Introducing Paigham-i-Goya: Expression of Love, new translations of a selection of ghazals from Bhai Nand Lal “Goya.” Today’s podcast begins with a recitation of Bhai Nand Lal’s ghazal in Persian, followed by a new English transcreation, the result of a unique collaboration between Dr. Fatima Fayyaz and Dr. Nadhra Khan of Lahore University of Management Sciences, Damanpreet Singh, writer, and graduate student, and Inni Kaur of SikhRI, followed by a discussion between Daman and Inni about the beauty of the ghazal and the transcreation process.
Follow Damanpreet and Inni as they discuss their learnings and challenges while engaging with the words of Bhai Nand Lal. The unique and symbolic meanings that these ghazals reveal are a treat for those who yearn to get a glimpse into the court of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.

Author: Bhai Nand Lal “Goya” 
Collection: Divan-i-Goya 
Transcreators: Fatima Fayyaz, Inni Kaur, Nadhra Khan, and Damanpreet Singh 
Persian Narrator: Gholamhossein Sajadi 
English Narrator: Ryan Gillis

Persian
درونِ‌ مردمکِ دیده دلربا دیدمبه هر طرف که نظر کردم آشنا دیدم
به گردِ کعبه و بتخانه هر دو گردیدم دگر نیافتم آنجا همین ترا دیدم 
به هر کجا که نظر کردم از روی تحقیق!ولی بخانه دل خانه خدا دیدم 
گدایی درِ کوی تو به ز سلطانی ستخلافتِ‌ دو جهان ترکِ مدعا دیدم 
مرا ز روزِ ازل آمد این ندا گویاکه انتهایِ جهان را در ابتدا دیدم
English Translation
I saw the Beloved within the pupil of my eye. Everywhere I looked, I saw the Beloved. 
I circumambulated both the K’abah and the temple. I found no one there and only saw You. 
I looked everywhere to seek the truth. But saw God’s home within the home of my heart. 
To be a beggar at Your threshold is worthier than any kingship. I realized that authority over the two worlds comes when desires are relinquished.
Goya, I’ve heard this calling ever since eternity.That the summit of the world in the Origin. 
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Featuring: ⁠Damanpreet Singh⁠, ⁠Inni Kaur⁠
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Ghazal Fifty-five, Divan-i-Goya: Damanpreet Singh & Inni Kaur | Bhai Nand Lal

Revealed to Baba Sundar, the great-grandson of Guru Amardas Sahib, Sadd holds great significance in the Sikh funeral ceremony and is recited during final rites.In this composition, Baba Sundar records the last instructions from Guru Amardas Sahib for the Sikhs to observe when the Guru departs. These instructions cover spiritual and social guidance, interwoven with a historical narration.'Sadd' refers to an invitation, a call, or a heartfelt cry, particularly within the Panjabi culture, where it invokes the imagery of calling out loudly to a loved one. When Guru Amardas Sahib (1479-1574 CE) realized that the time had come for him to leave the earthly realm, he sent an invitation to his family and disciples, conveying the message of his departure as per the call from IkOankar (the Divine).

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Explore Sadd | The Guru Granth Sahib Project

The date of Guru Nanak Sahib's birth is immaterial.
Our focus needs to be on the Infinite Wisdom; that’s Prakash Purab.
In Sikhi, it's not about the birth date; it’s about the profound ideas, and what we do with these ideas — the impacts they generate — are what truly matters.

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Is Guru Nanak Sahib’s Prakash Purab in April or November? | Ask SikhRI

Last week, The Guru Granth Sahib Project launched the annotation of pauris thirty-one to forty of Anand Sahib by Guru Amardas Sahib (1479-1574 CE) in Rag Ramkali, a musical mode that evokes compassion.

In the Sikh tradition, Anand Sahib is of such great significance that the entire composition or a portion (first five pauris and last pauri) is recited or sung to conclude all congregational and private ceremonies. 

Explore Anand Sahib: https://bit.ly/Anand-Sahib-31

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Explore Anand Sahib (Stanzas 31-40) | The Guru Granth Sahib Project

In Sikh ideals, preference is not to use the term "God" as it often carries gendered imagery. Instead, we embrace ੴ pronounced as IkOankar, the genderless and transcendent Being. IkOankar is not just gender-neutral; it transcends gender. "Ik" signifies the 1, "Oankar" represents the creative and pervasive Force – so it’s the 1Force.

Featuring ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Harinder Singh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In the Sikh faith, is God a man? | Ask SikhRI

The Guru Granth Sahib Project is pleased to launch the annotation of nine Sabads (Infinite-Wisdom) of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib in Rag Gauri. Gauri is a Rag (musical mode) of serious nature, which evokes a thoughtful and reflective mood.

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Explore Rag Gauri | The Guru Granth Sahib Project

This composition explores the idea of bliss and how to achieve it. In the Sikh tradition, Anand Sahib is of such great significance that the entire composition or a portion (first five pauris and last pauri) is recited or sung to conclude all congregational and private ceremonies. 

Explore Anand Sahib: ⁠https://app.gurugranthsahib.io/bani/ASahib⁠

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Explore Anand Sahib (Stanzas 21-30) | The Guru Granth Sahib Project

"I think it matters because what is our indigenous term? And what is the term which those who were studying us in the last hundred years started calling us? Our native term is Sikhi. Sikhism is something which was born out of the study of religions. “-ism” also implies that there is not a unity of doctrine, that there is too much multiplicity."

