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[MUST WATCH] How to fall in LOVE with the Guru! - Bhai Harsimranjit Singh

This video is a must watch for everyone! In this relatable, funny yet so profoundly deep workshop, Bhai Harsimranjit Singh breaks down how to fall in love with the Guru. Hear about Bhai Harsimranjit Singh's emotional personal story of visiting Sri Harmandir Sahib and his journey to being blessed with Amrit and the challenges of maintaining a spiritual discipline. Please take the time out to watch this absolutely brilliant video. 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:01:15 - How do you navigate finding the right sangat in the panth? 00:03:13 - What's coming up? 00:04:58 - The Creation, Five Negative & Positive Tools 00:07:31 - If we TRULY KNEW Naam Simran was the answer... 00:08:09 - Sakhi (true story) of Bhagat Prehlaad Ji 00:11:07 - Beautiful Sakhi of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the poet 00:15:16 - Cancel culture - we've lost the love 00:17:30 - Speaking to christians in Rome about God 00:18:52 - Sakhi of Pandit getting darshan of God how they desired 00:19:54 - Stop projecting your insecurities on others 00:21:21 - You are the Light! 00:22:25 - Powerful - Scientific study on the benetfits of buckling down! 00:24:30 - I can't jap naam! 00:25:51 - You want to be stronger? 00:26:07 - The One always protects their devotees 00:28:28 - Experiencing Amrit after taking Amrit 00:29:47 - POWERFUL - Dealing with vices 00:36:04 - WOW - How do you be strong? 00:41:30 - How to jap naam! 00:43:19 - How do I know I'm on the right path? 00:45:47 - Western way vs Guru's way - Emotional personal story visiting Sri Harmandir Sahib 00:51:03 - Experience Sikhi and you will walk away from alcohol and vices by yourself 00:52:13 - You HAVE to keep trying! 00:53:45 - Back to personal story in Amritsar Sahib - doubts about taking Amrit 01:08:00 - Respect to Sadhus/Gursikhs 01:13:11 - Need for selfless service (seva) 01:16:14 - Guided Simran & Ardas 01:24:43 - Closing #Spirituality #Inspirational #Growth

Finding peace in the Guru's sanctuary

Dive into the profound wisdom of Guru Ji, as Bhai Amandeep Singh shares the essence of the shabad "Satgur Aayo Saran Tuhaaree," an ardaas to surrender at the Guru's sanctuary. It's a heartfelt exploration of how true happiness and peace are found in having the courage to let go, to fall at the Guru's feet, and to earnestly seek refuge in the Guru's teaching. Through stories and personal insights, discover that the path to enlightenment lies not in proving our worth but in making the effort to connect, surrender, and gratefully walk the path laid out by the Guru. 00:00 Coming up 01:29 Introduction 03:49 The sanctuary of the Guru 06:08 How do you enter into the Sanctuary of the Guru? 06:55 Sakhi of Bhai Lehna Ji shaking the baron tree 13:56 What does the door to Sach Khand look like? 15:19 Making an effort whilst surrendering to You 20:53 Personal story of keeping kes 25:44 It's not about worthiness 32:36 Albert Einstein on insanity 33:47 What is the nature of that One? 41:27 Fall in line and say thank you! 44:41 Let's take some steps! #Sanctuary #Sikh #Spirituality

True friends and sitting where you're valued: Satta & Balwand's Sakhi

Dive into the heartwarming story of Satta and Balwand, Kirtanis from Guru Arjan Dev Ji's time, and their path to forgiveness thanks to Bhai Ladha Ji's kindness. This video with Bhai Amandeep Singh shares insights on knowing your worth, the deep bond with the Guru as the ultimate friend, and the power of real friendship. Learn about loyalty, spirituality, and why it matters to be in places where you're valued. 00:00 Coming up in this episode 00:59 Introduction 01:34 The spiritual journey - It's not just about education 05:36 Do you know your own value? 11:01 Three types of friends 17:45 No higher friend than the Guru! 19:30 Inspirational Sakhi of Satta & Balwand 40:53 Our best friend 43:43 Sant Maskeen Singh - The journey of the rain drop 47:15 Sit where you're valued #Loyalty #Spirituality #Friends

