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Rahao PodcastGurbani Veechar Series: man halee kirsanee karni [Tavroop Kaur] |Ep.17Rahao welcomes you into 2024 with a brand new episode. Thank you for your continuous support. We are grateful for your sangat.Please join Tavroop Kaur for this solo episode in addition to our gurbani veechar series. In this episode Tavroop discusses a veechar on the shabad ਮਨੁ ਹਾਲੀ ਕਿਰਸਾਨੀ ਕਰਣੀ ਸਰਮੁ ਪਾਣੀ ਤਨੁ ਖੇਤੁ॥ ‘man halee kirsanee karni’ and provides her insights on how we can apply ourselves to this specific shabad.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @rahaopodcast so you can be up to date on all our new and upcoming content, including Gurbani Veechars and the continuation of our Sakhi series and more in depth conversations with new guest speakers.We would dearly...2024-02-0725 min
Navtej Gurbani SeriesAsa Ki Vaar - Saloks with Pauri-12 and RahaoAsa Ki Vaar - Saloks with Pauri-12 and Rahao2023-12-0318 min
Rahao PodcastThe Colours Of Phulkari [Harman Kaur] |Ep.16 Part 2In this month's episode our podcast host Tavroop has been joined by Harman Kaur. Harman Kaur is a writer and the author of ‘Phulkari’. She was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, but is now living in the Bay Area, California. Harman is a Panjabi Sikh woman, and she uses her writing to express and explore the complexities that come with her identity. Tavroop and Harman discuss the writing process of phulkari, representation of Kaurs’ stories, the influence of role models that shape us as teens - positive and negative, The importance of learning about our itihaas through litera...2023-10-0438 min
Rahao PodcastThe Colours Of Phulkari [Harman Kaur] |Ep.16 Part 1In this month's episode our podcast host Tavroop has been joined by Harman Kaur. Harman Kaur is a writer and the author of ‘Phulkari’. She was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, but is now living in the Bay Area, California. Harman is a Panjabi Sikh woman, and she uses her writing to express and explore the complexities that come with her identity. Tavroop and Harman discuss the writing process of phulkari, representation of Kaurs’ stories, the influence of role models that shape us as teens - positive and negative, The importance of learning about our itihaas through litera...2023-10-0428 min
Rahao PodcastEmbracing Hukam [Tavroop & Manvir Kaur] |Ep.15In this months episode we have been joined by a familiar voice, Manvir Kaur who you may recognise who was our dear audio editor and sakhi series co host. Manvir and Tavroop Kaur have a discussion about Hukam based on their personal stories and reflection on gurbani. Manvir and Tavroop discuss how to accept and embrace hukam as well apply it to our lives on a day to day basis.
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @rahaopodcast so you can be up to date on all our new and upcoming content, including Gurbani Veechars and the c...2023-06-1529 min
Rahao PodcastPoetic Perceptions [Jasmin Kaur] |Ep.11 Part 2We are joined with Jasmin Kaur for this months episode. Jasmin is a writer, illustrator and poet. Her writing explores themes of feminism, womanhood, social justice and love, acts as a means of healing and reclaiming identity. She has been named a "rising star" by Vogue Magazine and a "Writer to Watch" by CBC Books, she has toured across North America, the UK and Australia to connect with youth through the power of artistic expression.
In this episode we talked about exploring creative outlets, solo traveling, her books and the process of writing, sexual violence & assault and...2023-04-2340 min
Rahao PodcastFinding Solace In Sangat [Tavroop Kaur] |Ep.14We're back with our first episode of 2023...albeit a little late in the year!
This month episode is brought to you by Tavroop Kaur, our new Podcast host. In this episode we will discuss the meaning of Sangat, what Sangat is supposed to look like, and how we can utilise Sangat as a tool to move forward on this path based off bani, history and Tavroop shares her own individual experiences.
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @rahaopodcast so you can be up to date on all our new and upcoming content, including Gurbani...2023-02-2609 min
Rahao PodcastPostcards From This Summer [Darshleen Kaur] |Ep.13This episode is brought to you by Darshleen Kaur as she talks about her journey about recent travels in India and at the Sidak summer camp in Vancouver. Darshleen reflects on these anecdotes as a love letter to her future self as she reminisces about her recent travels. Darshleen talks about getting to the end of our studies, deadlines and merely getting by with being so exhausted from existing and being ready to start summer with a clear head which many of us have resonated with.
