Introduction and Sri Nanak Prakaash

Last updated on Jul 16, 2022

Illustration of Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji Maharaj at Modhee Khanaa Shop (Photography by Gurmeet Singh)

In order to make the Poetic Masterpiece GurPrathaap Soorya (aka Suraj Prakaash Granth) widely understood by the worldwide Sangat, Maharaj has pitied this mayadhari with the task of translating the Table of Contents as edited by Bhai Veer Singh Ji. Sooraj Prakash is such a large Granth that oftentimes we may not know where to begin to look for a Prasang. Daas hopes that this translation makes it easier for You – Oh Sangat Ji – to access Suraj Prakash and develop a deeper relationship with Gurbani. All Praises go to Guru Sahib and Great Gursikhs such as MahaKavi Santokh Singh Ji and Bhai Veer Singh Ji.

Although technically a separate Granth, Sri Nanak Prakaash will be included in this table of contents as well. Sri Nanak Prakaash is divided into two parts: Pooraarbadhh (First Half; 73 Adhiyaye’s/Chapters) and
Utharaaradhh (2nd Half; 57 Adhiyaye’s.Chapters). This Post inc

The Katha of the 9 Following Gurus are included in Suraj Prakaash (GurPrathaap Soorya). Sooraj Prakaash means the Radiance of the Sun. This title is a metaphor (Roopak Alankaar in traditional Indian poetry) for the Guru Sahib’s Glory. Kavi Ji uses the Sun’s Bright Glow as a way for us to better understand The Magnitude of Guru Sahib’s Radiance. Even the sun is limited but it is the most radiant we can fathom from our 5 senses.

In the same way there is one Sun in our solar system but it results in so much. Days, Nights, Months, Seasons, Solstices, and the rays of light which provide us life. Kavi Ji actually uses terms related to the Sun in order to organize Sooraj Prakaash. Each chapter is referred to as an Ansu which means a Divine Ray of Light. These Ansu’s are organized in Raas (referring to 12 Solar Months), Ruths (6 Indian Seasons), and Ain/Ayan (2 Solstices).

Here is how Suraj Prakaash is generally organized:

1st Raas: Katha of Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji Maharaj, Sri Guru Amardas Sahib Ji Maharaj

2nd Raas: Katha of Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji Maharaj

3rd & 4th Raas: Katha of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji Maharaj

5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th Raas: Katha of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji Maharaj

9th & 10th Raas: Katha of Sri Guru Har[i]Rai Sahib Ji Maharaj,
Sri Guru Har[i]Krishan Sahib Ji Maharaj

11th & 12th Raas: Katha of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji Maharaj

All 6 Ruth’s (Seasons) and Both Ain’s (Solstices) feature the Katha of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji Maharaj.

Daas will separate the Table of Contents posts based on each separate section (Raas 1, Raas 2, Raas 3, Raas 4, Raas 5, Raas 6, Raas 7, Raas 8, Raas 9, Raas 10, Raas 11, Raas 12, Ruth 1, Ruth 2, Ruth 3, Ruth 4, Ruth 5, Ruth 6, Ain 1, Ain 2)

The following is the Table of Contents for Sri Nanak Prakaash
(Both 1st and 2nd Half).
Here are links to PDFs of 1st Half:
https://sikhizm.com/downloads/download-guru-partap-suraj-sri-nanak-parkash-purabaradh-vol-1-pdf/
2nd Half:
https://sikhizm.com/downloads/download-guru-partap-suraj-parkash-nanak-parkash-uttrardh-vol-2-pdf/

If you wish to read Sri Nanak Prakaash with English Translations, please see here to purchase: https://www.bhaigurdastrust.com/sri-nanak-prakash

YDaas has included links to English Katha (Bhai Harman Singh Ji Basics of Sikhi), Simple Punjabi Katha (SGGS Academy), and an animated version (Punjabi Playhouse; the links will be added as they are updated).

