Sojhi: A Kid's Cast

Join Jasveen Kaur as she explores the sakhis, the stories from the Gurus' lives. This episode focuses on the significance of serving others and the opportunities to embrace and celebrate these experiences. In this sakhi, children will discover that seva doesn't have to feel like a chore or burden; with the right mindset, one can find joy in it. If you've ever visited a gurduara (Sikh place of learning), you might have wondered about certain things, such as the abundance of food (langar) being prepared and the diverse group of people engaging in seva (service). This leads us to Mata Khivi Ji, who believed that Vahiguru is present in everyone around us. She led the langar seva, from growing vegetables to cooking and serving food to cleaning the kitchen. In Mata Khivi Ji's example, Seva becomes a delightful celebration of cooperation, love, and community-building. Featuring: Jasveen Kaur Writer & Narrator: Jasveen Kaur Editor: Inni Kaur #KidsCast #Children #SikhCast #Sojhi, #Sikh, #KidsStories

Join Tandeep Kaur as she delves into the sakhis in Panjabi, the stories from the Gurus' lives. In this episode, she discusses Bhai Kanhaiya Ji and his compassionate treatment of opposing forces. It's crucial to recognize that everyone we encounter possesses a heart and mind and is part of a family. Considering that Vahiguru resides within everyone, it becomes essential to approach everyone with love and compassion. Bhai Kanhaiya Ji exemplified this principle by offering water to individuals on the opposing side, even those considered the "enemy." Featuring: Tandeep Kaur Writer: Jasveen Kaur Translator: Vineet Kaur Panjabi Editor: Gurdit Singh #KidsCast #Children #SikhCast #Sojhi, #Sikh, #KidsStories

Join Jasveen Kaur as she explores the sakhis, the stories from the Gurus' lives. This episode focuses on the significance of serving others and the opportunities to embrace and celebrate these experiences. In this sakhi, children will discover that seva doesn't have to feel like a chore or burden; with the right mindset, one can find joy in it. If you've ever visited a gurduara (Sikh place of learning), you might have wondered about certain things, such as the abundance of food (langar) being prepared and the diverse group of people engaging in seva (service). This leads us to Mata Khivi Ji, who believed that Vahiguru is present in everyone around us. She led the langar seva, from growing vegetables to cooking and serving food to cleaning the kitchen. In Mata Khivi Ji's example, Seva becomes a delightful celebration of cooperation, love, and community-building. Featuring: Jasveen Kaur Writer & Narrator: Jasveen Kaur Editor: Inni Kaur #KidsCast #Children #SikhCast #Sojhi, #Sikh, #KidsStories

Join Tandeep Kaur as she explores the sakhis in Panjabi, the stories from the Gurus' lives. This episode focuses on the significance of serving others and the opportunities to embrace and celebrate these experiences. In this sakhi, children will discover that seva doesn't have to feel like a chore or burden; with the right mindset, one can find joy in it. If you've ever visited a gurduara (Sikh place of learning), you might have wondered about certain things, such as the abundance of food (langar) being prepared and the diverse group of people engaging in seva (service). This leads us to Mata Khivi Ji, who believed that Vahiguru is present in everyone around us. She led the langar seva, from growing vegetables to cooking and serving food to cleaning the kitchen. In Mata Khivi Ji's example, Seva becomes a delightful celebration of cooperation, love, and community-building. Featuring: Tandeep Kaur Writer: Jasveen Kaur Translator: Vineet Kaur Panjabi Editor: Gurdit Singh #KidsCast #Children #SikhCast #Sojhi, #Sikh, #KidsStories

