The Sikh Cast

Explore Anjuli: ⁠https://gurugranthsahib.io/bani/ANJL
Explore Anjulia: ⁠⁠⁠https://gurugranthsahib.io/bani/ANJ

The word ‘anjuli’ refers to the gesture of cupping or folding the hands. It can signify prayer, supplication, seeking blessings, acceptance of the Divine will, or a gesture of salutation. In the Hindu tradition, a palmful of water offered to ancestors or deities is also called anjuli. The word ‘anjulia’ is the plural form of ‘anjuli.’
Featuring: Sukhmann Kaur (https://sikhri.org/people/sukhmann-kaur)

In this episode of the Sikh Cast, join Researchers Santbir Singh and Damanpreet Singh as they reflect on Vaisakhi and the principle of sovereignty. The two discuss Santbir Singh’s article, titled: Sovereignty in Motion: Sikh Governance Models.
Listen in as they explore Sikh sovereignty as it manifests in four political forms across the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, and reflect on the way these examples and serve as multiple precedents for how the Panth has coordinated authority, disciplined power, and defended collective dignity.

Read more: https://sikhri.org/articles/sovereignty-in-motion-sikh-governance-models

Featuring:
Santbir Singh (https://sikhri.org/people/santbir-singh)
Damanpreet Singh (https://sikhri.org/people/damanpreet-singh)

Sidak alum Ikroop Singh chats with Sidak Facilitator, Jasleen Kaur and reflects on his past Sidak experience—from moving through initial discomfort to having deep conversations, forming meaningful bonds, and becoming more compassionate.
Sidak seeks to provide young Sikh adults with a gift of Gurmat-centered leadership learning experience to secure—and transform—the Sikh future.
Learn more about Sidak: ⁠https://social.sikhri.org/tsi-sidak⁠

Featuring:
Jasleen Kaur (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sikhri.org/people/jasleen-kaur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Explore Birhare: https://bit.ly/birhare-podcast

The word ‘birhare’ comes from ‘birha,’ meaning separation, or the pain of separation. ‘Birhare,’ meaning ‘songs of separation,’ is a poetic form that gives voice to this pain of separation. These three Sabads powerfully convey the experience of separation and express a yearning for union with IkOankar (the Divine).

Featuring: Sukhmann Kaur

Recorded in Chandigarh, the dialogue, featuring Harinder Singh — author, educator, and co-founder of SikhRI — and Journalist & Author Roopinder Singh, invites viewers to engage deeply with the life, vision, and the eternal wisdom of the Tenth Sovereign.
Through history, poetry, Gurmat-centered reflection, and lived experience, the conversation explores Guru Gobind Singh Sahib not only as a historical figure but as a timeless embodiment of divine wisdom on sovereignty, freedom, love, justice, and human dignity.

Featuring:
Harinder Singh (https://sikhri.org/people/harinder-singh)
Roopinder Singh

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/jcrQLOZo9j4