Ram Kaur's Amazing Story Of Faith | "How I Found Home"

From feeling lost in faith to finding “home” in the Gurdwara, Ram Kaur Bhenji shares her powerful journey into Sikhi. Raised in London with Caribbean roots, Ram Kaur describes how her search for truth led her to Sikh teachings, seva, and eventually the life-changing decision to take Amrit. In this episode we discuss: • Losing belief and searching for truth • Researching Sikhi and the first visit to the Gurdwara (Southall, Park Avenue) • The transformative power of Langar & Seva • Amrit: surrender, discipline, and what changed after • Dastaar, identity, and walking through life with confidence • Practical advice for anyone exploring Sikhi If you would like to share your story, contact: [email protected] Subscribe for more real journeys in the Finding Sikhi Series. Check out the Gatka Akhara mentioned here: www.ajitakhara.com ——————————————————📱 Social Media:YOUTUBE: BoSTV - https://bit.ly/3rYk5IWINSTAGRAM: @basicsofsikhi.tv - www.instagram.com/basicsofsikhi.tv🙏 Please SUPPORT our work:www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate👋🏽 Contact us:www.basicsofsikhi.com/contact-us

In the final episode of this podcast series, we journey through the most defining chapter of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s life - the ultimate expression of courage, compassion, and faith.This episode explores the moment Guru Ji stood fearlessly against tyranny to defend the sacred right of others to follow their own faith. Experience the profound exchange between Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the oppressive Aurangzeb - a timeless confrontation between light and darkness.We also reflect on Guru Ji’s final moments, as they speak words of peaceful strength even to his executioner. The episode unveils the spiritual depth behind Salok Mahalla 9 - Guru Ji’s final teachings to their family, to us the Sangat, and to humanity.If you’ve followed this journey so far, this concluding chapter will leave you with a renewed understanding of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s supreme sacrifice - one that will forever change the way you commemorate their Shaheedi.——————————————————📱 Social Media:YOUTUBE: BoSTV - https://bit.ly/3rYk5IWINSTAGRAM: @basicsofsikhi.tv - www.instagram.com/basicsofsikhi.tv🙏 Please SUPPORT our work:www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate👋🏽 Contact us:www.basicsofsikhi.com/contact-us

A Diwali / Bandi Chhor Divas Special | Finding Sikhi SeriesThis Diwali, as the world celebrates light over darkness and freedom from captivity, we share the powerful story of Dilveer Singh, a man who truly lived that message. Dilveer grew up in a typical Punjabi Sikh household, but with little Sikhi in his life. As a teenager, he got caught in the wrong crowd, falling into drug and alcohol addiction that eventually led to prison. It was inside those prison walls, in the darkest place of his life; that Dilveer discovered the light of Guru Sahib. Through Sikhi, he found freedom not just from addiction, but from the pain and emptiness that once defined him. 🔥 Watch this deeply moving episode of our Finding Sikhi Series as we explore how the message of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, light conquering darkness, freedom through faith, came alive through Dilveer’s journey.——————————————————📱 Social Media:YOUTUBE: BoSTV - https://bit.ly/3rYk5IWINSTAGRAM: @basicsofsikhi.tv - www.instagram.com/basicsofsikhi.tv🙏 Please SUPPORT our work:www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate👋🏽 Contact us:www.basicsofsikhi.com/contact-us

In this epic fourth part of our podcast series, we follow Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s incredible journey across the eastern lands of India — a chapter filled with blessings, miracles, and timeless lessons. From leaving Bakala Sahib and founding Anandpur Sahib, to travelling across countless villages, Guru Ji spreads light wherever they go — healing the sick, humbling kings, guiding seekers, and establishing new centres of Sikhi. This episode takes you through rarely heard stories — from the Makho Daint encounter, the Muslim Pir’s transformation, to the miraculous birth of Sri Gobind Rai Ji (Guru Gobind Singh Ji) in Patna Sahib. It’s a journey of grace, power, and divine purpose that reminds us how the Guru’s travels were never ordinary — they were missions of awakening. 🎧 Watch till the end for the moment Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji meets young Sri Gobind Rai Ji for the first time — and the heart-stirring return to Punjab, where the next chapter of Sikh history begins.——————————————————📱 Social Media:YOUTUBE: BoSTV - https://bit.ly/3rYk5IWINSTAGRAM: @basicsofsikhi.tv - www.instagram.com/basicsofsikhi.tv🙏 Please SUPPORT our work:www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate👋🏽 Contact us:www.basicsofsikhi.com/contact-us

