Dive deep into the visionary leadership and Raajneeti of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and uncover the profound journey that shaped the Khalsa and transformed the course of history. In this insightful conversation with Satnam Singh, author of The Road to Empire, we explore the political education, spiritual philosophy, and revolutionary vision that Guru Ji instilled in the Sikh community during the late 1600s.
💡 What You'll Learn in This Video:
- The untold story of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s transformative leadership.
- How education and wisdom became the foundation of the Khalsa.
- The powerful legacy of the Anandpur Library and its impact on Sikh intellectual traditions.
- How Guru ji created the institutions of the Khalsa Panth and Anandpur Darbar.
📚 About the Author:
Satnam Singh, historian and author of The Road to Empire, provides rare insights into the political strategy and education that laid the groundwork for the Khalsa’s rise.
Visit his website: https://www.satnam-singh.com
Follow him on Instagram: @satnam_sdk
✨ Why Watch This Video?
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a seeker of spiritual wisdom, or simply curious about Sikh heritage, this video offers a fresh perspective on Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s legacy that will inspire and uplift.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Podcast Highlights
4:20 – Introduction
6:10 – Professional background of Satnaam Singh
9:00 – Sikh Community in Denmark
12:30 – What brought Satnaam Singh to Sikhi?
14:30 – Meeting Bhai Jagraj Singh Ji in Denmark
16:30 – What is your 50 year plan?
19:00 – How Satnaam Singh became a Writer
26:00 – Where Satnaam Singh found resources on Sikhi
34:10 – Going through Satnaam Singhs Book
37:45 – Looking at some examples of the work Guru Sahib had translated
42:40 – Why are Sikhs translating Books of other faiths
47:00 – What is the Anandpur Library?
51:00 – TV vs Bookshelf
54:00 – Did a Library exist before Guru Gobind Singh Ji
55:00 – How did Guru Gobind Singh Ji turn the Anandpur Library into an institution
1:03:30 – How did the Institution grew
1:04:45 – What is a Shahnama?
1:06:30 – Who are the poets in the Guru’s Darbar
1:08:30 – Low caste teaching High caste
1:10:00 – Non Sikhs in the Guru’s court
1:10:50 – Poetry Battle in Anandpur Sahib
1:14:30 – Importance of Healthy Competition
1:18:20 – What must of Anandpur Sahib been like during this time?
1:22:00 – Poets that fled to Anandpur Sahib
1:28:00 – What is the Khalsa?
1:30:40 – How can we build institutions
1:35:10 – What is the aim of writing this book?
1:40:00 – How to set up a Khalsa Raaj
1:42:30 – What surprised Satnaam Singh the most in his research
1:44:00 – Favourite Story of Satnaam Singh
1:49:00 – Where did all these Granths go?
1:53:10 – Interesting research Satnaam Singh has done
1:56:00 – The afterlife of the Anandpur Library
1:56:30 – Bhai Nand Laal Ji on the Quraan
1:59:55 – Who is Satnaam Singhs favourite Kavi?
2:03:30 – How to get your book published through an University
2:06:10 – Daily Routine of Writing
2:08:45 – How did Satnaam Singh’s relationship with Guru Gobind Singh Ji change writing this book?
2:12:00 – Dedicating this book to Guru Sahib and Satnaam Singhs Mata Ji
2:17:20 – How to find Bhai Satnaam Singh Online
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