Royal Betrayal | Charitropakhyan Series EP10 (Part 2)

Sri Jagjyotmati, married to a banker, embarks on a secret affair with a king. As their affair unfolds, the wife's servant falls for the king, only to face heartbreak and rejection. The servant now seeks revenge on both the king and Sri Jagjyotmati. This charitr is one of hundreds of tales to come, along the way Raja Charitr Singh will learn about the power and creativity of the female. He discovers that women are capable of great things, both good and evil. They can use their power for righteousness, courage, bravery, fearlessness, faith, and valor. But they can also use it for immoral, deception, trickery, and corruption. Join us on this journey as Raja Charitr Singh learns about the power of the female and discover for yourself whether he finds his love again, or if he finds something else entirely. #Sikh #Spirituality #History

Can religious people make mistakes? | Charitropakhyan EP8

Often we look at people of faith with high standards, placing them on a pedestal, but are they subjected to the same pressures of the human body as we are? Find out how different people of high standings lose their dharma (ਧਰਮ - righteous living) when conflicted with the overwhelming power of lust. This charitr is one of hundreds of tales to come, along the way Raja Charitr Singh will learn about the power and creativity of the female. He discovers that women are capable of great things, both good and evil. They can use their power for righteousness, courage, bravery, fearlessness, faith, and valor. But they can also use it for immoral, deception, trickery, and corruption. Join us on this journey as Raja Charitr Singh learns about the power of the female and discover for yourself whether he finds his love again, or if he finds something else entirely.

Lies Coated in Truth | Charitropakhyan EP7

Yusuf is deceived by his wife by being told a lie that is coated in the truth. We should be mindful and aware of such toxic relationships and moreover, develop a discerning intellect that is able to know the difference between the truth and falsehood. 00:00 Coming up in this episode 01:31 Introduction 02:35 Story of Jainabadi 09:43 Jainabadi's Deception 11:44 Yusuf's Gullibility 13:05 The Role of Jahid Khan 19:23 Yusuf's Humiliation 20:54 The Beggar's Play and Deception 21:40 Reflection on Toxic Relationships 22:33 Yusuf's Deception and Return 23:42 The Wife's Explanation and Yusuf's Acceptance 26:10 The Truth and Lie within the Deception 26:25 Reflection on Recognizing Truth and Lies 27:52 Yusuf's Loss and Conclusion 28:35 Closing Remarks This charitr is one of hundreds of tales to come, along the way Raja Charitr Singh will learn about the power and creativity of the female. He discovers that women are capable of great things, both good and evil. They can use their power for righteousness, courage, bravery, fearlessness, faith, and valor. But they can also use it for immoral, deception, trickery, and corruption. Join us on this journey as Raja Charitr Singh learns about the power of the female and discover for yourself whether he finds his love again, or if he finds something else entirely. #Sikh #Spirituality #History

