Origins Of The Nihang Samparda

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad 'Galanee Asee Changeeaa Aachaaree Bureeaaeh,' found on Ang 85 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. The preface recounts a sakhi from Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s udasi, where Bhai Mardana Ji, overcome by thirst, went alone in search of water and was deceived by a sorceress named Nur Shah — a story preserved within the Janamsakhis.   ਗਲਂੀ ਅਸੀ ਚੰਗੀਆ ਆਚਾਰੀ ਬੁਰੀਆਹ ॥ We are good at talking, but our actions are bad.

In this katha clip, Giani Daljeet Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal wale) narrates the well-known story of Alexander the Great, highlighting how even a mighty king like him went empty-handed at the end of his life.

In this katha clip, Giani Daljeet Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal wale) narrates a story in which a fakir teaches Sikander (Alexander the Great) that the one who lives with desire will always remain a beggar, while the one free of desire lives in true abundance and freedom.

In this katha clip, Giani Jiva Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal wale) shares how Bhai Najjar Singh Bhindranwale had deep spiritual experiences while spending time with the revered saintly leaders of the Damdami Taksal during their era.      

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad 'Kalam Jalau San Masavaaneeaai Kaagadh Bhee Jal Jaau,' found on Ang 84 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਕਲਮ ਜਲਉ ਸਣੁ ਮਸਵਾਣੀਐ ਕਾਗਦੁ ਭੀ ਜਲਿ ਜਾਉ ॥ Burn the pen, and burn the ink; burn the paper as well.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad 'Kalau Masaajanee Kiaa Sadhaieeaai Hiradhai Hee Likh Leh,' found on Ang 84 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਕਲਉ ਮਸਾਜਨੀ ਕਿਆ ਸਦਾਈਐ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਹੀ ਲਿਖਿ ਲੇਹੁ ॥ Why ask for a pen, and why ask for ink? Write within your heart.

In this katha clip, Giani Jiva Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal wale) explains how historical accounts show that Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji wore karas, and that Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji also wore a kirpan."    

In this katha clip, Giani Jiva Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal wale) briefly explains the origins of the Nihang Samparda.

In this katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the shabad ‘Kudharat Kar Kai Vasiaa Soi’, found on Ang 83 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਕੈ ਵਸਿਆ ਸੋਇ ॥ He created the Creative Power of the Universe, within which He dwells.

In this katha clip, Giani Jiva Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal wale) explains that Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji has three historical Asthaans connected to His supreme sacrifice. The first is at Chandni Chowk, where Guru Sahib embraced martyrdom; the second at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi, where His body was respectfully cremated; and the third at Sis Ganj Sahib (Anandpur Sahib), where the sacred head was reverently placed. Giani Ji further shares that Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji personally helped establish Sis Ganj Sahib with His own hands, as a heartfelt tribute to His revered father’s unparalleled sacrifice for truth, dharma, and humanity.