In this special Guru Nanak Jayanti episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, we engage in a thoughtful conversation with Bhajan Singh, Secretary of Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Dadar – prominently known as the Dadar Gurudwara. Together, we explore the essence of Sikhism and the profound life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.From the origin of Guru Nanak Jayanti and the formation of Sikh principles to the making of the Guru Granth Sahib, this conversation delves deep into the wisdom that shaped one of the world’s most compassionate faiths. Bhajan Singh shares lesser-known stories of Guru Nanak’s pilgrimage to Mecca, his musical journeys with Bhai Mardana, the beginnings of Langar, and how Kartarpur came to be.Tune in to uncover the meaning of “Ik Onkar”, the story behind Sikh traditions, and how Guru Nanak’s teachings bridge divides to celebrate one universal truth.
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Timestamp:
00:00 - whats coming up?
0:55 - Bhavya x Bhajan Singh begins
2:11 - Why Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated
3:41 - Principles of Guru Nanak
8:16 - How Sikh principles were formed
11:41 - How Guru Granth Sahib was made
15:28 - Guru Nanak’s pilgrimage to Mecca
17:47 - Who's bigger – Hindu or Muslim?
19:54 - Why Guru Nanak wore a disguise
22:27 - Guru Nanak played music in Baghdad
24:51 - Guru Granth Sahib’s evolution
27:33 - New versions of Guru Granth Sahib?
29:44 - How a Gurudwara is made, rituals
31:00 - Guru Nanak vanished in a river for 3 days
33:24 - Guru Nanak read Namaz in a Masjid
35:22 - Guru Nanak's journey's timeline
38:00 - Guru Nanak's end of life, making Kartarpur
39:25 - Holy cities for Sikhs
40:16 - Panja Saheb & the sacrifice of Sikhs
43:40 - Bhai Mardana
45:34 - Guru Nanak walked for 30K+ miles
47:54 - When did Sikhs start wearing turbans?
50:09 - When did Langar start?
53:07 - Bhai Mardana’s story
57:56 - 5 steps/Khand
1:06:25 - “Ek Onkar” meaning
1:08:00 - Ram, Vitthal, Gopal, etc mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib
1:09:22 - Guru Nanak & women empowerment
1:12:49 - Final words
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