The ਸੋਚ (Sōch) Podcast

Olive Branch Report - https://bityl.co/H9AV Deslippe & Stukin: How "Siri Singh Sahib" Yogi Bhajan Created An Empire - https://bityl.co/H9AQ Yogi Bhajan Turned an L.A. Yoga Studio into a Juggernaut, and Left Two Generations of Followers Reeling from Alleged Abuse - https://bityl.co/HAzn From Maharaj to Mahan Tantric: The Construction of Yogi Bhajan's Kundalini Yoga - https://bityl.co/HAzq Yogi Bhajan, yoga guru and founder of 3HO, ‘more likely than not’ sexually abused followers, says report - https://ytube.io/3awS   00:00 - Teaser 00:47 - Warning 01:21 - Introduction 01:54 - Who is Stacie Stukin? 04:11 - Who is Philip Deslippe? 07:28 - Can you distinguish between mainstream Sikh culture and religion and 3HO? To what extent is there a difference? 12:10 - Who is Harbhajan Singh Puri? 13:58 - How did the culture of 1960s America assist Mr. Puri, a customs agent, in his transformation into Yogi Bhajan? 16:13 - Were there any rumors or indications of unethical behavior by Yogi Bhajan during the first 10 years of his time in America? 18:48 - Tracing Yogi Bhajan's business empire 27:41 - What was happening with Yogi Bhajan during the 1980s?   35:12 - What's the significance of Yogi Bhajan's photo with Sant Jarnail Singh Ji, is Yogi playing politics? 38:00 - How similar is 3HO to groups like Jonestown?   46:20 - How legitimate is Yogi Bhajan's lineage? 55:03 - Who is Premka and how is she connected to Yogi Bhajan? 01:02:00 - What was outlined in Premka's civil case against Yogi Bhajan from the 1980s? 01:06:00 - What is the status of the current cases against 3HO? 01:07:54 - Are there any other individuals involved and, if so, how are they involved and is it organised like a mafia? 01:17: 49 - What is the connection between Sikhi & Yoga? 01:21:00 - How genuine is the teaching of Yogi Bhajan? 01:29:00 - Is it possible to distinguish between the teacher and the teaching and what is 3HO doing to address the fallout currently? 01:35:34 - The legacy of Yogi Bhajan and 3HO - can the wider community reconcile with it? 01:45:33 - Conclusion ★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★

⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 00:00 - A Glimpse of the Conversation 01:57 - Let's Dive In! 02:49 - Meet Nandini Das: Who Is She? 03:32 - Nandini's Path to Becoming an Early Modern English Literature & Culture Professor 05:30 - From Travel Writing Enthusiast to "Courting India" Author 07:52 - What Makes "Courting India" Stand Out Among Other Books on 17th Century England-India Relations? 11:31 - Setting the Scene: India and England in the 17th Century 15:56 - Tracing the Impact of Cultural Exchange Over Time 18:15 - Mughal Decline: A Doorway for British Influence? 21:14 - A Glimpse into Cultural Practices Shared between England and Mughal India 25:24 - Religion's Role in Shaping England-Mughal India Relations and the British Empire 29:45 - Through the Eyes of Ordinary Brits: Perceptions of Indians 34:18 - India as an Unknown Entity: Was It Just British Propaganda? 38:10 - Cultural Exchange: A Mutual Benefit or A One-Sided Affair? 42:26 - Key Figures and Events That Shaped England-Mughal India Relations 44:53 - Overcoming Research Challenges for "Courting India" 47:20 - Uncovering the Role of Sikhs in the Source Material 49:37 - Final Thoughts and Insights 50:20 - Wrapping Up the Discussion

⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Who is Jasmeet Singh? 04:07 - Taking Amrit at a Young age? 05:40 - Interactions with Baba Santa Singh Ji? 07:13 - Controversy surrounding Baba Ji’s death 10:30 - Baba Ji’s Early Life 17:12 - Becoming the Jathedar 19:51 - Baba Ji’s time in prison 20:09 - Accumulation of wealth & land? 22:17 - What is Budda Dal Land? 23:23 - 1980s & the political controversy? 28:53 - Establishment of Mehta Chowk 30:41 - Relationship between Baba Santa Singh & Bhinderwale 33:33 - Change in relationship between Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Bhinderwale & Baba Santa Singh Ji? 36:05 - Agreements & Disagrements between Sant Ji & Santa Singh? 38:20 - Wider impact 41:09 - Baba Santa Singh Ji’s role in the 1980s 43:25 - Why not lend support? 46:23 - Baba Santa Singh Ji’s role post-Operation Bluestar 51:49 - Baba Ji excommunicated? 53:21 - Funding the rebuilding of the Akal Takht 54:01 - The rebuilt Akal Takht being torn down 56:18 - Legacy 59:35 - Returning to the Akal Takht 01:01:40 - Baba Ji’s own reflections

⁠★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★⁠ 00:00 - Welcome and Introduction 01:11 - Getting to know Guillemette Crouzet: Who is she? 01:51 - Delving into the Past: What ignited your passion for history? 03:48 - Behind the Book: What inspired "Inventing the Middle East"? 06:47 - Origins of a Term: Did European Imperialists first coin "Middle East"? 09:58 - The British Connection: How did Britain's involvement in the Gulf & Arabian Peninsula evolve over time? 12:33 - The Middle East & British Interests: Is the region a creation to protect British interests in India? 14:38 - The Orientalism Factor: What role does it play in shaping the Middle East? 16:21 - The Local Lens: How has this history impacted Middle Eastern populations? 19:48 - The Imperialist Imprint: What has British Imperialism created and sustained in the Middle East? 23:39 - Resistance: Was there anti-imperial activity within the Middle East? 26:32 - Rivalries in the Region: How did other imperialist powers compete with Britain? 30:07 - Germany's Engagement: What other ways did Germany interact with the Middle East? 32:07 - The British Indian Army: What part did it play in British imperialism in the Middle East? 34:04 - Memory and Culture: How is the British Indian Army remembered in the Middle East? 35:54 - The Oil Factor: What role does it play in British Imperialism in the region? 38:41 - Attitudes & Culture: How do locals perceive the Anglo-Persian Oil Company? 41:28 - Learning from the Past: What can we take away from the British Imperialist role in the Middle East? 42:55 - Outro

Exploring the intricate details of Vaisakhi 1699, from the role of Masands to the evolution of the term 'Khalsa'. Discussing events, Panj Pyare, and authenticity of eye-witness accounts. Was 1699 the correct year? Exploring Sri Dasam Granth, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and more granths. Dive into historical narratives, perspectives, and ritual symbolism.

Tarsem Singh Sandhu is a notable figure in the Sikh community for his  advocacy for the right to wear the turban while working as a bus driver  in Wolverhampton, England in the 1960s. He was one of the first Sikh bus drivers in the country to wear a turban and grow his beard and as a result faced discrimination, including a two year suspension by the Wolverhampton Transport Committee. Despite facing opposition,  Sandhu stood firm in his beliefs and refused to remove his turban,  becoming a symbol of strength and resilience for the Sikh community. His  actions paved the way for greater religious freedom in the workplace, ensured a conversation in the House of Lords and forced a change in UK law. 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Quick summary 01:26 - When did you come to the UK and what was the reason for it? 03:55 - What was the UK like? 06:04 - Can you describe the events that took place between your arrival in the UK and becoming a bus driver? 12:20 - Why did you decide to drive a bus if things were going well? 17:40 - Newspapers at the time reported that you were clean-shaven when you  started your job. Is this true and what was the reason for it? 18:37 - What occurred on the first day you went to work wearing a turban? 20:34 - How old are you at this point? 20:49 - What occurred during the two-year suspension period? 21:56 - Why did you choose to move elsewhere after the two years had passed? 26:28 - What was the "mad-hatters" counter protest? 28:27 - What did other workers think of the agitation and how did that lead into creating the fake Indo-Pak Workers Association? 29:23 - Mr Sohan Singh Jolly's declaration of self-immolation 34:46 - Before Sohan Singh made the announcement, did you know? 37:11 - Once Mr Sohan Singh Jolly declares to self-immolate if the turban ban isn't lifted, what happens? 37:59 - Did you know of anyone who started to wear a turban because of the change you had enforced? 38:34 - What has happened since the 1970s? 43:30 - What do you do today? 44:39 - What was Enoch Powell actually like? 45:41 - How Enoch Powell helped two of Tarsem Singh Sandhu's cousins 47:33 - Slight interruption... 49:27 - Have you seen this Daily Mirror cartoon making light of the situation? 51:01 - Conclusion 51:26 - Wrapping up ★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★

