Did Bhai Bala Ji Exist?

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Bhe Kirapaal Govindh Gusaiee Uthanika,’ found on Ang 105 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਭਏ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਗੁਸਾਈ ॥ The Lord of the Universe, the Support of the earth, has become Merciful;    

In this katha clip, Sant Avtar Singh Ji (Badni Kalan Wale) recounts how Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji Bhindranwale passed the head seva of the Damdami Taksal to Sant Kartar Singh Ji Bhindranwale. Sant Avtar Singh Ji shares this account as he was personally present at the time and is also the grandson of Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji Bhindranwale. He further explains why Sant Mohan Singh Ji Bhindranwale was not given the seva, despite having greater bhagti and knowledge than Sant Kartar Singh Ji.

In this katha clip, Sant Avtar Singh Ji (Badni Kalan Wale) explains the santhiya maryada practiced within the Bhindra and Damdami Taksal samparda.

In this katha clip, Sant Avtar Singh Ji (Badni Kalan Wale) explains why a married couple should take Amrit, also known as Khande di Pahul, together. He also shares a sakhi of the great mahapurakh Baba Thakur Singh Ji Bhindranwale to illustrate why it should be done in this way. This perspective reflects the view held within the Damdami Taksal.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Dhannu Su Velaa Jit Mai Satigur Miliaa,’ found on Ang 99 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਧੰਨੁ ਸੁ ਵੇਲਾ ਜਿਤੁ ਮੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮਿਲਿਆ ॥ Blessed is that time when I meet the True Guru.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Anahadh Vaajai Sahaj Suhelaa,’ found on Ang 97 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਅਨਹਦੁ ਵਾਜੈ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਹੇਲਾ ॥ The Unstruck Melody resounds and resonates in peaceful ease.  

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains the Gurmat perspective on the theory of evolution.

In this katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains why the Sikhs of the Guru are considered greater than the Bhagats, even though the Bhagats’ bani is included within Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

In this katha clip, Sri Maan Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains that Bhai Bala Ji did indeed exist and was present with Guru Sahib.

In this katha clip, Sri Maan Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale explains how the Sri Rehraas Sahib bani has changed over time. He discusses its original form, how Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji entrusted Bhai Mani Singh Ji with the responsibility of finalizing its exact maryada, and how that maryada was never meant to be altered. Sant Ji also shares that he personally witnessed these changes, noting how the bani has gradually been reduced in length.