Basics of Sikhi Podcast

An astrologer told Bhai Bahadar Singh’s family that he would live only until the age of 9. Now 87+, he shares the blessing he received from Baba Nand Singh Ji and his rare personal memories of Baba Isher Singh Ji of Nanaksar Kaleran.
In this special BoS TV Gurmukh Series conversation, Bhai Bahadar Singh takes us from village Bagh in pre-Partition Punjab to Nanaksar, Baghdad and Britain.
He recounts his family’s close relationship with Baba Nand Singh Ji, the years in which he received the darshan and Sangat of Baba Isher Singh Ji, and three unforgettable occasions when he was able to meet Baba Ji personally.
Bhai Bahadar Singh recalls how his grandfather brought him before Baba Nand Singh Ji after an astrologer predicted that he would not live beyond nine. When the family later approached Baba Isher Singh Ji, he told them that the elder Baba Ji had already granted him the gift of life.
Now, at 87+, Bhai Bahadur Singh preserves memories belonging to those blessed generations.
In this conversation, he shares:
• What it truly means to become a Gurmukh
• How Baba Nand Singh Ji first came to village Bagh
• The blessing Baba Ji gave to the families of the village
• Baba Nand Singh Ji’s extraordinary reverence for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
• Why his father was made to recite five Sukhmani Sahib Paaths
• The blessing Bhai Bahadar Singh received as a young child
• How Baba Isher Singh Ji confirmed that blessing when he turned 9
• His personal meetings with Baba Isher Singh Ji from 1950 to 1963
• What Baba Ji taught him when he was reciting Gurbani “like a machine”
• His memories of Baba Isher Singh Ji’s final journey to Harike Pattan
• Escaping the violence of Partition on a refugee train
• The importance of Sukhmani Sahib, Gurbani and Amrit Vela
• Working as a civil engineer in Baghdad
• Crawling beneath restricted wire to reach the historic Gurdwara in Baghdad
• How daily Kirtan brought the Sikh Sangat together in Iraq
• Arriving in Britain in 1967 with only £2
• Life as the only turbaned Sikh in Blackpool
• His 40-year connection with Nanaksar Cape Hill
• Teaching Punjabi to hundreds of children
• Sharing Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s message through interfaith work
• His advice for young Sikhs struggling to connect with Gurbani

This is not simply another biography. It is a record of lived memory, inherited testimony and a life shaped by Gurbani, Kirtan, seva and faith.

Which of Bhai Bahadur Singh Ji’s memories touched you most? Share your thoughts respectfully below.

Continue watching the Gurmukh Series:

Baba Nand Singh Ji—Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bx0ItMAgso
Baba Nand Singh Ji—Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHkAWQEUAFg
Baba Isher Singh Ji Nanaksar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVJbeizncDA

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From the dancefloor to wearing full Bana 24/7; Dharmveer Singh's journey to Sikhi is one of the most honest, inspiring and relatable stories we've ever heard on this podcast. Born and bred in Edinburgh, Scotland, Dharmveer grew up in a typical Punjabi household, Gurdwara on Sundays, meat on the table, and clubs on the weekends. But something was pulling him in a different direction. A cousin's invitation to a Rehras Sahib class, a moment in a nightclub mirror, and a heart attack at just 38 years old all became turning points on a path that would lead him to Amrit, full Bana, and a life devoted to Waheguru. This is a conversation about faith, identity, family pressure, and what it really means to live as a Gursikh in today's world, told with complete honesty, warmth, and a healthy dose of Scottish humour.

IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER: 0:00 Key Moments 2:28 Introduction 6:56 Dharmveer Singh's Background: Growing Up Sikh in Scotland 8:57 Previous Lifestyle: Clubbing & Dancing to Hip-Hop 10:07 Dancing in a Bhangra Music Video on Arthur's Seat 11:19 Drinking & Peer Pressure: Being Transparent 13:17 His Father's Influence: The Principles That Kept Him Grounded 15:07 Keeping His Kes: The Moustache Biting Story 17:12 The Turning Point: A Cousin's Invitation 18:53 Discovering Rehras Sahib: The Sounds That Hit His Soul 20:21 Becoming Vegetarian: A Quiet Sign from Waheguru 24:43 What the Rehras Sahib Classes Really Meant 26:32 Bhatt Sikh Heritage: Who Are the Bhatts & Their Contribution to Gurbani 31:22 Exploring the Path of Sikhi: Karpan, Chola & Walking Out of the Club 41:07 Clubbing & Sikhi: The Mirror Moment That Changed Everything 44:31 Sikhi Is a Journey, Not a Race (Sahaj Pakke So Meetha) 49:40 The Road to Amrit: Being Told He Couldn't Take It Alone 53:57 Love in Sikhi: What Keeps Him in Chardi Kala 58:35 Challenges & Backlash: Being Pulled Off Stage 1:02:19 Wearing Bana 24/7: Job Interview in Full Bana & the Kirpan at Work 1:08:16 Spreading Sikhi: Schools, Police Stations & the Shetland Islands 1:13:13 The Impact of Sikhi: Becoming a Better Version of Himself 1:15:41 Advice for Those Earlier on Their Sikhi Journey 1:18:48 Struggling Through COVID: Losing Sangat & the Gurdwara Closing 1:20:51 Heart Attack at 38 & the Weight Loss Journey 1:27:14 Final Message: Stay in Chardi Kala 1:31:54 Quick Fire Round 1:37:40 Word from the Previous Guest: Shanti 1:38:28 Conclusion If this episode inspired you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. You never know whose life it could change. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh 🙏 #FindingSikhi #SikhiJourney #Sikh #Amrit #Gursikh #SikhPodcast #Sikhi #ScottishSikh #Dastar #Bana #Waheguru #PunjabiSikh #SikhYouth #Khalsa #RehrasSahib #BhattSikh #SikhiIsAJourney #ChardiKala #FireNSikhi #bostv
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Discover the inspiring life of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji of Nanaksar Kaleran, a revered Sikh saint born on 26th March 1913 in Jhoraran, Ludhiana. Serving and carrying forward the legacy of Sant Baba Nand Singh Ji with deep devotion, Baba Ji’s life emphasises absolute reverence for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the living Guru. Through his travels across India, he spread the message of Gurbani, encouraged countless Sikhs to take Amrit. Baba Ji’s life is a reflection of humility, seva, and unwavering faith in their Satguru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, and complete surrender to their spiritual master, Sant Baba Nand Singh Ji.
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300 years ago, one man’s refusal to bow down sparked a revolution that saved the Sikh identity. In this hard-hitting episode of BOSTV, we dive deep into the life and Shaheedi (martyrdom) of Baba Tara Singh Ji Vaan. By 1726, after the Shaheedi of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur (1716), many Sikhs had begun to settle into "normal" life, attempting to integrate into a society that oppressed them... until Baba Tara Singh Ji stood up. We explore the incredible accounts from Bhai Rattan Singh Bhangoo’s Prachin Panth Prakash, detailing how a simple dispute over grazing land turned into a legendary stand against the Mughal Empire. This wasn't just a battle; it was the birth of the Sikh Renaissance and the catalyst for the first-ever Sarbat Khalsa. Join us as we uncover the story of the 22 Singhs who chose death over dishonor and reminded the Panth that a Sikh's first loyalty is to the Guru, not to a tyrant's peace.
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From feeling lost in faith to finding “home” in the Gurdwara, Ram Kaur Bhenji shares her powerful journey into Sikhi. Raised in London with Caribbean roots, Ram Kaur describes how her search for truth led her to Sikh teachings, seva, and eventually the life-changing decision to take Amrit.
In this episode we discuss:
• Losing belief and searching for truth
• Researching Sikhi and the first visit to the Gurdwara (Southall, Park Avenue)
• The transformative power of Langar & Seva
• Amrit: surrender, discipline, and what changed after
• Dastaar, identity, and walking through life with confidence
• Practical advice for anyone exploring Sikhi
If you would like to share your story, contact: inspire@findingsikhi.com
Subscribe for more real journeys in the Finding Sikhi Series. Check out the Gatka Akhara mentioned here: www.ajitakhara.com
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