Sharing knowledge about Sikhism through thoughts focused on honest living and equality for humanity. Join us by contributing and listening to our blog and regular podcast. Featuring Translations, Shabads (Sikh Hymns), History, Stories, Featured artists, recent releases and discussion.
A special Compilation Snippet Episode featuring excerpts from Episodes 56 to 65.
Dr Savi appearance on BBC Radio 2 in April 2011 talking about Interfaith and the festival of Vaisakhi.
A live kirtan by Bhai Niranjan Singh and Interview.
We learn about Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Guru Granth Sahib and feature two Shabads performed by Dya Singh from Australia.
A Special - featuring the audio sampler CD based on the wonderful book Spirtual Poetry by Jasdeep Hari Bhajan Singh Khalsa and Onkar Singh Khalsa.
We learn about Why Sikhs wear Turbans, Our Translation is Jaap Jaap Naam sung by Bhai Gurpreet Singh - Shimla Wale,include an interview with one of the Producer and Directors of Musafer - Sikhi is Travelling and Independent International Documentary Film and our inspirational song is by SatKirin Kaur Khalsa from her new CD Sacred Kiss.
We learn about Guru ka Langar, listen to Koii Bole Ram Ram Koii Khuda, include an interview with the authors of Spirtual Poetry A Disciples Journey and a listen to a track by Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa.
Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, Shabad Translation and Inspirational words and songs.
Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, Shabad Translation and Inspirational words and songs.
A Special - Chardi Kala Jatha recorded live in London.
Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, Shabad Translation and Inspirational words and songs.
A special Compilation Snippet Episode featuring excerpts from Episodes 45 to 54.
Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, Shabad Translation and Inspirational words and songs.
A special - Inspirational messages from the Pause for Thought segment run on BBC Radio2.
Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, Shabad Translation and Inspirational words and songs.
Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, Shabad Translation and Inspirational words and songs.
A special - Snatam Kaur record in London October 2009.
A special - An interview with the Director and Producer of The Widow Colony.
Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, Shabad Translation and Inspirational words and songs.
Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, Shabad Translation and Inspirational words and songs.
Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, Shabad Translation and Inspirational words and songs.
A Special episode - features 5 episodes of Pause for Thought recorded at the BBC as it was Guru Gobind Singhs Birthday on 5th Jan.
A Special episode - A live recording of Chardi Kalaa Jatha whilst touring in the UK
A Special episode - A live recording of Satkiran Kaur and Party whilst touring in the UK
Another Special episode - An interview with Harinder Singh - serving as the Executive Director of the Sikh Research Institute - This week we look at the need for justice with reference to the tragic events of 1984
A Special episode - An interview with Harinder Singh - serving as the Executive Director of the Sikh Research Institute - a community development organization focused on education thru preservation, celebration and inspiration.
Featuring - Part of the double edition - Learning about Sikhism, Shabad Translation, Resource Review, Outside Broadcast and Inspirations words and songs.
Featuring a double episode as we have been away for a few weeks - This one is a recent outside broadcast recording.
Featuring - Learning about Sikhism, Shabad Translation, Resource Review, Outside Broadcast and Inspirations words and songs.
Featuring - Learning about Sikhism, Shabad Translation, Resource Review, Outside Broadcast and Inspirations words and songs.
A special Compilation Snippet Episode featuring excerpts from Episodes 23 to 32.
Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, The History of the Sikhs, Shabad Translation and Inspirations words and songs.
Featuring - Understanding Sikhism, The History of the Sikhs, Shabad Translation, Resource Review and Inspirations words and songs.
A special episode featuring a recent interview on Radio 2 with reference to Sikhwithin and also religion in the digital age.
In Part 1 - Understanding Sikhism - We learn about the word Waheguru - In Part 2 - The History of the Sikhs - We look at the life of Guru Ram Das Ji - In Part 3 - This weeks Shabad Translation features a Shabad sung by Hari Singh and Hari Bhajan Kaur entitled Sarab Nirantar - In Part 4 - Resource Review we encourage you to visit Sikhsangat dot com - In Part 5 - Our outside broadcast features two interviews with GuruGanesha Singh - In Part 6 - The final part of the programme, Inspirations words and songs, we feature a universal applicable song by Labi Siffre.
A special episode featuring the London visit of Snatam Kaur and Party with Interviews and Shabads.
In Part 1 - Understanding Sikhism - We understand look at the Sikh perspective on Death - In Part 2 - The History of the Sikhs - We look at the life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh - In Part 3 - This weeks Shabad Translation features a Shabad sung by Harjinder Singh of Sri Nagar Wale entitled Ram Ras Piya Re - In Part 4 - Resource Review we encourage you to visit Sikhroots dot com - In Part 5 - No Outside Broadcast this week - In Part 6 - The final part of the programme, Inspirations words and songs, we feature two tracks by an amazing group called Bliss.