Darshleen also highlights issues that some of our listeners have raised rec...2022-09-0316 min
Rahao PodcastSakhi Series: Story Of Ganika [Manvir Kaur] |Ep.12In this episode we are joined by Manvir Kaur who is our Gurbani Veechar teacher and is also our previous audio editor. This episode is narrating the story of Ganika the prostitute using Bhai Gurdaas Ji 's vaaran. Ganika was a prostitute who lived in a market in the center of a town. She often committed adultery and many other sins. Men were mesmerized by her beauty and youth. Every evening, her house was lit with candles, and she would dress up in all kinds of jewelry and beautiful dresses. Gurbani mentions,
ਸੂਆ ਪੜਾਵਤ ਗਨਿਕਾ ਤਰੀ ॥
Teaching a parrot to speak the Lord's Name, Ganika t...2022-07-0127 min
Rahao PodcastPoetic Perceptions [Jasmin Kaur] |Ep.11 Part 1We are joined with Jasmin Kaur for this months episode. Jasmin is a writer, illustrator and poet. Her writing explores themes of feminism, womanhood, social justice and love, acts as a means of healing and reclaiming identity. She has been named a "rising star" by Vogue Magazine and a "Writer to Watch" by CBC Books, she has toured across North America, the UK and Australia to connect with youth through the power of artistic expression.
In this episode we talked about exploring creative outlets, solo traveling, her books and the process of writing, sexual violence & assault and...2022-06-0132 min
Rahao PodcastArtistry: Healing The Soul [Ravina Kaur] |Ep.10In this episode we are joined by Ravina Kaur who is a digital artist. Ravina Kaurs body of work respects a microcosm of collectiveness, visually encapsulating her deep admiration for her Punjabi-Sikh roots and the curiosity of the deep divinity of this world we live in. Her artwork broadly ranges from breaking generational norms and household gender roles to showcasing the strength that Punjabi women carry and the importance of using art as a tool for advocacy.
In this episode we talked about using creative outlets to heal, Ravinas artistry journey, kisaan mural, big sister advice session...2022-03-3134 min
Rahao PodcastConquering The Mind [Shuranjeet Singh] |Ep.09In this episode we are joined by Shuranjeet Singh who is the founder of Taraki - a non-profit organization working with Punjabi communities to reshape approaches to mental health. Our 3 main focal points are mental health challenges, career-centered pressure, and generational trauma.
Since Rahao has started, we have talked about various things that intertwine with mental health. Today we are actually solely talking about mental health in our punjabi community. On Instagram, we asked you what aspects of our culture deeply affect our Mental health. Many of you answered with generational trauma, career and school based stress...2022-02-2545 min
Rahao PodcastThe Archived Past [Rajvatan Singh] |Ep.05 Part 2In this months discussion, Darshleen & Neelam (our podcast manager) sit down and have a conversation with Rajvatan Singh who is a History/Sociology teacher and a professional fashion model from London, UK. In this episode we talked about British identity, Sikh student associations (SSAs)/ Sikh societies, casteism and toxic masculinity. Be sure to check out part 1 where we discuss the archived past of the Sikhs in the 18th century during the period of the Sikh misls.
We have started to release exclusive content from our episodes that will only be featured on the @rahaopodcast Instagram so make s...2022-01-2735 min
Rahao PodcastThe Struggle Between Two Minds [Darshleen & Manvir] |Ep.08WE ARE BACK IN TIME FOR 2022!
After a short hiatus, we are happy to announce that we have a new episode for you all! This month's episode is brought to you by Darshleen Kaur and Manvir Kaur. In this episode they attempt to debunk the purpose of life and what we should be doing according to gurmat and societal pressures. As It's coming to the end of the year they reflect on how exhausted and burnt out people tend to feel during this time of year. With this episode we hope to enlighten you with some things...2021-12-1728 min
Rahao PodcastWholesome University Experiences [Mayher Kaur] |Ep.07In this months discussion, Darshleen Kaur sits down to have a conversation with Mayher Kaur who is the website manager for SikhTeens. Mayher is a current undergrad at the University of Chicago and is majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Computer Science in hopes to study medicine in the future. In this episode Darshleen & Mayher discuss their wholesome college/university experiences with creating new friends and joining SSAs or Sikh Societies. We also discuss the importance of student mental health and how to have an equal work-life balance. We have listed many different ways of connecting with...2021-08-2731 min
Rahao PodcastThe Power Of Pride Series [Prabhdeep Singh] |Ep.06 Part 4In this months discussion, Darshleen sits down and has a conversation with Prabhdeep Singh Kehal. Prabhdeep is a writer, community scholar, and educator whose pronouns are they,them,theirs - (English) & Di, Massi Ji - (Punjabi).
As a sociologist and doctoral candidate at Brown University, Prabhdeep researches how people and communities create knowledge about race and racism, and how they use this knowledge in their lives. Prabhdeep's community-based work focuses on working with others within the global Sikh diaspora to identify and fight how white supremacy, anti-queerness, and gender conformity emerge in our lives.
The P...2021-08-0625 min
Rahao PodcastThe Power Of Pride Series [Prabhdeep Singh] |Ep.06 Part 3In this months discussion, Darshleen sits down and has a conversation with Prabhdeep Singh Kehal. Prabhdeep is a writer, community scholar, and educator whose pronouns are they,them,theirs - (English) & Di, Massi Ji - (Punjabi).
As a sociologist and doctoral candidate at Brown University, Prabhdeep researches how people and communities create knowledge about race and racism, and how they use this knowledge in their lives. Prabhdeep's community-based work focuses on working with others within the global Sikh diaspora to identify and fight how white supremacy, anti-queerness, and gender conformity emerge in our lives.
