Spiritual Living: Recent Episodes
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Why do we suffer? Is happiness normal? This video explores what our natural state of being is and what causes us to begin to suffer.
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) 11.
How to find contentment to cope with grief in the death of a loved one.
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) 28 Q&A.
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) Pauri 28 Q&A.
Bhai Satpal Singh explains the essential method of enlightenment and destruction of the ego in one minute.
Taken from Pauri (verse) 6 in the Jap ji Sahib English translation series of videos.
How can we better understand Gurbani? Are we reading it from a dualistic perspective? This video explains how we always need to take everything said in the Guru Granth Sahib back to IK.
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) 13.
This video explains the meaning of the Gurdwara as an entry point of going within ourselves.
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) 21 (Part 2).
A question often arises as to how to teach children to meditate on Naam. Satpal Singh describes Sikh parenting techniques for how to benefit from meditation for children.
This video addresses the rise of Atheism in teenagers and children.
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) Pauri 27 (Part 2) Q&A.
This video is inspired by Bhai Gurdas ji:
ਸੀਹ ਪਜੂਤੀ ਬਕਰੀ ਮਰਦੀ ਹੋਈ ਹੜ ਹੜ ਹਸੀ।
A goat was caught by a lion and while about to die, it gave out a horse laugh.
ਸੀਹੁ ਪੁਛੈ ਵਿਸਮਾਦੁ ਹੋਇ ਇਤੁ ਅਉਸਰ ਕਿਤੁ ਰਹਸਿ ਰਹਸੀ।
The surprised lion asked why it was so happy at such a moment (of its death).
ਬਿਨਉ ਕਰੇਂਦੀ ਬਕਰੀ ਪੁਤ੍ਰ ਅਸਾਡੇ ਕੀਚਨਿ ਖਸੀ।
Humbly the goat replied that the testicles of our male progeny are crushed in order to castrate them.
ਅਕ ਧਤੂਰਾ ਖਾਧਿਆ ਕੁਹਿ ਕੁਹਿ ਖਲ ਉਖਲਿ ਵਿਣਸੀ।
We eat only wild plants of arid regions yet our skin is peeled and pounded.
ਮਾਸੁ ਖਾਨਿ ਗਲ ਵਢਿਕੈ ਹਾਲੁ ਤਿਨਾੜਾ ਕਉਣੁ ਹੋਵਸੀ।
I think about the plight of those (like you) who cut the throat of others and eat their flesh.
ਗਰਬੁ ਗਰੀਬੀ ਦੇਹ ਖੇਹ ਖਾਜੁ ਅਖਾਜੁ ਅਕਾਜੁ ਕਰਸੀ।
The body of both of the proud and the humble will become dust ultimately, but, even then the body of the arrogant (lion) is inedible and that of the humble (goat) attains the status of edible.
ਜਗਿ ਆਇਆ ਸਭ ਕੋਇ ਮਰਸੀ ॥੧੭॥
All who came to this world have to die ultimately.
How to teach children about death and contentment?
Mindfulness for kids, children and teenagers.
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) 34 Q&A.
Children's question & answer: If the Guru is inside you then why do we go to the Gurdwara (Sikh temple)?
Bhai Satpal Singh answers using the example of super-hero's that children look up to and explains that the Guru, once revealed inside you makes you the real super-hero on earth.
Can we find God through singing? Why is song such an effective form of meditation? This video explains the purpose of Kirtan as a tool for meditation during a Kids Q&A session.
One of the most important question we all face at times of difficulty is "If there is a God then why do bad things happen?"
This video initially uses light-hearted humour to give a very serious message towards the end. Bhai Satpal Singh explains that how we view circumstances in life causes our perceptions of Good and Bad and ultimately lead to our suffering.
How do we detach ourselves from people and overcome the past? Mistakes of the past leave us feeling hurt and looking to blame the ones who caused us pain.
Recorded in Bangkok, Thailand in March 2018.
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How can I avoid feeling sad?
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Why does happiness never last?
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Why am I constantly swinging from sadness (Dukh) to happiness (Sukh) in my life?
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Expectation (Fantasy) - (minus) reality = Sadness (Dukh) or Happiness (Sukh)
SOLUTION: Did you know there is a simple formula to avoid getting sad?
Most of us think we know what sadness and happiness is and why they occur. We see our relationship with the material world as our source of these emotions. But the emotions are experienced inside us. So the solution must also come from within.
Death in the family causes grief and suffering. Through Gurmat spiritual wisdom and practice we can learn new ways to cope with grief and the death of loved ones. It starts with by changing our sense of ownership towards our friends and ourselves.
A short clip taken from the Sikh Channel Interview with Bhai Satpal Singh on Grief & Dealing With Death of Loved Ones.
When we are suffering we think that comforts are the solution. But identification with suffering and comforts both tie us down.
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) 25 (Part 2).
How can pain be a medicine (Dukh Daroo)? How can we use difficulties in our lives and convert them to heal ourselves from Dukh (Suffering) to Sukh (Peace)?
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) 25 (Part 2) Q&A.
How do we deal with pain and sorrow?
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) 26 (Part 1) Q&A.
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy scripture) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) 26 (Part 1) Q&A.
Death is something that we are encouraged to forget. The reality is that everything and everyone is destined to die. Dealing with death creates a detachment from the world. This leads to our peace and ability to cope with loss in life.
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) Pauri 28.
A short clip taken from the Sikh Channel Interview with Bhai Satpal Singh on Grief & Dealing With Death of Loved Ones.
What to do if you are suffering right now for the loss of a loved one?
Grief response is how your response to an event or circumstance in life causes you grief. Suffering is caused by resistance.
A short clip taken from the Sikh Channel Interview with Bhai Satpal Singh on Grief & Dealing With Death of Loved Ones.
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) Pauri 30 Q&A.
Death is a reality we all have to face at points in our lives. But it often shocks us and we suffer agony and deep sadness. Liberation from this is in being prepared.
Preparing for death as part of your daily spiritual practice is an essential teaching of Sikh meditation.
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) Pauri 29 Q&A.
Do we need to keep or kill the five vices?
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) 35 Q&A.
How can we teach children what anger is? This video explains a technique in which we can help children recognise emotions such as anger within themselves and explain to them how to defeat these thieves.
Anger management for kids
A short clip taken from a talk on the first composition of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book) called Jap Ji Sahib. This video is from Pauri (verse) Pauri 29 Q&A.