★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Teaser 00:44 - Overview 02:46 - Intro 04:54 - What inspired you to write a book about Amrit Kaur? 09:13 - What research did you do to bring Amrit Kaur's story to life in your book? 13:38 - What can you tell us about Amrit Kaur's early life, education, and everything before Paris? 16:43 - What influence did Amrit Kaur's relationship with her parents and her time at boarding school have on her? 19:06 - Why is Amrit Kaur in Paris just before the outbreak of WW2? 20:29 - How is she caught in Paris? 23:17 - How does the information of Amrit Kaur being arrest get out? 24:13 - Were there any attempts at securing her freedom? 24:54 -  To what extent is it true that Amrit Kaur saved prisoners from Nazi internment camps? 27:12 - What was the most interesting or surprising thing you found during your 12 years of research? 28:34 - What could you say about Amrit Kaur's lesbian relationship? 31:49 - What happens to Amrit Kaur once she's released from the internment camp and how does she end up in America? 34:06 - Clearing the confusion between Dame Amrit Kaur and Amrit Kaur of Mandi 36:24 - How did you balance the personal and political aspects of Amrit Kaur's story? 38:29 - What message do you hope readers take away from the book? 40:06 - What challenges did you face whilst researching and writing this book? 42:11 - In what way did the research and writing the book impact you? 43:42 - Conclusion

★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Teaser 00:59 - Introduction 01:53 - Finding out about the team 03:56 - What is Anhad Magazine? 05:02 - Why invoke the spirit of the Singh Sabha movement? 11:08 - What is the aim of the magazine? 14:01 - What is involved in the translation and transliteration process? 18:19 - Why make a print book in the age of digital media? 21:25 - How have you manage to raise the funds for the project? 22:18 - What has the feedback been like? 26:45 - How did the team behind Anhad Magazine come together? 28:57 - How have you managed to blend the thoughts and ideas of such a large team into the Magazine? 34:09 - What have you all learnt along the way? 42:23 - What was the process behind picking the topic for the 1st edition? 43:13 - What can we expect after the 1st edition? 50:30 - Anything we missed out, you wanted to include? 51:29 - When it comes to the Magazine, what does Ramblings disagree with? 01:02:36 - Conclusion

★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - 5 Minute History: What is the Kissan Protest? 04:48 - How did the book come about? 06:55 - What was it like visiting and experiencing the protest site first hand? 08:51 - In the age of social media, why make a physical photo book? 10:12 - How many photos did you take and how did you decide which ones to include? 11:12 - Once you’ve taken these photos, how long and what happens  between then, writing the introduction and getting the finished photo  book to sale? 13:16 - What has the reception been like since you released the photo book? 14:52 - Why did the Guardian not want to use the photos? 16:29 - What went into getting the postcards produced? 17:56 - Where can people buy the postcards and photo book? 18:12 - What are you working on next? 21:54 - What is Ramblings favourite photo from the book? 27:32 - How I think Hark1karan is respectfully showcasing the community to the world. 29:37 - Conclusion

★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ We talk about how Oupkar, in the footsteps of other women before her,  picked her mother to take the traditional role of the father during her  Palla ceremony. We talk about what went behind the decision, family  reaction, Oupkar’s relationship with her mother, growing up in a  single-parent household Oupkar’s advice to others and a whole lot more. 00:00 - What is the Palla ceremony? 02:35 - Finding out about Oupkar's mother 03:38 - What role did your mother play during your Palla ceremony? 03:59 - What was the reaction from your family and wider community like? 05:04 - Was askign your mum to do the Palla ceremony a way of saying thank you? 05:55 - What was your upbringing like? 09:56 - How did your change your mums mind and did she have any concerns?   13:14 - What would your advice be to those thinking of doing something similar?   17:09 - Conclusion