Join Tandeep Kaur as she explores the sakhis in Panjabi, the stories from the Gurus' lives. In this particular episode, she delves into the themes of sharing and caring. The Sacha Sauda sakhi sheds light on the genuine meaning behind sharing, caring, and engaging in honest trade. Guru Nanak Sahib faces a dilemma when he enters the village to gather materials for a potential business. The question arises: will the Guru heed his parents' advice or act in a manner that significantly benefits others? Compassion forms the core of caring, and for Guru Nanak Sahib, prioritizing the feeding of the hungry becomes a higher calling. It serves as a perfect example for all of us to follow. Featuring: Tandeep Kaur Writer: Jasveen Kaur Translator: Vineet Kaur Panjabi Editor: Gurdit Singh #KidsCast #Children #SikhCast #Sojhi, #Sikh, #KidsStories

Join Jasveen Kaur as she explores the sakhis, the stories from the Gurus' lives. In this particular episode, she delves into the themes of sharing and caring. The Sacha Sauda sakhi sheds light on the genuine meaning behind sharing, caring, and engaging in honest trade. Guru Nanak Sahib faces a dilemma when he enters the village to gather materials for a potential business. The question arises: will the Guru heed his parents' advice or act in a manner that significantly benefits others? Compassion forms the core of caring, and for Guru Nanak Sahib, prioritizing the feeding of the hungry becomes a higher calling. It serves as a perfect example for all of us to follow. Featuring: Jasveen Kaur Writer & Narrator: Jasveen Kaur Editor: Inni Kaur #KidsCast #Children #SikhCast #Sojhi, #Sikh, #KidsStories

Vahiguru created everything, and Vahiguru is all around us. Thank you all for joining us throughout this glowing journey we’ve all had with one another. It has been a pleasure sharing the sakhis of Guru Nanak Sahib. In this final podcast, we will get to hear a sakhi centering around Guru ji’s important decision: who will be the next Guru? Guru ji has taught us all so many life lessons; a special one is being discussed in this final episode: the need for us to live enriched, full lives while here in this world. We must work our hardest to make this world the best it can be, not only for ourselves but also for those who come next. ~~~ Featuring: Inni Kaur #Nanakshahi550 #Children #KidsCast #SikhPodcast #Podcast #Sojhi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support Book: Sakhi Time with Nani ji Author: Inni Kaur Editor: Mallika Kaur Translator: Balbir Madhopuri English Narrator: Inni Kaur Panjabi Narrator: Arpinder Kaur

The sakhi of how Guru Angad Sahib and Guru ji met is momentous. Their paths crossed at the perfect time. Guru Angad Sahib was Bhai Lehna ji at that time. Guru ji’s wisdom was something that Bhai Lehna ji was absolutely missing in his life. He was unaware of the power of Vahiguru. Guru ji wisdom and understanding broadened Bhai Lehna ji. This beautiful sakhi truly captures how wise Guru ji was, so wise that Bhai Lehna ji felt that he needed to reshape his life to live by the wisdom of Guru ji. Listen along to hear the meeting of Bhai Lehna ji with Guru ji. ~~~ Featuring: Inni Kaur #Nanakshahi550 #Children #KidsCast #SikhPodcast #Podcast #Sojhi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support Book: Sakhi Time with Nani ji Author: Inni Kaur Editor: Mallika Kaur Translator: Balbir Madhopuri English Narrator: Inni Kaur Panjabi Narrator: Arpinder Kaur

Do you know about Bhumi? The rich landlord from Dhaka, India? Well, if you don’t know of him, hit the play button. This is a sakhi you’re not going to want to miss. There’s a reason why Bhumi was so rich. Guru ji learned why and he demanded that Bhumi make good on the pain that he had caused. But rather than going the traditional route, Guru ji requested that Bhumi follow through with four promises. Guru ji wanted Bhumi to learn his lesson and be true to his word and follow the right path. Promises are never meant to be broken. They have significance in relationships, communication, and respect. Find out if Bhumi kept his promises. Listen to learn more about Bhumi’s path from crime to compassion. ~~~ Featuring: Inni Kaur #Nanakshahi550 #Children #KidsCast #SikhPodcast #Podcast #Sojhi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support Book: Sakhi Time with Nani ji Author: Inni Kaur Editor: Mallika Kaur Translator: Balbir Madhopuri English Narrator: Inni Kaur Panjabi Narrator: Arpinder Kaur