For traditional Katha, please listen to Katha by Sant Giani Inderjeet Singh Rakbe Wale. These recordings are not complete:
https://soundcloud.com/khalsakhajana/sets/suraj-prakash-katha-guru-nanak-dev-ji?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Or Giani Sher Singh Ji Buddha Dal (Ambala); recordings are not labeled:
https://www.gurmatveechar.com/audio.php?q=f&f=%2FKatha%2F02_Present_Day_Katha%2FNihang_Giani_Sher_Singh_%28Ambala_wale%29%2FSri_Nanak_Parkash_Katha

Giani Harbhajan Singh Dhudhike, complete recordings: https://gurmatveechar.com/audio.php?q=f&f=%2FKatha%2F02_Present_Day_Katha%2FGiani_Harbhajan_Singh_Dhudikey_(Vidyarthi_Sampardai_Bhindra)%2FSri_Gurpartap_Sooraj_Parkash_Granth%2FPatshahi_01_-_Sri_Guru_Nanak_Dev_Ji

Daas will try to add as many additional resources as possible for each Adhiyaye, Raas, Ruth, and Ain as they become available.

Note: Mangal refers to Manglacharan, a traditional way of invoking Divine Help and displaying humility. Traditionally poets in India asked for help from Saaraswathee (personification of the qualities of knowledge, arts, poetry, and learning among many other things). A Sikh's Mangal is towards Vaheguru/Guru Sahib/GurSikh as Kavi Ji writes. Bhai Harman Singh Ji explain this in-depth through the Basics of Sikhi Katha.

Pooraarbadhh (1st Half)

Prasang/Story	Adhiyaye #
‘The Maryada of Kavi Ji’s Isht’ Main Mangal	1
Poetic Tradition Mangal	1
Isht-Dev: Mangal to Akaal Purakh	1
Isht-Dev: Mangal to Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji	1
Isht-Dev: Mangal to Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji	1
Isht-Dev: Mangal to Sri Guru Amar Daas Ji	1
Isht-Dev: Mangal to Sri Guru Ram Daas Ji	1
Isht-Dev: Mangal to Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji	1
Isht-Dev: Mangal to Sri Guru Har[i]Govind Ji	1
Isht-Dev: Mangal to Sri Guru Har[i]Raae Ji	1
Isht-Dev: Mangal to Sri Guru Har[i]Krishan Ji	1
Isht-Dev: Mangal to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji	1
Isht-Dev: Mangal to Sri Guru Govind Singh Ji	1
Mangal to Gurmukh Vidhya Ustaad and the Giver of Naam	1
Mangal to Naam/Gurmantar and the Greatness of Naam Part 1 (Basics) Part 2 (Basics) Part 3 (Basics) Part 4 (Basics)	1
Shaardhaa, Sant and Guru Mangal; Katha commences, meeting Baalaa; bringing Pathree Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	2
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Katha of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji taking on Avatar SGGS Academy	3
Poetic Humility; The Glory of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji taking on Avatar and taking Name Part 1 (Basics) Part 2 (Basics) Part 3 (Basics) Part 4 (Basics) *Animated by Punjabi Playhouse* SGGS Academy	4
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s [Lotus-] Feet; Childhood Play of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	5
Mangal to the Kirtan of Guru Sahib; Teachings to Gopaal Paandhhae Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt 2 SGGS Academy	6
Mangal to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji; Reciting the Arths of Sapath Saloki Gita to Pita Ji Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	7
Mangal to GurSikhs; Teachings to Mullaa Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 Basics of Sikhi Pt. 3 Basics of Sikhi Pt. 4 SGGS Academy	8
Shaardhaa Mangal; The Real Janeoo Basics of Sikhi Pt. 1 Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 Basics of Sikhi Pt. 3 SGGS Academy	9
An Ardaas to the Satguru Saahibaan; Grazing cows; making the fields grow Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	10
Begging to the Satguru Sahibaan; Snake providing shade, Blessing Rai Bulaar with Faith Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	11
Shaardhaa Mangal; Planting crops, the Temporary Shade of the Tree Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	12