This podcast marks 30 years since the Shaheedi of Bhai Jaswant Singh Ji Khalra — one of the most renowned Sikh figures of the 20th and 21st century, celebrated worldwide for their fearless human rights work.——————————————————📱 Social Media:YOUTUBE: BoSTV - https://bit.ly/3rYk5IWINSTAGRAM: @basicsofsikhi.tv - www.instagram.com/basicsofsikhi.tv🙏 Please SUPPORT our work:www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate👋🏽 Contact us:www.basicsofsikhi.com/contact-us

In this special podcast, Sant Baba Baljinder Singh Ji and Sant Hari Singh Ji come together for a rare and enlightening Q&A session. From the mystery of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s return to the practical steps of Naam Simran and Amrit Vela, this episode is packed with timeless wisdom, inspiring stories, and deep spiritual insights. This release is in tribute and remembrance of Sant Baba Baljinder Singh Ji, Mukh Sevadar Rara Sahib - (1962-2025).——————————————————📱 Social Media:YOUTUBE: BoSTV - https://bit.ly/3rYk5IWINSTAGRAM: @basicsofsikhi.tv - www.instagram.com/basicsofsikhi.tv🙏 Please SUPPORT our work:www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate👋🏽 Contact us:www.basicsofsikhi.com/contact-us

A rare, heartfelt sit-down with the family of Amar Shaheed Bhai Amrik Singh Ji (AISSF President), recorded at Gurdwara Guru Nanak Smethwick, sharing intimate memories of Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji (13th Jathedar, Damdami Taksal), Sant Jarnail Singh Ji, and Sant Baba Thakur Singh Ji. With English subtitles, this Q&A captures how Gurmat shaped their home, from early Santhia and Nitnem to the testing years around 1978–84. Guests: Mata Harmeet Kaur Ji (wife of Bhai Amrik Singh Ji), Bhai Tirlochan Singh Ji, Bibi Satwant Kaur Ji, and Bhai Jarnail Singh Ji. What you’ll hear: How Damdami Taksal’s jatha visited their village and inspired lifelong seva & Santhia. Mata Ji’s childhood Amrit Sanchar and the courage it gave her at school. Sant Kartar Singh Ji’s guidance to build Gurbani fluency at home (Akhand/Sehaj Paaths). The deep bond between Bhai Amrik Singh Ji and Sant Jarnail Singh Ji, including help with school fees so studies could continue. Letters and instructions that shaped daily Sikhi discipline and humility. The lead-up from 1978 to the Dharam Yudh Morcha and the community’s response after 1984. Baba Thakur Singh Ji’s quiet leadership and support for Shaheed families in the years after 1984.——————————————————📱 Social Media:YOUTUBE: BoSTV - https://bit.ly/3rYk5IWINSTAGRAM: @basicsofsikhi.tv - www.instagram.com/basicsofsikhi.tv🙏 Please SUPPORT our work:www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate👋🏽 Contact us:www.basicsofsikhi.com/contact-us

Through this English audiobook, experience an authentic Sikhi guide to Naam Simran (meditation) through a historic discourse of Sant Ishar Singh Ji (Rara Sahib), a practical “map” of the inner journey, from understanding Naam to the stages of Simran and spiritual states that unfold with practice. This English audiobook is based on Sant Ji’s bachans recorded in London (Finchley), U.K. in 1974, later transcribed and translated into English for Sangat. It explores: What is Naam? Who is Vaheguru? Sat–Chit–Anand, true happiness, the stages of spiritual enlightenment, deepening concentration in Simran, and experiences at the Dasam Duar (10th spiritual gate) and beyond. “What use is a map, if you do not follow it to its destination?” If you are serious about building a daily Simran routine, this audiobook provides both the framework and the mindset needed to begin properly and continue consistently. Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:07 Publisher’s Note 06:49 God & Naam (M1) 11:40 Sat Chit Anand 17:12 Aad, Biaadh, Upaadh 18:19 Pareh, Modh, Pramodh 21:25 The Mind 24:06 Vaheguru & The Elements 32:06 Sam Saam Bodh 35:26 Naam 40:18 The Stages of Spirituality 47:59 Simran 53:04 Methods of Simran 01:13:53 The Body 01:22:16 The Formless One——————————————————📱 Social Media:YOUTUBE: BoSTV - https://bit.ly/3rYk5IWINSTAGRAM: @basicsofsikhi.tv - www.instagram.com/basicsofsikhi.tv🙏 Please SUPPORT our work:www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate👋🏽 Contact us:www.basicsofsikhi.com/contact-us

