Why Sikhs Celebrate Diwali

In this Katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains why Sikhs celebrate Diwali, describes what Hola Mahalla is, and also discusses the Sikh concept of Shastar Puja (weapon worship).

In this Katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the Shabad "Jaa Kau Musakal At Banai Ddoiee Koi Na Dhei," found on Ang 70 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਜਾ ਕਉ ਮੁਸਕਲੁ ਅਤਿ ਬਣੈ ਢੋਈ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਦੇਇ ॥ When you are confronted with terrible hardships, and no one offers you any support,    

In this Katha clip, Giani Sant Singh Maskeen Ji defines the terms Proksh (Direct) and Aproksh (Indirect) Gian (Knowledge), offering clarity on their meanings and how they relate to direct, experiential spiritual knowledge.

In this Katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the Shabad "Satigur Seviaai Man Niramalaa Bhe Pavit Sareer," found on Ang 69 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਸੇਵਿਐ ਮਨੁ ਨਿਰਮਲਾ ਭਏ ਪਵਿਤੁ ਸਰੀਰ ॥ Serving the True Guru, the mind becomes immaculate, and the body becomes pure.    

In this Katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) discusses the previous incarnation of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, as recorded in the Sau Sakhi.

In this Katha clip, Sant Inderjeet Singh Ji (Raqbe Wale) explains the three different stages of consciousness.

In this Katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the Shabad "Satigur Miliaai Fer Na Pavai Janam Maran Dhukh Jai," found on Ang 69 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਫੇਰੁ ਨ ਪਵੈ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਣ ਦੁਖੁ ਜਾਇ ॥ Meeting with the True Guru, you shall not have to go through the cycle of reincarnation again; the pains of birth and death will be taken away.    

In this Katha clip, Sant Giani Hari Singh Ji (Randhawe Wale) provides the preface to the Shabad "Gurmukh Naam Dhiaaieeaai Manmukh Boojh Na Pai," found on Ang 66 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.   ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਈਐ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਬੂਝ ਨ ਪਾਇ ॥ The Gurmukhs meditate on the Naam; the self-willed manmukhs do not understand.    

In this Katha clip, Giani Partap Singh (Hazoor Sahib Wale) details the Shaheedi of Baba Gurbaksh Singh Ji, also known as Bhai Ramkoer Ji. He shares how Guru Gobind Singh Ji granted Baba Ji a boon in Sachkhand, blessing him to be reborn in the house of Bhai Maha Singh to help establish Sikh Raj. Baba Ji was later reborn as the great Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji.

In this Katha clip, Giani Partap Singh (Hazoor Sahib Wale) explains the Four Bujjar Kurehats in detail, they are the major prohibitions for an Amritdhari Sikh.