Suraj Podcast

This podcast is the first of a limited number of longform podcasts that highlight significant events from The Suraj Podcast. This extended podcast is a compilation of episodes 90-93 of The Suraj Podcast recounting the martyrdom [shahidi] of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. For those that wish to enjoy even further context, we encourage listening to episodes 86-89 which narrate additional preceding events to Guru Arjan Dev Ji's Shahidi including the Gurgaddi of Guru Hargobind, Guru Arjan Dev Ji's last meeting with Mata Ganga, and Guru Arjan Dev Ji's final discussion with Jahangir.

In this episode we hear of Ramrai's end - brought about by his own corrupt Masands. This relates to Chapter 6 of Season (rut) 2.

In this episode hear the story of Ram Kaur, Ramrai's eldest wife. This relates to Chapter 5 of Season (rut) 2.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh composes his poetry along the banks of the Yamuna River before visiting Kapal Mochan, where he playfully deceives many pilgrims.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh and his Sikhs train in martial arts before meeting with Ramrai on a boat in the middle of the Yamuna River. This relates to Chapter 3 of Rut 2.

In this episode, Ramrai, the son of Guru Harrai, makes a plan to meet with Guru Gobind Singh. We hear how the Masands of Ramrai arrive in Paonta Sahib to organize the a discreet meeting between the two leaders.

This is the first episode of second season (rut), the Poet Santokh Singh begins with an invocation to the ten Gurus. Also hear how 500 Pathans enlist into the Guru's Army.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh hunts a tiger with only a shield and sword before bidding farewell to Pir Buddhu Shah. This is the concluding chapter of the first season (rut).

In this track hear how Guru Gobind Singh orchestrates a treaty and unity between King Fateh Shah and King Medani Prakash before going into the forests to hunt a man-eating tiger. This relates to chapter 50 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Pir Budhu Shah arrives in Paonta Sahib and Guru Gobind Singh's plan to create unity between the two kings, Fateh Shah and Medani Prakash. This relates to Chapter 49 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Ramrai (Guru Harrai's son and Guru Gobind Singh's nephew) was worried about the new arrival of the martial Guru in his region. Two delegates were sent from the Guru's house to calm Ramrai's anguish. This relates to Chapter 48 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh establishes Paonta Sahib at the foothills of the Himalayas. This relates to Chapter 47 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh enjoys the riverbanks alongside the Yamuna (Jamuna) River near Paonta Sahib. This relates to Chapter 46 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh along with his army arrive in the region of Nahan, where they are greeted by the king, Medani Prakash. This relates to chapter 45 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh with his standing army leave Anandpur, traveling south east to the region of Nahan, along the Himalayan foothills. This relates to Chapter 44 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how the minister of the Nahan king arrives in Anandpur, requesting the Guru to arrive in the mountainous valley of Nahan, at the foothills of the Himalayas. This relates to chapter 43 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh responds to his mother, Mata Gujari, who wanted to squash any conflict in the region. This relates to Chapter 42 of season 1.

In this episode hear how all the mountain kings get together and make a plan related to Guru Gobind Singh. This relates to Chapter 41 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode we hear how Guru Gobind Singh reacts to the proposal by the delegation of Bhimchand, including Kesari Chand and Pamma Brahmin, how they are beaten out of the court. This relates to Chapter 40 of Season (rut) 1.

Raja Bhimchand's delegation, including Kesari Chand (his brother-in-law) and his purohit (Brahmin priest) Pamma, arrives in Anandpur to meet with Guru Gobind Singh. This relates to Chapter 39 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how the king (raja) of Basohli, Kirpal Katochia, schemes against Guru Gobind Singh in trying to spark conflict between the Guru and Bhimchand. This relates to Chapter 38 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh anoints Nandchand as the top minister (divān) within his court along with a vivid description of the Guru's hunting expeditions through the forests around Anandpur. This relates to Chapter 37 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Mata Gujari tries to guide Guru Gobind Singh away from his martial practices, with the desire of keeping the peace in the Punjab hills. This relates to Chapter 36 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Bhimchand's chief officer meets and then praises Guru Gobind Singh. This relates to Chapter 35 of season (rut) one.