In this episode of our Sikh History Podcast, we continue the remarkable journey of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and Bhai Makhan Shah Lubhana. Following the dramatic confrontation at Bakala, tensions rise as jealousy and greed burn within Dheermal and the masands.This chapter explores one of the most powerful lessons of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s life – that forgiveness is not forgetfulness. Even in the face of betrayal, and attempts to undermine the Guru’s mission, Guru Ji responds with calm, divine wisdom and compassion.Missed the earlier episodes? Catch up here:Episode 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BZUKDCmJcAEpisode 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhkIeU-u-ic&t=627sSubscribe and follow the full series as we uncover the life and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji – leading to his ultimate sacrifice for freedom of faith.Timestamps0:00 – Episode 2 Recap1:00 – Makhan Shah storms the dera of Dheermal5:55 – The masands are tied up9:30 – Returning the stolen goods11:30 – Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s indifference14:50 – Guru Ji drops divine knowledge to Bhai Makhan Shah23:00 – Mata Nanaki Ji’s reaction30:00 – Words of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji37:20 – Returning the goods with a message41:00 – Forgiveness isn’t forgetfulness44:45 – Dheermal’s reaction51:20 – Dheermal returns to Kartarpur59:00 – Bakala reacts1:01:00 – Journey to Sri Amritsar Sahib1:07:30 – Darbar Sahib locked and abandoned1:09:30 – Guru Ji reflects by the sarovar1:15:30 – Makhan Shah’s darshan and ishnaan1:16:40 – Makhan Shah addresses the masands1:21:00 – Guru Ji at pind Vulla1:26:45 – Return to Bakala and growing jealousy1:34:00 – Arrival at River Beas1:36:30 – Guru Granth Sahib Ji arrives1:41:00 – Guru Granth Sahib Ji in the Beas river1:46:30 – Retrieving the Saroop from the river1:57:30 – Closing reflections——————————————————📱 Social Media:YOUTUBE: BoSTV - https://bit.ly/3rYk5IWINSTAGRAM: @basicsofsikhi.tv - www.instagram.com/basicsofsikhi.tv🙏 Please SUPPORT our work:www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate👋🏽 Contact us:www.basicsofsikhi.com/contact-us

Welcome to Part 2 of our special 5-part podcast series dedicated to commemorating the 350th Shaheedi Divas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the Ninth Guru of the Sikhs and the protector of faith.In this powerful episode, we trace the deeply spiritual and historic moments leading up to the revelation of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji as the True Guru, following the final days of Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji and his cryptic last words: “Baba Bakala.”This episode explores the confusion that followed, the rise of 22 impostor claimants to Guruship, the deception of the Sangat, and the courageous discovery by Bhai Makhan Shah Lubana, who helped reveal the True Guru in Baba Bakala.🎙️ About the SeriesThis series dives deep into the life, legacy, and martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, honoring his unmatched sacrifice and his unwavering stand for truth, justice, and freedom of faith. Each episode follows the key spiritual and historical moments leading to his ultimate Shaheedi.📌 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to follow the full journey across all 5 episodes.🔔 Turn on the notification bell so you don’t miss Part 3!——————————————————📱 Social Media:YOUTUBE: BoSTV - https://bit.ly/3rYk5IWINSTAGRAM: @basicsofsikhi.tv - www.instagram.com/basicsofsikhi.tv🙏 Please SUPPORT our work:www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate👋🏽 Contact us:www.basicsofsikhi.com/contact-us