About the series
People, in their own words, on the way to the Guru.
Finding Sikhi brings together people with different backgrounds and experiences to share their journeys towards the Guru. Some discovered Sikhi for the first time. Others grew up around it and later found a deeper connection.
Through open conversations about faith, family, identity and life's challenges, the series offers a place to listen, reflect and find a story you can relate to.
Each episode is one person's account. Guests come from different faiths, cultures and circumstances, and they don't all see things the same way. We let them tell it as it happened for them.
The idea for the series was first raised at a Sikhi camp in 2024. The first conversation of the current run, with Japjeet Kaur, was published in February 2025. Two earlier conversations, from 2022 and 2024, are part of the playlist too.
- Conversations
- 9
- Hours of stories
- 15+
- To watch
- Free
Who it's for
- People exploring Sikhi for the first time.
- People raised Sikh who want to reconnect, or to understand the path more deeply.
- People from other faiths and backgrounds who are curious about these journeys.
- Anyone looking for a relatable story about identity, belonging, purpose, doubt or a hard season of life.
What the conversations cover
Guests talk about identity and belonging, Gurbani, Simran, Sangat and Seva, keeping Kes, wearing a Dastaar, taking Amrit, and how their families responded. Some episodes include depression, addiction, illness, financial hardship and recovery, alongside joy, confidence and gratitude.
Where to start
Not sure which story to watch first?
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New to Sikhi
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Reconnecting, or full of questions
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Going through a hard time
A tradition of the series
One word, passed on.
At the end of each conversation, the guest leaves a single word for the next guest to reflect on.
Who makes it
A BoS TV series.
BoS TV is the YouTube channel from Basics of Sikhi for podcasts, vlogs, reactions and longer conversations about Sikhi and everyday life. Finding Sikhi is one of its series, and the one this website is about.
BoS TV comes from Basics of Sikhi, a project of Everythings 13, registered charity 1143262 in England and Wales. Watching is free. If the series has helped you, you can support the charity's work, or simply share an episode with someone who might need it.
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Words you'll hear
A few terms, briefly.
Guests use the words they live by. Here is a short guide if any are new to you.
- Sangat
- Spiritual community
- Seva
- Selfless service
- Simran
- Remembrance of the Divine
- Dastaar
- Sikh turban
- Kes
- Uncut hair
- Amrit
- Sikh initiation
- Gurdwara
- Sikh place of worship
- Gurbani
- The Guru's words
- Kirtan
- The singing of Gurbani
- Langar
- The free community kitchen
- Amrit vela
- The early hours before dawn
- Bana
- Traditional Sikh dress
- Kara
- The steel bangle Sikhs wear
- Paath
- Reading or reciting Gurbani
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