While trans-creating a chapter from Bhai Vir Singh’s book Kalgidhar Chamtakar, I was transported into another dimension. Prose and poetry blended effortlessly. And what I experienced was a glorious symphony, an unexpected beauty that touched the depths of my being.
This story seems to have been set around the period of the Battle of Bhangani (1688). The Hill Rajas had formed an alliance to fight Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. Suspicion and turmoil are in the air, which comes out loud and clear in this story.
However, this is not that story.
This story is about a woman – the rani of Raipur, who secretly loves the Guru in this turbulent time. Why secretly? Because her husband is not an admirer of the Guru.
Through the sensitive pen of Bhai Vir Singh, we too get to experience her anguish, her yearning, her deep love and her faith for the Guru.
This is truly a unique love-story.
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The Fragrance of Bhai Vir Singh is a audio series exploring the legacy of the seminal poet presented by Sikh Research Institute.
Known as the Sixth River of Panjab, Bhai Vir Singh gave style, rhythm, and flow to the modern Panjabi language. His writings, spiritual in nature, stimulate the soul and open our eyes to the Beloved.
The purpose of the series is to introduce poems, letters, and essays of Bhai Vir Singh in new translations as a way ofconnecting his work with the audience at large.
The translator Inni Kaur is the CEO of the Sikh Research Institute. She is also the author of ‘Journey with the Gurus’ series, ‘Sakhi-Time with Nani ji’, and ‘Thank You, Vahiguru.’
This series is supported by the generosity of an admirer of Bhai Vir Singh’s writings.
My Rendezvous with Silence – Inni Kaur
Chapter 5 - Being True, Inside & Out | The SikhCast by SikhRI
Chapter 4 - Importance of Honest Living | The SikhCast by SikhRI
Chapter 3- Lasting Friendship | The SikhCast by SikhRI
Sikh Cast Ep97 - Sabad of the Month Series: The Graceful Bride
Chapter 2- Lessons in Equality | The SikhCast by SikhRI
Sikh Cast Ep95 - Sabad of the Month Series: The Ungraceful Bride
Transcendent Love – Inni Kaur | The SikhCast by SikhRI
Chapter 1- When Guru Nanak was Little | The SikhCast by SikhRI
Immortal Companionship – Inni Kaur | Fragrance of Bhai Vir Singh
Sikh Cast Ep91 - Sabad of the Month Series: O’ My mother! Mind pierced by the Compassionate
Sikh Cast Ep90 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Khalsa Panth
The Nightingale & The Traveler: Love & Wisdom – Fragrance of Bhai Vir Singh
Sikh Cast Ep88 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Granth Sahib
Ep87 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Gobind Singh Sahib | The Sikh Cast
Sikh Cast Ep86 - State of the Panth Report: Gurduara
Rana Bhabor – The Fragrance of Bhai Vir Singh
Ep84 - 12 Gurus Series: Guru Teghbahadar Sahib | The Sikh Cast
Words of Faith - Sabad
Words of Faith - Guru
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