Sikhwithin Podcast

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.

This weeks episode the meaning section we briefly cover the Sikh Takhats - the history section looks at the life of Maharaja Duleep Singh - The shabad translation features the shabad - Tu Mera Pita sung by Dya Singh and Party from Australia - We close the show with inspirational extracts from Sting and an amazing group called Tribute to Mardana.

This weeks episode the meaning section we briefly covers 2 Sikh ceremonies - Birth and Marriage - the history section looks at the life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh - The shabad translation features the shabad - Prubh Paas Jun Kee Arudhaas sung by Dya Singh and Party from Australia - We close the show with inspirational extracts from James Blunt and M Jackson - Suggesting the need for world peace.

This weeks episode the show is c-hosted and we return to our normal format of meanings, history, stories, a shabad translation and inspirational music - We look at the importance of Gurdwaras and the life of Guru Hargobin Ji - Our shabad translation features the shabad - Mera Mujhme sung by Chitra Roy. We close the show with a track by Elton John suggesting that we should be truly gratful for what we have - We suggest that humanity helps each other, especially in a world of unfortunate inequality.

This weeks episode is a special outside broadcast recorded at Trafalgar Square London at an event organised to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of the Guru Arjan Dev Ji - We have interviews with an MP, Religious representatives, the Scouts brigade and some the Sevadars handing out water and cold drinks - Interviews have been used in this episode to communicate the importance of this event.

We are back and now in our new studio - This week we explore common Sikh words followed by a Shahbad translation of Hum Maile Tum oojal kartay - In the Sikh History spot we cover a brief history of Guru Ram Das Ji - The story this week is also about Guru Ram Da Ji during the time he became the 4th Guru of the Sikhs - The inspirational music this week is from Dido outling that really our life is for rent and we need to make the most of it - We close with a medley of Shabads sung by Snatam Kaur during her recent visit to London.

This week we have developed an outside broadcast special - Recorded in Southall we travelled to different Gurdwaras, we have posted the photos on the blog site - In the meanings section we talk about the 5 rings that surround a Sikh - Our featured Shabad translation is from Snatam Kaur - Also in this episode we are grateful for our audio support from Rohin Singh and special guest Jasprit Singh currently completing his MA in museum studies and working at the Victoria and Albert museum Jasprit helped with this weeks story - the origins of the Red Cross concept by a Sikh - We close with some inspirational music from Paul Hardcastle and M People.

This week feature more exploration of the meaning of words such as Satnam, Sat Sri Akal and Waheguru with our special guest Sardar Pritam Singh - followed by a Shabad translation of a wonderful shahbad called Suni-ia-listening sung by Snatam Kaur - We have a Guru Nanak story and we close with some inspirational music from Stevie Wonder and Simon Webbe.

This week we have a special episode for Vaisakhi - Normally the programme is sectioned into five areas segments - Meanings, Shabad translation, History of the Sikhs, a Story and some inspirational songs - This week we've rolled the first three segments into one. We cover in the first part of the programme, the history of Vaisakhi, the 5 Ks of the Sikhs, what happens at the Gurdwara during this special day and recent developments for a dedicated Sikh calendar. Our featured backing track is called Hari Har by Snatam Kaur from the CD Grace - We have 2 Shabad Translations this week - One at the beginning of the programme - Deh Shiva Bar Mohe also known as the Sikh National Anthem - and one at the end of the programme - Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam Ji - Inspirational songs this week include - Free by the Lighthouse family - I thought of this as we need to remember the fight for freedom at the time of Vaisakhi and There will come a day by Incognito from the CD LIfe Stranger than fiction.