In Part 1 - Understanding Sikhism - We understand the meaning of WGJKK WGJKF - In Part 2 - The History of the Sikhs - We look at the life of Guru Teg Bahadur - In Part 3 - This weeks Shabad Translation features a Shabad sung by Dya Singh of Australia entitled Man mero gaj, jehba meri kaati - In Part 4 - Resource Review we encourage you to enter the Sikhnet Film Festival - the closing date is the last day of August 2007 - In Part 5 - For the Outside broadcast segment we have interviews from two summer sikh camps held in West and East London - In Part 6 - The final part of the programme, Inspirations words and songs, we feature two tracks one by Mahan Kalpa Singh and Ben's Brother.
In Part 1 - Understanding Sikhism - We understand the meaning of Hukamnama and Seva - In Part 2 - The History of the Sikhs - We look at the life of Guru Har Gobind Ji - In Part 3 - This weeks Shabad Translation features a Shabad sung by Dya Singh of Australia entitled Bheyi prapat manukh dehoria - In Part 4 - Resource Review we check-out seva dot sikhnet dot com - In Part 5 - For the Outside broadcast segment we have highlights from the 18th UK Birmingham to London Cycle ride for Children with Leukaemia - organised by the Sikh Arts and Cultural Association - In Part 6 - The final part of the programme, Inspirations words and songs, we feature two tracks one by Simon Webb and the other by Niranjan Kaur Khalsa.
In Part 1 - Understanding Sikhism - We look at both the heritage and meaning of the words Sat Nam and Sat Sri Akal - In Part 2 - The History of the Sikhs - We remember the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji - This weeks Shabad Translation is Mithr Piaarae noo - Part 4 - Resource Review we check-out SikhChic - There is no Outside broadcast - In the final part of the programme, Inspirations we return to the featured shabad and this time it is sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
This week, in Understanding Sikhism we look at what the word Sikh means and a Sikh's way of life - In the History of the Sikhs section we look at the life of Guru Arjan Dev Ji - In the Shabad translation section we translate the Shabad Ustat Kar Kar Jeevan sung by Daler Mehndi - The resource review section features a website called SikhSangeet dot com - This week there is no outside broadcast - We end the programme, the Inspirational songs part, with two tracks from the Vancouver Sikh Spirit Khalsa 300 celebration CD.
This week a special compilation episode featuring selective highlights from the last eight episodes 14 to 21 - All these episodes are still online for you to hear in full.
This week - in Understanding Sikhism and The History of the Sikhs we look at Vaisakhi - We return to translate the Shabad Deh Shiva Bar Mohe - The resource review section features Hargo an amazing new artist - Our outside broadcast covers the Nagar Kirtan that took place in West London, where over 100,000 took part - We close with inspirational words and a song by Stevie Wonder called Conversation Peace.
This week the whole episode is dedicated to an outside broadcast, featuring a play held in London called the 1984 diary - The play is about self discovery and realisation - We outline the tragedy of 1984 together with interviews and extracts from the play.
In Understanding Sikhism and The History of The Sikhs we look at Holla Mohalla - This week's Shabad Translation is Koi Bole Ram Ram sung by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Resource Review, features Bliss - For the Outside Broadcast spot, we are extremely grateful to Gurumustuk Singh of Sikhwiki, Sikhnet and MrSikhnet for all his time in giving us an interview - We end this week's show with inspirational thoughts based on some research on how to avoid evil qualities such as hatred, jealousy, anger, touchiness and impatience, all factors that can be harmful to our health.
In - Understanding Sikhism - We look at Mutki – The path to Liberation, - History of the Sikhs – We remember the sacrifices of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh, This week's Shabad Translation is Tilang Namdev Ji sung by Wahe Guru Kaur - Resource Review, features Sat Kartar - For the Outside Broadcast spot, we are extremely grateful to have spent time with the Mayor of Hounslow when she attended an event at Hounslow Gurdwara – UK - We end this week's show with inspirational thoughts based on some research on making us all happy.
Understanding Sikhism - We look at the virtues of Sikhism, History of the Sikhs - Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Shabad Translation - Aukhi gharee nah dekhan dey by Davender and Mohiner Partap Singh, Resource Review - Satnam Singh Ramgotra an amazing drummer based in California, Outside Broadcast with Sikhspeak magazine Editor and Inspirational words from an amazing track called Love is the answer.
A special featuring extracts from a recent documentary on the rise of religious podcasting.
New Shows, New Format, New producer - Mr B and New Website - Featuring Understanding Sikhism, History of the Sikhs, Shabad Translation, Resource Review, Outside broadcast and both Inspirational songs and Inspirational music - Meaning of Mool Mantar, Guru Nanak's teaching, Translation of Paramaysareh, Review of Snatam Kaur's new CD Anand -Bliss, Coverage of the candlelight vigile in London, re: 1984 and Inspiring words.
We're back- After a short break - The break was due to revamping the programme - This week we have a special interim episode dedicated to peace - a selection of inspiring tracks to help us save the world, the children and wish for peace for all.
This weeks episode we thought we would create a snippet or review show based on the last 12 programmes that we have recorded - Welcoming new listeners to experience past episodes and offering existing listeners a chance to reference, rekindle and remember.