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Guru Nanak Dev Ji, along with Bhai Mardana Ji, undertook four major spiritual journeys. Today, this episode talks about his experience in cities like Depalpur, and Multan and how He enlightened those He encountered, with wisdom and knowledge. He always upheld the causes of the downtrodden and poor, and layed emphasis on life based on honest conduct and constant devotion. Tune into this episode to know more.

Born in 1469, in the humble village of Talwandi, Guru Nanak was an extraordinary child, distinguished by his divine grace. He spent his youth in Sultanpur Lodhi, while continuing to oppose several societal practice like casteism. This episode gives a brief about His youth years, the job He undertook, the people He encountered, His marriage, His relationship with Bebe Nanaki and much more. Tune in to know more.

Guru Ram Das ji was born in the Sodhi Household, to parents Bhai Hari Das and Mata Anup Devi Ji, with the birth name Jetha. This episode traces the journey of His life right from His childhood, to His marriage to when He was finally given Guruship. A quintessence of humility, he went on to make some significant contributions towards organizing the Sikh Society. Tune in to know more.

Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji, also known as 'Bal Guru', was the eighth Guru, and the youngest son of the seventh Guru, Guru Har Rai Ji. He was transferred Guruship at the mere age of 5, which was followed by the demise of Guru Har Rai Ji. This week's episode explores why was Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji chosen as the next Guru and how He firmly held the reigns of the Panth at such a tender age.

Today's episode explores two out of the ten historical gurudwaras situated in Delhi. These Gurudwaras not just provide a serenic environment to offer prayers, but also preserve the rich history of Sikhism. Tune into this episode and join us as we explore Gurdwara Nanak Piao Sahib and Gurdwara Majnu ka Tilla and know more about what makes these places an important part of Sikh heritage.

Born in a Muslim family, Bhagat Kabir Ji was a socials reformer and a spiritual poet. He is also one of the 15 Bhagats whose baani has been included in Guru Granth Sahib Ji. He was one who always challenged unfair practices like casteism and was against ritualism. Take a listen to this week's episode to know more about his life and his ideologies.

This episode talks about how the Third Guru- Guru Amar Das Ji chose and appointed Guru Ram Das Ji as the 4th incarnation of Nanak before  his demise at the age of 95. Tune in to know more about Guru Amar Das Ji's Baani, His relation with Guru Ram Das Ji, the endless qualities in Guru Ram Das Ji, and much more.

In this week's episode we take the opportunity to explore an important event from Guru Nanak Dev Ji's life- His marriage to Mata Sulakhni Ji. With no belief in superstitions, Guru Ji rejected all traditions dictated by the Brahmins of the time. Tune into this episode and know more about how the marriage was fixed, where and how was the wedding ceremony held and the traditions that have continued till the modern day.

In this episode, we yet again dive into the journey of the making of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and trace back to when the initial version- the Aad Beed was installed at Sri Harmindar Sahib, Amritsar. Take a listen and know more about what went behind this Herculean task of compiling and organizing Gurbaani for the first time ever.

Sampooranta Divas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is celebrated to commemorate the day when Guru Gobind Singh Ji finally completed the compilation of it's second version in 1706. This volume of the 'Living Guru' of the sikhs saw the addition of the Baani of the ninth guru. Where was it written? Who wrote it? And How was the Aad Beed acquired? Take a listen to this episode and discover the answers to the questions above!

Bhai Taru Singh Ji, another one of the Sikh Martyrs, was a deeply pious individual who lived frugally and followed the principles of Sikhism. He defied the orders of the Mughal Administration,  only to help his Sikh brothers. This selfless act saw some grave repercussions in the form of Bhai Taru Singh Ji's arrest and eventual execution. Tune into this week's episode to know more about how events unfurled post his arrest which lead to the demise of the then Mughal Governor, Zakariya Khan.

Bhagat Puran Singh Ji was a Sikh hero who gave most of his life to the selfless sewa of mentally and physically ill patients. He provided a ray of hope to these desparate people whom the society had already rejected. Born in a Hindu family, he went on to establish Pingalwara, an institute dedicated to cater to the needs of the destitute and forlorn. Tune into this episode to know more about his life, what inspired him to adopt Sikhism and the person behind his humanitarian nature.