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Guru Granth Sahib
Sikhism
1984
Guru Nanak Sahib
Guru Arjan Sahib
Sikh Community
Ikonkar
Sheikh Farid Ji
Sikhi
Spirituality
Devotion
Punjab
Harmandir Sahib
BANI
Sidak
Sikh Genocide
Guru Gobind Singh Sahib
Gurbani
Wisdom
Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale

Hosted by the Sikh Research Institute, we feature members of the Sikh community to talk about issues relevant to Sikhs around the world. For articles, blogs and videos find SikhRI on Youtube and Facebook, or head over to sikhri.org.

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Saviye Sri Mukhbakya (Mahala 5) I explores a kind of devotion that arises intuitively from love, awe, and lived experience—not from ... more

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Explore Din Raini: bit.ly/din-raini-podcast

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On December 3, 2025, twenty-two year old Vickrum Singh Digwa stabbed eighteen year old Henry Nowak four times on Belmont Road in Southampton in the UK. Nowak died. Digwa, an Amritdhari Sikh and member of the Nihang order, was convicted of murder and ... more

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Explore Thiti (Kabir Ji): bit.ly/thiti-kj-podcastAs a poetic form, Thiti is based on the fifteen lunar days of the Indic calendar months. A ‘thiti’ refers to a lunar calendar day—a count from the first to the fifteenth day based on the moon's... more

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Recent Guests

Santbir Singh
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Episode: Kirpan: Panthic Accountability & Developing Inner Grace
Harinder Singh
Senior Fellow at Sikri; co-founder of the Sikh Research Institute and the Punjab Digital Library
Sikh Research Institute
Episode: Sacrilege & Sovereignty: The Guru, the Panth & the State
Navnit Kaur
PhD candidate in Molecular Biology, from Switzerland
Sikh Research Institute (guest on Siddik/Sidak program)
Episode: The Sidak Impact: Jasleen Kaur & Navnit Kaur
Inni Kaur
Speaker delivering Vaisakhi reflection
Sikh Research Institute
Episode: Vaisakhi: What Does It Mean to Truly Receive?
Ikroop Singh
Participant in Sikhi 201, attendee of Sidak
Sikh Community member
Episode: The Sidak Impact: Jasleen Kaur & Ikroop Singh
Phera Singh
Artist and Sidak alumnus
Episode: The Sidak Impact: Jasleen Kaur & Phera Singh
Dr. Pritpal Singh
Long-time speaker at Sikh Research Institute and current board member
Sikh Research Institute
Episode: Heartbeats of ‘84

Hosts

Jasleen Kaur
Host affiliated with Sikh Research Institute; researcher and podcast host with focus on Sikh scholarship and diaspora issues
Sukhmann Kaur
Associate Editor on the Guru Granth Sahib Project; guides discussions and annotation work

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High-quality conversations that blend history with practical leadership lessons.
Some episodes are very academic; listeners may prefer extra summaries for quick takeaways.
Strong guests and actionable insights for diaspora communities.
Engaging and deeply researched discussions that respect Gurbani scholarship.
Consistent, respectful tone with emphasis on ethics and community service.

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Sacrilege & Sovereignty: The Guru, the Panth & the State
Q: What are the governance implications for Sikhs if a state enforces Beadbi laws without Sikh self-governance structures?
If the state enforces Beadbi laws without robust Sikh self-governance mechanisms, there is a risk of overreach and disproportionate targeting of ordinary Sikhs, surveillance, and politicization of religious practice. The discussion emphasizes reviving Gurmat-informed self-governance (Gurmata, Guru Khalsa Panth, Sarbat Khalsa) as a more authentic framework to address desecration and maintain reverence while protecting community rights across different countries.
Sacrilege & Sovereignty: The Guru, the Panth & the State
Q: How has Beadbi been understood historically, and how do these understandings interact with modern blasphemy laws?
Historically, Beadbi has blended moral, cultural, and religious conceptions of reverence toward Guru Granth Sahib; in modern times, it intersects with legal categories of sacrilege and blasphemy, often complicating the relationship between Sikh devotional practices and state law. The guest notes that while be-awareness and reverence are central, the legal framework tends to treat Beadbi in a punitive, rather than preventive, light, prompting debate about governance and self-rule.
Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom | Wisdom for Uncertain Times | Vancouver
Q: What is your call to action for listeners after this discussion?
Harinder Singh expresses a call to action centered on personal and community-powered initiatives that align with the Guru's teachings on compassion, justice, and universal dignity, inviting people to translate insights into concrete advocacy or acts of service within their own contexts.
The Sidak Impact: Jasleen Kaur & Navnit Kaur
Q: How has Siddique impacted your life since completing the program?
It has softened my approach to myself and others, increased openness, and reinforced trust in the process; the impact persists as I continue to engage with Sikhi and with the community.
The Sidak Impact: Jasleen Kaur & Navnit Kaur
Q: How did you navigate the challenging parts of Gurbani 101 and the accompanying grammar, and how did collaboration help?
We tackled it with structured group work, whiteboard sessions, and mutual support; help is available, and the goal is understanding rather than perfect mastery, so collaboration and asking questions made it manageable.

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A thought-provoking series approach blends scholarly analysis of Sikh scripture with contemporary issues facing Sikh communities worldwide. Episodes frequently explore Gurbani study, Sikh governance, sovereignty, and the interplay between religious tradition and modern state dynamics, alongside personal growth and leadership training within youth programs. Notable strengths include rigorous, text-centered conversations led by researchers and authors, practical reflections for diaspora audiences, and a consistent emphasis on ethical leadership, community building, and devotional practice. The format often pairs academics with practitioners to translate complex histories into actionable insights for listeners, sponsors, and potential guests f... more

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