{"podcast":{"title":"Basics of Sikhi Podcast","slug":"basics-of-sikhi-podcast-1334481","podcast_index_feed_id":1334481,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/basicsofsikhipodcast/","website_url":"https://basicsofsikhipodcast.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/216c02d4-8e59-413f-91b3-30c14318ef16/3tMzrUfzoSs9je12tegCieVL.jpg","author":"Basics of Sikhi","episode_count":85,"summary":"Basics of Sikhi Podcast is a relaxed talk show about Sikhism (Sikhi) and topics related. Most discussions and learning about Sikhi take place in a formal setting like a Gurdwara (Sikh temple), by way of Punjabi speaking Parchariks (educators) speaking to the congregation. In recent years, many educators have taken to online platforms such as YouTube & Facebook to inspire, educate and spread the message of Sikhi to the world, in English. Our successful and popular YouTube channel, Basics of Sikhi (be sure to subscribe!) has been hugely appreciated as a new, interactive and modern way of learning about Sikhi, especially by the younger generation, some of which who cannot speak or understand Punjabi so much. In a similar way, this Podcast, hosted by Sukhdeep Singh (Sikh educator at Basics of Sikhi) and Karanveer Singh (Sikh volunteer), is continuing that innovation by bringing learning about Sikhi to an informal and relaxed platform in the form of this talk show podcast. Sukhdeep & Karanveer will invite different guests to the Podcast to discuss various topics directly and indirectly related to Sikhi e.g. Sikh history, traditions, fitness, nutrition, mental health, music and the list…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T04:22:33.753148+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/basics-of-sikhi-podcast-1334481"},"episode":{"title":"What Actually Happened? The Truth About The 1980's","slug":"what-actually-happened-the-truth-about-the-1980-s","published_at":"2025-06-05T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/basics-of-sikhi-podcast-1334481/what-actually-happened-the-truth-about-the-1980-s","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/basics-of-sikhi-podcast-1334481","url":"https://basicsofsikhipodcast.captivate.fm/episode/what-actually-happened-the-truth-about-the-1980s","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/63d5274d-eb82-4a28-9766-ca7d484d0616.mp3","summary":"What Really Happened Inside Darbar Sahib in June 1984? In this powerful first-hand account, Bibi Satwant Kaur Ji – daughter of Bhai Amrik Singh Ji and granddaughter of Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji – shares her emotional experience of the attack on Sri Darbar Sahib during Operation Blue Star. 🎙️ Speaking as an eyewitness to the events of June 1984, Bibi Ji reflects on the legacy of her father, the vision of Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Bhindranwale, and the pain of watching the destruction of Sri Harmandir Sahib unfold in real time. 🔥 In This Episode: The role of a Singh and Sikh identity in Panthic times Emergency rule by Indira Gandhi and rising tension in Punjab Rare insights into Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji’s resistance The bond between Sant Jarnail Singh Ji & Bhai Amrik Singh Ji Moments before and during Operation Blue Star Shaheedi of Bhai Amrik Singh Ji, his final words to his family, and their last Ardaas What Sikhs in the West can do today to honour this legacy The relevance of 1984 today and how history repeats itself 📍 Key Topics Covered: 1984 Sikh genocide Operation Blue Star Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) attack Bhai Amrik Singh Ji (Sikh Student Federation) Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale Sant Giani Kartar Singh Ji Damdami Taksal history Punjab emergency 1984 Sikh identity, Shaheedi & Chardi Kala Role of Sikhs in the diaspora 📌 This video is part of the Basics of Sikhi 1984 podcast series, aimed at preserving the voices of survivors, educating the Panth, and inspiring the next generation of seekers. 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth Sikh history, Gurmat vichaar, and untold stories from the Sikh struggle. #1984 #OperationBlueStar #SikhGenocide --- BoS TV is a project by Everythings 13, an educational charity dedicated to spreading the wisdom of the Sik…","meta_description":"What Really Happened Inside Darbar Sahib in June 1984? In this powerful first-hand account, Bibi Satwant Kaur Ji – daughter of Bhai Amrik Singh Ji and gra…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5458,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/basics-of-sikhi-podcast-1334481/episodes/what-actually-happened-the-truth-about-the-1980-s/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/basics-of-sikhi-podcast-1334481/what-actually-happened-the-truth-about-the-1980-s.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}