The next sakhi takes us to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Around the year 1525, Guru ji and Bhai Mardana arrived in Mecca. Guru ji’s interaction with the qazi (a Muslim scholar) was very shaky at first because the qazi thought Guru ji was disrespectful. The qazi felt that Guru ji should not be pointing his feet towards the Kaa’ba. To the qazi, Vahiguru existed only in Kaa’ba. Guru ji tuned into this and made it a point to educate the qazi that Vahiguru is all around us. Vahiguru created everything and exists within every heart. It’s important to see what the meaning of such truly is. Listen to this podcast to enlighten your mind about Vahiguru. ~~~ Featuring: Inni Kaur #Nanakshahi550 #Children #KidsCast #SikhPodcast #Podcast #Sojhi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support Book: Sakhi Time with Nani ji Author: Inni Kaur Editor: Mallika Kaur Translator: Balbir Madhopuri English Narrator: Inni Kaur Panjabi Narrator: Arpinder Kaur

Are you enjoying this journey of learning? Send us an email if you feel enlightened by this mode of learning and self-reflection. Onto our next sakhi; this one reflects on doing the right thing. Every day, we are motivated and inspired to do kind acts for one another and always speak up. Guru ji was the absolute embodiment of this ideal. Guru ji was even sent to prison for doing the right thing! Vahiguru exists in everyone – even in those who don’t embody what Guru ji stood for. Surprisingly, mean people also have Vahiguru in them; they just have forgotten that. All they need is a special reminder from a place of love that Vahiguru is in them. Begin listening to the podcast now; you’re going to get inspired to do the right thing. ~~~ Featuring: Inni Kaur #Nanakshahi550 #Children #KidsCast #SikhPodcast #Podcast #Sojhi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support Book: Sakhi Time with Nani ji Author: Inni Kaur Editor: Mallika Kaur Translator: Balbir Madhopuri English Narrator: Inni Kaur Panjabi Narrator: Arpinder Kaur

The next sakhi in our series takes us to the town of Puri, in India. The Mayor of the town invited Guru ji and Bhai Mardana to listen to Aarti, a special prayer performed by the priests. Guru ji happily accepted. The next day, at the prayer service, Guru ji angered the priests by not following them in prayer. This beautiful sakhi highlights compassion to people and their different needs, desires, and choices. Vahiguru has no shape or form; Vahiguru is everywhere around us. Listen to this podcast; it’s filled with stars, lamps, and pearls. ~~~ Featuring: Inni Kaur #Nanakshahi550 #Children #KidsCast #SikhPodcast #Podcast #Sojhi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support Book: Sakhi Time with Nani ji Author: Inni Kaur Editor: Mallika Kaur Translator: Balbir Madhopuri English Narrator: Inni Kaur Panjabi Narrator: Arpinder Kaur

This podcast brings us to Haridwar, a town that lies on the banks of the Ganges river. Guru ji challenges the thinking of the men whom he meets at the river. They explore the idea of sending love to the ancestors by providing them with resources, in this case being water. But Guru ji posits that we need to embrace our love for our loved ones that are alive today rather than focusing on those that have left this world. The eye-opening discussion is absolutely worth listening to because it broadens your mindset on how we engage as human beings and how we express our compassion and love for one another. ~~~ Featuring: Inni Kaur #Nanakshahi550 #Children #KidsCast #SikhPodcast #Podcast #Sojhi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support Book: Sakhi Time with Nani ji Author: Inni Kaur Editor: Mallika Kaur Translator: Balbir Madhopuri English Narrator: Inni Kaur Panjabi Narrator: Arpinder Kaur