Featuring ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Harinder Singh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Is the Sikh religion called Sikhi or Sikhism? Does it matter? | Ask SikhRI

When we look at the two meanings as they existed at the time (in Sanskrit and in Pali) and incorporate them into what we now call Sikhi, it actually means learners who are of the Guru. 
Guru is a mentor, Guru in Sikhi is Perfection. A Sikh then becomes someone who is modelling their life as the Gurus lived it on earth.

Featuring ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Harinder Singh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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What does “Sikh” mean? | Ask SikhRI

Stanzas eleven to twenty of Anand Sahib by Guru Amardas Sahib delve into the pursuit of bliss, a concept of great significance in the Sikh tradition. Discover the joy within and experience the resonance of Rag Ramkali. Embrace the journey towards bliss with us!

Explore Anand Sahib: https://app.gurugranthsahib.io/bani/ASahib

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Explore Anand Sahib (Stanzas 11-20) | The Guru Granth Sahib Project

Join us for an inspiring talk on the profound connection between personal Sikhi practice and our collective responsibilities in today's world. Listen as Harinder Singh sheds light on how Sikhi guides our individual lives and shapes a better society.

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Sikhi: Personal Practice & Public Responsibility

Delve into the profound wisdom behind the word 'anand,' as the Guru emphasizes that genuine bliss originates from eternal Wisdom, guiding seekers toward a joyful transformation. 

This composition underscores the pursuit of a blissful life through the Guru's wisdom, and the profound state achieved when connecting with IkOankar. In Sikh tradition, it's a pivotal text for concluding religious ceremonies during moments of joy or sorrow and plays a significant role in initiation ceremonies, offering a path to explore the journey to true bliss.

Explore Anand Sahib: https://app.gurugranthsahib.io/bani/ASahib

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Explore Anand Sahib (Stanzas 1-10) | The Guru Granth Sahib Project

The initiation of community development with Guru Nanak Sahib marked the introduction of protocols aimed at organizing and highlighting the essential roles of governance and unity in any community.

Featuring ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Harinder Singh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Why do Sikhs have unique customs and traditions? | Ask SikhRI

Delve into the profound essence of "Chardi Kala" in this enlightening podcast episode. 

Discover how embracing Nam and forging a connection with a potent force converge to bring forth the manifestation of Chardi Kala—Rising Power.

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What does "Chardi Kala" mean? | Ask SikhRI

It has been 39 years since the 1984 Sikh Genocide orchestrated by the Indian government. 

Why is the legal course of action still necessary? What outcomes have been achieved so far, and what else is being pursued? How can the Sikhs and non-Sikhs help in Panjab, Inspora, and Diaspora? 

Harinder Singh’s conversation covers a range of themes with Mr. Harvinder Singh Phoolka from Sikh, Panjabi, Indian, and International perspectives.

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1984 Genocide: Relentless Pursuit of Justice in Indian Courts

In Sikhi (commonly known as Sikhism), women's fundamental equality exists in both private and public spheres and within personal and corporate relationships. Women possess the freedom to lead in any capacity without predefined roles. Nevertheless, despite these core principles, there are often observable disparities between theory and practice. This disconnection can be attributed to the influence of cultural factors and personal biases perpetuated by the broader hegemonic culture.
It's important to emphasize that these issues are not intrinsic to Sikhi. In Sikhi, there should be no restrictions or disempowerment based on gender. Instead, these issues are rooted in cultural and personal biases that hinder empowering individuals of all genders.

In this podcast series, we dive into the community's greatest questions asked by people like YOU.

Featuring ⁠⁠⁠Harinder Singh⁠⁠⁠

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Why does it seem that only men lead Sikh prayer services? | Ask SikhRI

Nam Simran holds significant importance in Sikhi, extending far beyond mere identification with the Divine. ‘Nam’ goes beyond identification, and ‘Simran’ signifies remembrance. The practice of Nam Simran, as depicted in the Guru Granth Sahib, involves recitation, deep connection, and selfless service.

In this podcast series, we dive into the community's greatest questions asked by people like YOU.

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What is Nam Simran? | Ask SikhRI

Listen as Harinder Singh and Jasleen Kaur discuss the larger context around the latest events in Canada. 

 What is the background needed to make sense of current events? 
 What does this mean for Sikhs globally? 
 How can we be thoughtful and strategic in our responses?
 Why is guidance from Guru Granth Sahib so paramount to addressing this situation?


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Understanding Canada-India Disharmony in the Sikh-Panjab Context | The Sikh Cast | SikhRI

“…it really has nothing to do with whether it is less or more. It has everything to do with that these are the aspirations of the community. When we come together as a community, we do a minimum of these recitations. It provides coming together in the community. For individuals, the recommendation is to continue reciting the Guru Granth Sahib at your own pace in a manner that speaks to you.”

In this podcast series, we dive into the community's greatest questions asked by people like YOU.

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Why do Sikhs recite the same daily prayers? | Ask SikhRI

"Hair in Sikhi is part of the protocol, as well as part of the tradition...You emulate the modalities you believe in of the ones you love."

In this podcast series, we dive into the community's greatest questions asked by people like YOU.

Featuring Harinder Singh

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