The Story Of The Sikhs

Dec 21 2024 58 ep. 59 mins 271

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The power of storytelling meets the colorful history of the Sikh faith in the Story of the Sikhs.

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(1) A Prophet Emerges

Feb 13 2018 52 mins

A precocious child named Nanak, who grows up questioning inequality and superstition has a spiritual epiphany as a young man that gives him a sense of mission.

(2) The Wanderers

Feb 13 2018 42 mins

With his faithful companion, Mardana the minstrel in tow, Nanak sets out on a series of journeys that will last for decades and will bring him to wondrous places as he develops bold new ideas and creates the institutions which will ensure their propagation and survival.

(3) The Darb Al Hajj

Feb 13 2018 57 mins

Nanak dons the garb of a Muslim pilgrim and sets out on the ancient Indo-Egyptian trade route to journey to Mecca.

(4) The Passing of the Torch

Feb 13 2018 42 mins

As the time approaches for Guru Nanak to depart, he anoints one of his beloved followers, Angad as the next Guru of the Sikhs, ensuring that the fledgling faith he has created will survive and thrive.

(5) The Sanctuary of the Homeless

Feb 13 2018 53 mins

In the tradition of Guru Nanak, Guru Angad chooses his humblest and most faithful disciple, Amardas to succeed him as the next Guru, bypassing his own sons.

(6) The Blood Of a Matriarch

Mar 13 2018 43 mins

Pleased with the devotion of his daughter, Bibi Bhani, Guru Amardas makes a prophecy which will have far reaching consequences for the faith.

(7) The Rainbird

Mar 13 2018 45 mins

Prithi Chand, the oldest son of Guru Ramdas, expresses great bitterness and rage as his youngest brother Arjan is chosen to be the next Guru of the Sikhs.

(8) The Blessing

Mar 13 2018 53 mins

Guru Arjan’s wife, Mata Ganga, distraught at being childless, is sent to seek the blessing of Bhai Buddha, a venerable old Sikh, who has served the faith from the time of Guru Nanak.

(9) A Holy Book is Born

Mar 13 2018 50 mins

Guru Arjan, as his crowning achievement, creates the Guru Granth Sahib, the egalitarian scripture of the Sikhs, with contributions from the Sikh Gurus as well as enlightened souls from other faiths.

(10) The Cool Heart of the Inferno

Mar 13 2018 53 mins

From the tragic martyrdom of Guru Arjan rises a great institution that will forever define the character of Sikhs and Sikhism.