Our next podcast takes place in Tulamba, focusing on a man named Sajjan and an inn he ran for travelers to stay overnight. Over time, Sajjan began engaging in a very unhealthy habit, which negatively affected travelers. He was stealing personal items from the rooms where the travelers were staying. What started as a means of keeping things left behind when the travelers left quickly turned into him going right into their rooms and stealing it while staying at the inn. Guru ji and Bhai Mardana decided to stay at Sajjan’s inn while traveling through Tulamba. Sajjan was thrilled, mostly because he had this sense that Guru ji was wealthy. His goal was to rob Guru ji. Listen to find out what happened next. ~~~ Featuring: Inni Kaur #Nanakshahi550 #Children #KidsCast #SikhPodcast #Podcast #Sojhi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support Book: Sakhi Time with Nani ji Author: Inni Kaur Editor: Mallika Kaur Translator: Balbir Madhopuri English Narrator: Inni Kaur Panjabi Narrator: Arpinder Kaur

In this episode, we delve into Malik Bhago, a very wealthy and powerful man who held a feast for the gods and goddesses to seek their blessings. Guru ji was the only one who refused his invitation. It was infuriating to Malik Bhago that someone would decline an invitation to a feast; he wanted every holy man’s blessing. But the reason was simple: we are all children of Vahiguru, and there is not one person that is higher or more important than the other. Guru ji knew who Malik Bhago really was? Listen to find out what Guru ji knew about the feast and how Malik Bhago reacted afterward. ~~~ Featuring: Inni Kaur #Nanakshahi550 #Children #KidsCast #SikhPodcast #Podcast #Sojhi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support Book: Sakhi Time with Nani ji Author: Inni Kaur Editor: Mallika Kaur Translator: Balbir Madhopuri English Narrator: Inni Kaur Panjabi Narrator: Arpinder Kaur

In this episode, we learn more about friendships and growing up while remaining apart. Guru Nanak Sahib ji left Talwandi to live with his sister, Bebe Nanaki, and her husband, Jairam Das, in Sultanpur. The Governor of Sultanpur hired Guru ji to manage the storehouse. It was quite an important job. After a few years, Guru ji invited his best friend, Bhai Mardana, to live with him. Listen and find out what happens when the two friends begin living together. ~~~ Featuring: Inni Kaur #Nanakshahi550 #Children #KidsCast #SikhPodcast #Podcast #Sojhi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support Book: Sakhi Time with Nani ji Author: Inni Kaur Editor: Mallika Kaur Translator: Balbir Madhopuri English Narrator: Inni Kaur Panjabi Narrator: Arpinder Kaur

In this episode, we explore what happened during Guru Nanak Sahib’s “janeu” ceremony. When Guru ji was eleven years old, Pandit Hardyal, the family priest, told his parents, Pita Kalu ji and Mata Tripta ji, that now was his time for the “janeu” ceremony. They agreed and set up the plans for the ceremony. However, things did not go according to plan. Follow along to find out what happened at the “janeu” ceremony. ~~~ Featuring: Inni Kaur #Nanakshahi550 #Children #KidsCast #SikhPodcast #Podcast #Sojhi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support Book: Sakhi Time with Nani ji Author: Inni Kaur Editor: Mallika Kaur Translator: Balbir Madhopuri English Narrator: Inni Kaur Panjabi Narrator: Arpinder Kaur

In this episode, we learn that Guru Nanak Sahib was unlike other children in the village; he was more in tune with nature. He spent his days watching the birds and the trees and talking with all the holy men who came to the village. He had so many questions about life. Pita ji was not pleased with his constant questioning, so he sent Guru ji to the village school. Pandit Gopal Dass, the school teacher, noted that Guru ji was quite a fast learner. A few years went by, and the Pandit alerted Pita ji that although Guru ji was an incredible student and great learner, he still had several questions about life. Listen to what happens next ... ~~~ Featuring: Inni Kaur #Nanakshahi550 #Children #KidsCast #SikhPodcast #Podcast #Sojhi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support Book: Sakhi Time with Nani ji Author: Inni Kaur Editor: Mallika Kaur Translator: Balbir Madhopuri English Narrator: Inni Kaur Panjabi Narrator: Arpinder Kaur