The P...2021-08-0516 min
Rahao PodcastThe Power Of Pride Series [Prabhdeep Singh] |Ep.06 Part 2In this months discussion, Darshleen sits down and has a conversation with Prabhdeep Singh Kehal. Prabhdeep is a writer, community scholar, and educator whose pronouns are they,them,theirs - (English) & Di, Massi Ji - (Punjabi).
As a sociologist and doctoral candidate at Brown University, Prabhdeep researches how people and communities create knowledge about race and racism, and how they use this knowledge in their lives. Prabhdeep's community-based work focuses on working with others within the global Sikh diaspora to identify and fight how white supremacy, anti-queerness, and gender conformity emerge in our lives.
The P...2021-08-0534 min
Rahao PodcastThe Power Of Pride Series [Prabhdeep Singh] |Ep.06 Part 1In this months discussion, Darshleen sits down and has a conversation with Prabhdeep Singh Kehal. Prabhdeep is a writer, community scholar, and educator whose pronouns are they,them,theirs - (English) & Di, Massi Ji - (Punjabi).
As a sociologist and doctoral candidate at Brown University, Prabhdeep researches how people and communities create knowledge about race and racism, and how they use this knowledge in their lives. Prabhdeep's community-based work focuses on working with others within the global Sikh diaspora to identify and fight how white supremacy, anti-queerness, and gender conformity emerge in our lives.
Th...2021-08-0532 min
Rahao PodcastThe Archived Past [Rajvatan Singh] |Ep.05 Part 1In this months discussion, Darshleen & Neelam (our podcast manager) sit down and have a conversation with Rajvatan Singh who is a History/Sociology teacher and a professional fashion model from London, UK. In this episode we talked about the archived past of the Sikhs in the 18th century during the period of the Sikh misls. Be sure to check out part 2 where we discuss British identity, Sikh student associations (SSAs)/ Sikh societies, casteism and toxic masculinity.
We have started to release exclusive content from our episodes that will only be featured on the @rahaopodcast Instagram so make su...2021-06-2452 min
Rahao PodcastAnother Vision [Narvir Singh] |Ep.04 Part 2In this months discussion Darshleen & Pavneet sit down and have a conversation with Narvir Singh who is most commonly known as Narvision. We have decided to split the episode into 2 episodes as this was a really insightful conversation. Episode 1 of this conversation is out now!
In episodes 2 we discussed the updates from the Kisaan protests that are still happening in India from when we talked about it in our first history in the making episode, Marijuana usage, Past mistakes not defining us and opening up and being vulnerable about our mental health struggles.
***TRIGGER WARNING***2021-04-2931 min
Rahao PodcastAnother Vision [Narvir Singh] |Ep.04 Part 1In this months discussion Darshleen & Pavneet sit down and have a conversation with Narvir Singh who is most commonly known as Narvision. We have decided to split the episode into 2 episodes as this was a really insightful conversation. Episode 2 of this conversation is out now!
In episode 1 we find out who’s Narvirs favorite artist from Sikh History, racism, connecting with art to heal, connecting poetry with bani, talking about identity (Indian vs Punjabi).
Narvirs uses poetry, music and multiple art forms to express himself. We’ll be diving into many of his career defining mome...2021-04-1925 min
Rahao PodcastKaurs In Fashion [Ramneet Kaur]|Ep.03In this months discussion we have our second segment Kaur’s In Fashion podcast with Ramneet Kaur. This conversation was so insightful as we wanted to amplify the amazing work and art the women in the Sikh community are producing. During this conversation Darshleen & Pavneet talk about the how she became a Social Media Influencer, the experiences behind collaborating with brands and other influencers/artists within the community, the beauty of kes and modesty and the struggles of parts of the industry not being so accepting and how she uses her platform to raise awareness, create conversation with her fo...2021-03-1633 min
Rahao PodcastKaurs In Fashion [ThatxKaur]|Ep.02In this months discussion we coming at you with a new segment on the podcast called Kaur’s In Fashion with ThatxKaur. This conversation was so insightful as we wanted to amplify the amazing work and art the women in the Sikh community are producing. During this conversation Darshleen & Pavneet talk about the how she became a Social Media Influencer, the experiences behind collaborating with brands and other influencers/artists within the community, the struggles of parts of the industry not being so accepting, upcoming projects like being the founder of Urban Velhi whilst being a stylist and how sh...2021-02-1834 min
Rahao PodcastHistory In The Making|Ep.01Khalsa Aids Donation Link For Farmers In India- https://www.khalsaaid.org/news/farmers-protest-2020
Darshleen Kaur, Pavneet Kaur, Neelam Kaur & Manvir Kaur introduce you to the first podcast episode for SikhTeens. Each of these four members of the Podcast Team plays a vital role for the making of this series. In this episode, they will speak about the significance of the name Rahao, the music credits, the Kissaan/Farmer protests taking place in India and future projects.
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