the Sesame Seed Test
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Wherever Guru Ji's Charan (blessed feet) step, that place becomes pure. Focusing on Guru Ji's Charan, you'll achieve everything. A Sidh comes to test Guru Nanak Dev Ji, giving Guru Ji one sesame seed and requesting them to split the seed between all the Sidhs that are present. The Sidhs moved the bodies of water away, but Guru Ji simply called the …
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches the locals that bliss and peace do not exist with desires. These desires are looting your precious breaths. Come to the true merchant of God's Name Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents …
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Rare Are Those Who Aren't Impacted By Maya
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that just like how the majority of grains get grinded in the mill, some grains are able to slip through and are not grinded. Like this, Maya impacts the majority of people, but few rare blessed individuals are able to remain not impacted by it. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak…
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The Ocean of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Teachings
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Guru Nanad Dev Ji travels to multiple remote locations, to awaken the locals and spread Vaheguru Ji's Naam. These teachings are like an ever flowing ocean, that continue to take you deeper into the experience and understanding of yourself and all around you. Guru Nanak Dev Ji then comes across a village of people who look well off on the outside, b…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that as long as you associate Moh (attachment) with something specific, then you will never experience free bliss Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive a…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji explains to Bibheekhan about the status of a Gurmukh and to do sangat of the saints. With this updesh (teachings), it led to Raavan being killed. Bhai Mardana Ji asks Guru Ji if they can meet Hanuman Ji and Guru Nanak Dev Ji goes to bestow teachings on him. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nan…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that attachment to your body and to your ego will remain for many lifetimes, until you grab hold of the support of Vaheguru's Naam. Understand that your body is temporary, it will die. That person that understands this will begin to distance themselves from the pains of this world and separate themselves from the pains …
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji goes on to explain the story of Sri Raam Chandar in Treta Jug. The mother of Bharat asks for 2 wishes from Raja Dasrat - for her son to become king and for Sri Raam Chandar to be sent to isolation into the jungle. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great…
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Standing at the edge of an ocean, Bhai Mardana Ji and Bhai Bala Ji ask their mind's questions to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, regarding various Avtaars (Deities). They expand on the story of King Dasrat and the dispute between his wives for their sons to become the next king. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji…
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The king of Habish tried to throw Guru Nanak Dev Ji in fire, but was not successful. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is u…
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In the Habish desh, Guru Nanak Dev Ji arrives to liberate the king. But the king was a tyrant - who aimed to kill individuals from a specific faith. Guru Ji manifested a chola with many languages written on this chola - confusing the people but teaching a deeper message to the sangat. The king tried to drown Guru Ji but was not successful. Sri Nana…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that you need to implement and follow the Sikhi path, rather than just talking about it. Knowing about it is great, but if you don't do anything with that knowledge, then it's not as helpful for you. Guru Ji tells the King Kaaroon that you know greed is bad for you, but if you don't do anything about it then what's the …
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji picks up pieces of broken clay pots. The local king says those won't help you here or hereafter. Guru Ji tells the king then all the money and sins you've committed out of greed will not help you hereafter either. We must gain our earnings from honest means. Guru Ji describes dojak (narak/hell) that the king is headed towards if h…
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Entering a land with great economic crisis, the local king had a lot of greed for wealth. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It…
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Sometimes we rely on Guru Ji to forgive our sins and thus gives us justification to commit sins. But these thieves realized that it isn't worth doing sins in the first place, as the blessings from Guru Ji can be even more from then on. Guru Nanak Dev Ji tells the thieves to become farmers and positively contribute to the world. Next, Guru Ji goes t…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji tells Bhai Mardana Ji that that place where Naam isn't present, that place is seen as wilderness - even though it may be filled with people and luxuries. They then enter a town in the middle of nowhere, filled with thieves. Guru Ji teaches the thieves a life lesson and Guru Ji turns Bhai Bala Ji into a 16 year old newly married-lo…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji immediately blesses a merchant with brahmgiaan. Bhai Bala Ji explains the reasoning behind this instant blessing to Guru Angad Dev Ji. Maharaj Ji is always giving Kirpa, but we need to recognize the steps we need to take as well to receive it Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It w…
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Bhai Mardana Ji sees some ccholay (chickpeas) and has a desire to eat them. Sometimes what we ask for, Guru Sahib Ji redirects us towards something that's better for us. While sometimes, Guru Sahib Ji puts us in a state of longing for so long, for us to be in the right state to receive. And sometimes we get what we ask for right away! Sri Nanak Pra…