In this episode hear how Bhimchand rejects the advice of his close council and sends his chief officer to Anandpur Sahib to meet with the Guru. This relates to Chapter 34 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how the minister of Bhimchand returns back empty handed and how Bhimchand stubbornly continues on with his plan to steal the elephant of Guru Gobind Singh. This relates to Chapter 33 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode we hear how the minister of King Bhimchand leaves Anandpur without the Prasadi elephant of Guru Gobind Singh, unable to trick the Guru. This relates to Chapter 32 of season 1.

In this episode hear how the King of Kahlur, Bhimchand, within his court constructs a scheme to secure the possession of Guru Gobind Singh's Prasadi elephant. This relates to Chapter 31 of Season 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh bids farewell to Raja Bhimchand and the martial training the Guru performs along with his warrior Sikhs. This relates to Chapter 30 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode we hear how Bhimchand is shown some of the rare items within the Guru's house like the Prasadi elephant and the extravagant tent, made in Kabul. This relates to Chapter 29 of season (rut) one.

In this episode hear how Bhimchand meets with Guru Gobind Singh in Anandpur Sahib. This relates to Chapter 28 of season 1.

In this episode hear how the minister of Bhimchand arrives in Anandpur Sahib to meet with Guru Gobind Singh. This relates to Chapter 27 of season 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh, with his forces, ride high into the hills to sound off his Ranjit Nagara, the Victory causing War Drum. This relates to Chapter 26 of Season 1.

In this episode hear how the Masands are worried about Guru Gobind Singh's plan to construct a war drum, hear the discussion that takes place within the household. This relates to Chapter 25 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh commissions a massive war drum, nagara, which sparks some concern amongst the Masands of the community. This relates to Chapter 24 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear about Rattan Rai's time with the Guru and how he takes the Pahul initiation ceremony along with his mother and army. This relates to Chapte3 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Rattan Rai of Assam arrives in the court of Guru Gobind Singh in Anandpur Sahib, bringing with him many offerings. This relates to Chapter 22 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode we begin a short series of episodes about Rattan Rai, a king from Assam, who has a desire to come visit Guru Gobind Singh in Anandpur. This relates to Chapter 21 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how a Masand from Kabul commissions an extraordinary tent for Guru Gobind Singh, also we hear of the Guru's second marriage. This relates to Chapter 20 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode we'll hear about Guru Gobind Singh's daily martial training routine, including hand to hand combat, archery, musket marksmanship, and horse-riding. This relates to Chapter 19 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear a story about a bear tamer who brings a brown bear into the court of Guru Gobind Singh. This relates to Chapter 18 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how the wedding party disbands, leaving from Anandpur Sahib before Guru Gobind Singh wrestles and play fights with his friends in the Sutlej river. This relates to Chapter 17 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode we hear how the wedding party arrives back in Anandpur Sahib where Mata Jito is met with all the women of the Guru's house. We also hear the story of a thief who is caught. This relates to Chapter 16 of Season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh creates a natural spring with his spear before leaving Guru Ka Lahore to return to Anandpur. This relates to Chapter 15 of Season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how the various congregations from different cities set up langars [communal kitchens], each providing food for the entire Bharat [groom's wedding party] for a day. This relates to Chapter 14 of season (rut) 1.

In this episode we hear how the Guru's wedding party sets up camp in Guru Ka Lahore. We hear how after the milni the laavan were performed between Guru Gobind Singh and Jit Kaur. This relates to Chapter 13 of Season (rut) 1.

In this episode we hear of Guru Gobind Singh's maiyan and how the wedding party mounts up and heads towards the groom's side for the ceremonies. This relates to Chapter 12 of Season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how the wedding preparations have begun, commencing Guru Gobind Singh's first wedding. This relates to Chapter 11 of Season (rut) 1.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh organizes the construction of Guru Ka Lahore located to the north of Anandpur Sahib. This relates to Chapter 10 of Season (rut) 1.

In this episode we hear how Guru Gobind Singh is engaged to Mata Jito, daughter of Harjas Subhikhi from Lahore.

In this episode we hear how about Aurangzeb's conflict with Tana Shah, the last ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty in South India along with the Guru's martial training when amassing an army.