Die before the Guru 🎵 Man Bechai Satgur Kai Paas

In memory of the Joti Jot of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Bhai Baljit Singh shares beautiful sakhis (true stories) of Guru Nanank Dev Ji & Bhai Lehna Ji. Bhai Rajan Singh beautifully sings shabads in memory of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Bhai Lehna Ji. Listen on SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/a43J8 Topics: 00:00 Coming up in this video 00:49 Introduction - Guru Nanak Dev Ji's latter years 04:40 How do you relate to the Guru? 08:35 Bhai Nand Lal Ji asks Guru Gobind Singh Ji how to connect to the Guru 11:56 Just getting through your Nitnem 14:44 How Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji read Gurbani 15:57 Crane bird - Ram Rai vs Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji 19:21 What is sunn? 20:34 How to approach Gurbani 27:57 🎵 Man Bechai Satgur Kai Paas 50:14 Sakhi of Pir Dastgir 53:57 Baba Nand Singh Ji Bachan (words) 58:04 Sakhi of Guru Nanak testing Bhai Lehna Ji & Their sons 01:03:47 Personal story of stormy flight to Amsterdam 01:08:26 Sakhi of Guru Nanak testing Bhai Lehna Ji & Their sons ctnd. 01:15:25 Why is Gurbani the highest? 01:16:20 My favourite Sikh 01:17:04 Sakhi of Bhai Lehna Ji shaking the tree and sweets falling from the tree 01:22:22 The last moment of Guru Nanak Dev Ji before leaving their physical form 01:24:27 🎵 Jis Pyare Sio Nehu #Spirituality #Religion #GuruNanakDevJi

Faithful Hypocrisy | Charitropakhyan EP6

Discover a story where faithful love isn't always what it appears to be. Where faith is only intertwined with hypocrisy and truthful living merges with deception. This charitr is one of hundreds of tales to come, along the way Raja Charitr Singh will learn about the power and creativity of the female. He discovers that women are capable of great things, both good and evil. They can use their power for righteousness, courage, bravery, fearlessness, faith, and valor. But they can also use it for immoral, deception, trickery, and corruption. Join us on this journey as Raja Charitr Singh learns about the power of the female and discover for yourself whether he finds his love again, or if he finds something else entirely.

Guru Ji will ALWAYS look after you! - Ramkali Sadh EP6

Guru Amar Das Ji passes on the eternal light to Guru Raam Das Ji, and some aren't willing to accept Guru Raam Das Ji as the Guru. But in the Guru's unconditional love, those people eventually realised and fell that the Guru's feet. What is stopping us for submitting our everything to the Guru? Watch this video to learn the importance of living within river banks of maryada, so that we can make our way to the ocean of pure bliss that is Vaheguru (God)! This Bani is written by Baba Sundar Ji, the great grandson of Guru Amar Das Ji describes the last moments of Guru Amar Das Ji before they left their physical body. Topics: 00:00 Coming up in this episode 01:32 Manglacharan and Introduction 09:43 What good fortune you need to come into Sangat 11:58 How do I know if Guru Ji loves me? 12:45 Recap 15:37 Accepting what the Guru says - Satgur Purakh Ji Bolia 16:38 Sikh last rites recap 20:29 Staying within the river banks 24:06 Doing things yourself vs Surrender! - Satgur Purakh Ji Bolia 27:15 What's stopping you from submitting your life to the Guru? 32:05 Duni Chand & Bhai Bachitar Singh 41:19 Mohri Put Sanmukh Hoeaa 46:18 Sabh Pavai Pairee 49:01 The Guru brings you back - Koee Kar Bakhili 55:33 Har Gureh Bhana 56:13 Kahai Sundar Sanhu Santhu 59:09 Personal story of the last moments of a Gurmukh 01:01:25 Child giving Shaheedi and going to the embrace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji #Sikh #Spirituality #Katha

Importance of Sikh Loyalty - Life changing story of Satta & Balwand

We need to be better at backing our own people – even if we disagree on things, the prevailing principle should be togetherness. Hold close those that have loyalty in their character – loyal friends make the best friends. Be loyal also to your principles, and have an unwavering loyalty to your own progress and growth.⁠ Bhai Amandeep Singh beautifully opens up the topics of gratitude, seeking joy in other people's well being (concept of mudita), and shares a beautiful story from Sikh history, where a Sikh of the Guru risked their own honour and public image to uplift Satta & Balwand, who made a mistake and needed help getting up. Topics: 00:00 Coming up in this video 01:32 Introduction 03:46 Forever calling out to come home - Nishan Sahib Sikh Flag 07:32 We all want to have loyalty but don't talk about it 08:39 Guru Ji pleased for others being looked after 11:48 Mudita - Joy in other people's well being 15:37 Frequency of gratitude 16:54 Capitalist mindset promoting disloyalty 18:18 MUST LISTEN - Sakhi of Bhai Satta & Bhai Balwand Ji 37:27 We remember's everyones mistakes 39:17 I stand with you - Loyalty is an energy 41:08 MUST LISTEN - Sakhi of Bhai Satta & Bhai Balwand Ji 45:25 Understanding what the greatness of holy company is 47:07 Personal story - Never forget or insult the person who helps you 52:32 Practical exercise to cultivate loyalty 56:36 Closing #Sikh #Loyalty #Spirituality