Shaardhaa Mangal; Teachings about Vedas SGGS Academy	13
Mangal to Sri Guru Nanak Maharaj; Doing the True Trade Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	14
Mangal to Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji; True Trade, Baba Kaaloo, and Rai Bulaar Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	15
Mangal to Sri Guru Amardas Ji; Ring given to Lotaa Saadhoo; going to Sultanpur Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	16
Mangal to Sri Guru Ramdas Ji; Starting work at Modhee SGGS Academy	17
Mangal to Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji; doing accounting and profit discovered Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	18
Mangal to Sri Guru Har[i]Govind Maharaj; Guru Sahib’s Engagement Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	19
Mangal to Sri Guru Har[i]Raae Maharaj; doing accounting and profit received Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	20
Mangal to Sri Guru Har[i]Krishan Ji; Guru Sahib’s Wedding; the Baraat leaving for Sultanpur Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	21
Mangal to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji; Baraat reaching and Marriage Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	22
Mangal to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj; Returning to Talwandi after Marriage Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	23
Mangal to Gurbani; Going back to Sultanpur after Talwandi Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	24
Shaardhaa Mangal; Baba Moolchand and Chando Rani getting upset Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	25
Shaardhaa Mangal; Sri Chand Ji’s Janam Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	26
Sri Guru Mangal; Mansukh and Bhageerathh Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	27
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Entering Vae-ee (Bein) River Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	28
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Exiting Bein River and renouncing Modhee Khaanaa Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	29
Loving Mangal to Gur Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Baba Mool Chand Ji’s visit, Teachings to Shyaam Brahmin; Lakhmee Daas Ji’s Janam; Mansukh and Bhageerathh leaving Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	30

Prasang	Adhiyaye #
Shaardhaa Mangal; Mullaa Saved; The Prasang about the Mosque and Nawab Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	31
Mangal to Guru Sahib Ji’s Lotus Feet; Miracle at Mosque; Daulat Khan and Qazi becoming Sikhs Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	32
Mangal to the Dust of the Feet; Mata Sulakhni going back to her parents’ house Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	33
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; [Bhai] Mardhaanaa coming to Guru Sahib Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	34
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Bringing a Rabab and Going to Bebe Ji Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 Basics of Sikhi Pt. 3 SGGS Academy	35
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; [Bhai] Mardaanaa Ji’s Hunger; Leaving Bebe Ji Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	36
Katha Mangal; Which Sources was Sri Gur Nanak Prakaash written from Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	37
Mangal to Guru Nanak Dev Ji; Meeting with Bhai Laalo Ji Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 Basics of Sikhi Pt. 3 SGGS Academy	38
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Prasang of Malik Bhaago and Khan Basics of Sikhi Basics of Sikhi Pt. 2 SGGS Academy	39
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Guru Sahib going to Talwandi Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	40
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Baba Kaaloo Ji, meeting Laaloo Ji and Rai Bulaar Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	41
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; The Prasang of Baba Kaaloo Ji; Laaloo Ji Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	42
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Spiritual Teachings to Rai; Tulsaa Daasee Basics of Sikhi SGGS Academy	43
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Mansukh going to Sanglaadheep to Raja Shivnaabh SGGS Academy	44
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Guru Sahib leaving from Talwandi SGGS Academy	45
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Feeding Akk and Khakharreeaa to Bhai Mardaanaa Ji; reaching Kaavaroo Desh SGGS Academy	46
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Powerful Toes; Going to Sangladeep to Raja Shiv Naabh SGGS Academy	47
Dhyaan Mehimaa; Teachings to Shivnaabh; Yog SGGS Academy	48
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Powerful Toes; Teachings to Triyaa Raaj SGGS Academy	49
Mangal to Satguru Sahib; Bharathhari; Kaudaa SGGS Academy	50
Shaardhaa Mangal; Saalas Rai Jauhree SGGS Academy	51
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Machh; Kal[i]; Naarad SGGS Academy	52
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Prasang of Sudhharsain SGGS Academy	53
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Madhhurbain; Devloot Demon/Monster SGGS Academy	54
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Devloot; Banmaanas Demon/Monster SGGS Academy	55

Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Kawalnain SGGS Academy	56
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Going to Mecca SGGS Academy	57
Saeth Mangal; Mecca; Jeevan Prasang SGGS Academy	58
Mangal to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji; Medina; going to Sultanpur SGGS Academy	59
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Sumer Mountains and Gorakh, Machhinder; Discussion with Luhreepaa SGGS Academy	60
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Bhangar; Kaneefaa; Haneefaa; Bhoothavae; Charpat discussion SGGS Academy	61
Mangal to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj; Discussion with Gopee Chand, Eeshar, Langar, Mangal, Sambhoo SGGS Academy	62
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Discussion with Sidhhas; Kauns; Water from Thaal SGGS Academy	63
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Leaving the Sidhhas SGGS Academy	64
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Kaak Bhasund; Dathaa Thraey SGGS Academy	65
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Prahlaad SGGS Academy	66
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Prahlaad’s Katha continued SGGS Academy	67
Loving Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Prahlaad’s Katha continued SGGS Academy	68
Mangal to Satguru Ji; Prahlaad Prasang SGGS Academy	69
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Ancient Katha of Bairaah Avtaar SGGS Academy	70
Mangal to Akaal Purakh; Ancient Katha of Dhhruv SGGS Academy	71
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Dhhruv Prasang SGGS Academy	72
Mangal to Saints; Meeting Akaal Purakh in Sachkhand SGGS Academy	73

Utharaaradhh (2nd Half)

Prasang	Adhiyaye #
Mangal to Gurbani and Guru Nanak Maharaj; leaving Dhhrav; The Mountain of Sheel and GhiraaN SGGS Academy	1
Shaardhaa Mangal; Ulaka Mountain; Ihlobithr, Hiran Kinpurakah and other Khands SGGS Academy	2
Shaardhaa Mangal; KaechMaal; Ramak, Bhadar and from Bharath Khand to Jammu SGGS Academy	3
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Meeting Duni Chand and Arriving at Talvandi SGGS Academy	4
Shaardhaa Mangal; Teachings to Mata Ji and Pita Ji SGGS Academy	5
Shaardhaa Mangal; Teachings to Mata Ji and Pita Ji; Their Going to Baikunt SGGS Academy	6
Mangal to Saints; Dialogue with Naanoo Pandit at Kurukshetra SGGS Academy	7
Chandi Mangal; Throwing water towards west direction at Ganga SGGS Academy	8
Shaardhaa Mangal; Teachings to the people of Brij, Ayudhya, and Kaanshi SGGS Academy	9
Shaardhaa Mangal; Jagan Naath; Kaljug Prasang SGGS Academy	10
Shaardhaa Mangal; One Town, Munaaphik Desh SGGS Academy	11
Prabhu Mangal; The Town that burned down and collapsed due to the Sea; Haaroo SGGS Academy	12
Mangal to Saints; Breaking the Pond of ThikhaaN; Bhootant and the town without crops or fire SGGS Academy	13
Mangal to Saints; Kashmir-Ayaali, Pandit; Walee Kandhhaaree; Mosque in Kabul SGGS Academy	14
Mangal to Those who have tasted Naam; Giving Paatshahi to a child; Rescuing a Trader and a Fraud SGGS Academy	15
Shaardhaa Mangal; Prasang of Kaaroo SGGS Academy	16
Shaardhaa Mangal; Habash, Vilaaeit, Laajavard; Cholaa; Katha of Raam Chandra SGGS Academy	17
Mangal to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji; Lanka Prasang; Bibheekhan and Hanuman meet SGGS Academy	18
Shaardhaa Mangal; Palakh; Shaamalee; Kush; Krauch; Shaakh and Pushkar Deep SGGS Academy	19
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Sidhh Gosht SGGS Academy	20
Shaardhaa Mangal; Bringing elephant back to life and Poojaa of Bhai Mardana Ji SGGS Academy	21
Mangal to the Mind without Vikaars; Lahore Curse; Hypocritical Brahmin and Villager Prasang SGGS Academy	22
Mangal to SatGuru Sahib; Saving the Upset King from Sathigharaa SGGS Academy	23
Shaardhaa Mangal; Prasang of Pandavs while doing Arth of Shabad SGGS Academy	24
Mangal to Gyani, Katha of Janmeja; Saving the Leper SGGS Academy	25
Mangal to Saints. Saving the Saints; Coming to Eminabad SGGS Academy	26
Residence of Humility; Eminabad; The Invasion of Babbar SGGS Academy	27
Mangal to SatGuru Sahib; Guru Ji freeing Babbar’s Prisoners SGGS Academy	28

Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet, Stopping by In-Laws’ Town; Saving Ajithaa SGGS Academy	29
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Establishing Kartarpur Sahib; The Purity of the Brahman’s Kitchen SGGS Academy	30
Benti; The beginning of Sikh Customs/Traditions Groom and Bride; Moolaa; Peer of Uch SGGS Academy	31
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Sanctuary; Blessing Jalaal with Wisdom; Arth of Gurmukhaa SGGS Academy	32
Shakti of Naam; Discussion with Sheikh Ibrahmin Fareed Saanee SGGS Academy	33
The Fruit of Naam Jap; Baghdad; Saving Peer Dasthigeer SGGS Academy	34
The Glory of Praising Guru Sahib; Bhai Mardaanaa Ji’s End; Sidhh Gosht; Sajjan Thug; Shaahzaadaa SGGS Academy	35
Meditating upon Guru Sahib’s Lotus Feet; Kandahar ~ Yaarwalee. Khathree, Shah Sharaf and Maan Chand SGGS Academy	36
Peace of Guru Sahib’s Sanctuary; Discussion with Two Peers from Multan; The Story of Shams Tabrez (Murshid of Maulana Rumi) SGGS Academy	37
In Praise of Shabad; Groom-Bride; Baal Gundhaaee, Moolaa SGGS Academy	38
In Praise of Lovingly Reading and Listening; Living in Kartarpur Sahib, Shiv-Raathree at Achal Bataalaa SGGS Academy	39
The Greatness of Naam; Sidhh Gosht; Sant Baalkaa of Thrikhaan Maalo Sheikh SGGS Academy	40
Mangal to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji; Ubahae Khan, Adhramaan SGGS Academy	41
The Glory of Concentrating on Guru Sahib’s Feet; Child, Moolaa Keerraa, Prithhaa, Khaedaa, Prithhee Mal, Raamaa and the like SGGS Academy	42
The Greatness of Shabad; Teachings to Maalo, Maango, Kaaloo, Bhagthaa Ohree, Jaapoovanshee, Seehaan, Gajjan, PhirNaa, Khahiraa, Jodhh SGGS Academy	43
Shaardhaa Mangal; Seeing the Love of the Sikhs; The Fruit of having Darshan of Saadhus SGGS Academy	44
The Greatness of Gurbani; Saidho Ghaeo; Sikhi; Being a Guest; Grihast Dharam SGGS Academy	45
Seva of Guru Sahib’s Feet; Teachings, Bhai Budhaa Ji, Bhai Baalaa Ji’s Departing to Parlok SGGS Academy	46
Shaardhaa Mangal; meeting Sri Param Paavan Lehna Ji SGGS Academy	47
Shaardhaa Mangal; Sri Lehna Ji’s Seva, Being Saved in Sangat, Devtay, Ayaalee, Khadoor SGGS Academy	48
The Greatness of Good Virtues Food from Trees, Hardship in the Water, sleeping on rocks, surviving on Akk and Sand SGGS Academy	49
Hardwork and Blessings; A Sikhi test is held and explained SGGS Academy	50
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Praise; Teaching Wisdom, the Sweets of Bhagti SGGS Academy	51
Mangal to Guru Sahib’s Praise Other Tests, Passing the Throne, In Praise of Japji Sahib SGGS Academy	52
Shaardhaa Mangal; Teachings to the Sikhs SGGS Academy	53
Mangal to Gurmantra; Getting ready for Jyothee-Jyoth SGGS Academy	54
The Greatness of Guru Sahib’s Bhajan, Guru Sthothar; Preparing to Merge SGGS Academy	55
Asking for Guru Sahib’s Blessing; Preparing for Jyothee-Jyoth SGGS Academy	56
Mangal to Guru Shabad; Vaheguru Sthothar Ashtak; Jyothee-Jyoth SGGS Academy	57

Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji Maharaj Tuhi Nirankaar!