In this episode, Melbourne-based poet and author Jasleen Kaur joins us to discuss her debut poetry collection, an invitation into a sacred dialogue with Akaal Purakh, exploring themes of devotion, longing, surrender, and remembrance.

Jasleen shares the inspiration behind her work and speaks about her conscious decision to write in Gurmukhi Panjabi, honouring language, faith, and ancestral connection through poetry.

A truly wonderful conversation - tune in.

'Sanhere Akaal Nu' is available to order from KhalisHouse.com

In episode 35 of the Khalis Podcast, Toronto based Baljit Ghuman speaks about "Grandfather's Mulberry Tree", his first short novel about the Sikh Genocide 1984.

This captivating and cathartic story follows an adolescent Sikh boy's journey through the turbulent Panjab of the 1980s. Following the State of India's attack of Sri Darbar Sahib, the novel portrays a powerful narration of history and imagination, and the boy's unconscious attempt to heal from the personal trauma.

In the podcast, the author, son of Shaheed Major Baldev Singh Ghuman, speaks about his own experiences growing up in Panjab, the inspiration for writing the story, his aspirations for the novel and the need to centre the stories of the survivors, not just victims of the state sponsored violence in 1984.

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In episode 34 of the Khalis Podcast, Toronto based Hardeep Kaur Shergill, speaks about "Manmeet Kaur: My Story About 1984", her debut children's book.

Hardeep is an elementary school Educator, former Early Reading Coach with the Toronto District School Board, and a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto.

Hardeep's debut book follows the story of 'Manmeet Kaur' whose family are directly impacted by the harrowing violence orchestrated by the State of India in 1984. The narrative covers how she endures the pain and trauma of the genocide but also points towards the important path of resilience and healing.

Complete with full colour double-spread illustration by Brazil based illustrator Ana Nicolau, this book will be a fantastic resource for young persons aged 11+ as well as parents, caregivers and schools who are dedicated to raising awareness and education about the Sikh Genocide.

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