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In a city in Kabul, Guru Nanak Dev Ji sees a Maseet (small mosque filled with Turaks). There was a Mullah (lead priest) that began asking Guru Ji who they are and how they can enter the Maseet. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (…
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Vali Kandhaari becomes jealous hearing about Guru Nanak Dev Ji, thinking that he is the greatest and how could there be anyone else? We need to think, who are we jealous of? This jealousy doesn't allow us to look within ourselves. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great …
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Near the river of Sindh, Guru Nanak Dev Ji went to a mountain where there wasn't access to water. There is a fakeer called Vali Kandhaari who is blocking water access, in thirst of gaining power and control over the nearby people - as he was unable to hear anyone else's praise. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru …
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In Kashmir, Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches a Pandit that we need to work on our inner selves, in addition to maintaining our outer appearance. You have made Maya your Guru - it looks beautiful but when you go close to it then it shows you its actual form and makes you suffer. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak D…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji speaks to a Pandit, telling them that even though they have so much knowledge, the person that claims they know it all actually knows nothing. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the mo…
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Our ego experiences praise and slander - but Guru Ji shows us that in reality, it is all the same. When we recite Naam, we become above embarrassment. We cannot assume that all saints have ill intentions - to slander a real saint is a sin. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakav…
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Pain and Pleasure are a Play of the Mind
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The concept of pain and pleasure within the world is simply a perception of the mind. Our mind creates these experiences of what feels good and bad, therefore getting consumed in it. But Guru Sahib Ji shows us the reality of our minds and the experiences beyond it. Guru Nanak Dev Ji visits a country without any vegetation and where fire cannot be l…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji explains to the King of Bhutan that the body that he is lustful for is simply bones wrapped in blood and skin. The body has less attractive aspects like snot, ear wax, sweat, bad smells etc. So the sense of uncontrolled lust is simply attaching to an illusion. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru …
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The King of Bhutan Falls at Guru Ji's Charan
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The King of Bhutan falls at Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Charan, asking to be renounced from his love of lust and to focus on Naam. We have limited breaths, they should be spent on Naam, not lost on lust. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji approaches the king of Bhutan and directly addresses his lust addiction. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. I…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji visits a village where there is a tarkhaan (trade worker) full of love for seva for the saints. Maharaj Ji knows who has sharda (faith) in their heart and loves those that love the beloved saints. Guru Ji teaches a valuable lesson of sharda by destroying the belongings of the tarkhaan Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical acc…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji shows us that sometimes we think we are doing well in life and are doing the right thing, but Vaheguru Ji awakens us and re-routes us to the correct path going forwards, through Naam. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji i…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji highlights that Vaheguru already knows the state of our heart even without us saying; therefore, all supplications from a devoted servant of Vaheguru never go in vain. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and…
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Entering the region of Haaroo, a srevara (renunciate) is the main go to for the villagers' worries - telling them that there's no God outside of himself and to just recite his personal name. Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches the villagers that nothing compares to Naam and that there is a God above all. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of …
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji approached a village near the ocean, where the villagers have to leave constantly due to the rising tides. Guru Sahib Ji highlights the things in our lives that we feel are destroying us and that we are in a constant pattern of trying to avoid. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It…
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji gives the sangat the updesh (teaching) to recite Naam and explains it to them. Naam isn't always as simple as looking it up on Google and doing it ourselves. There is something very precious about Guru Sahib Ji blessing you directly with Naam themselves. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak …
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji visits a village that often has fires. While the villagers prepare to move to the next village, Guru Ji encourages them to recite Naam and Gurbani, then they will be saved forever. Vaheguru is bigger than our problems and is the creator of it all. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.…
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Guru Sahib Ji emphasizes that if the Creator bestows Kirpa (merciful blessings), then anything can happen! Just become a human doesn't know or understand how, doesn't mean it's not possible for Vaheguru. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji…
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