What to do when someone passes away - Ramkali Sadh EP5

In the last words that Guru Amardas Ji spoke before leaving their physical body to immerse in the One, Guru Ji explains to their family and the Sikh sangat what to do when someone passes. Guru Ji condemns certain popular rituals and practises of that time. Bhai Harman Singh beautifully speaks about the importance of valuing every breath and preparing for the inevitable, that we will die and it could be at any time. This Bani is written by Baba Sundar Ji, the great grandson of Guru Amar Das Ji describes the last moments of Guru Amar Das Ji before they left their physical body. Topics: 00:00 Coming up in this episode 01:11 Manglacharan and Introduction 10:29 Hide and seek with Guru Nanak Dev Ji 16:41 Recap 18:45 Alexander the great's requests 20:14 How are you investing your breath? 24:47 Last words of Guru Amardas Ji - Ante Satgur Bolia 26:01 What to do when someone is about to pass away 30:21 Eye witness experience of Gurmukhs seeing panj pyare to collect them in their last breath 31:37 What to do when someone passes away 34:28 Do Katha - Keso Gopal Sadihu 35:00 Do Naam Simran - Har Katha Pareeai 35:50 Don't do other traditions - Pindd Patal 36:16 Guru Amardas Ji immersed into the One - Har Bhaaeaa Satgur Boliaa 36:32 Guru Ramdas Ji was made the Guru - Ramdas Sodi Tilak Deeaa #Sikh #Spirituality #Katha

Save yourself through innocent devotion | Story of Vidur & Krishan Ji

Spirituality is not about trying to get your practises perfect. It's all about innocent devotion! Bhai Baljit Singh tells two beautiful stories exemplifying how humility, innocence and devotion brought them towards Vaheguru (God). In the first story, we learn about Vidur who even with a low class and being from a poor family, was visited by Krishan Ji, who was the Avtar of Duapur. This Sakhi is mentioned by Bhagat Kabir Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji & Bhai Gurdas Ji to help us with our devotion and understand what really matters in getting closer to Vaheguru (God). In the second Sakhi, we hear the story about Mai Bhaagpari, an old lady from Kashmir who begged for the darshan of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji and waited patiently - watch the video to find out what happens! Bhai Rajan Singh beautifully sings the shabad that tells the sakhi of Vidur. Topics: 00:00 The compilation of Guru Granth Sahib Ji 03:19 Does everything have to be so perfect? 06:29 How does Guru Arjan Dev Ji connect to Vaheguru? 09:19 Giani Kulwant Singh Ji explains what true taste is - cinnamon cake story 14:08 The story of Vidur & Krishan Ji 24:19 Story of Baba Gurdev Singh Ji Nanaksar 26:24 The story of Vidur & Krishan Ji 30:42 🎵 Rajan Kaun Tumaarai Aavai 42:28 Story of Mai Bhaagpari Ji & Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji 54:35 🎵 Ik Ardaas Bhaat Keerat Ki Gur Raamdas Rakhu Sarnaaee 57:50 Story of Mai Bhaagpari Ji & Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji 01:08:01 🎵 Dubde Pathra Nu Taaran Vaaliaa 01:13:06 Story of Mai Bhaagpari Ji & Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji 01:15:42 🎵Gobind Bhaao Bhagat Da Bhukaa #Spirituality #Religion #Devotion

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