Darkness Defied | Episode 2 | Chapter 3 & Chapter 4 – From Comrade to Sikh & Life Takes a Sharp Turn Artwork

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Darkness Defied | Episode 2 | Chapter 3 & Chapter 4 – From Comrade to Sikh & Life Takes a Sharp Turn

July 15, 2026 • Khalis House Publishing

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The Khalis Audio Library continues with the next instalment of Darkness Defied: The Life and Legacy of Jaswant Singh Khalra, written by Bhai Ajmer Singh and narrated by Ranveer Singh.

This episode includes:

📖 Chapter 3 – From Comrade to Sikh
📖 Chapter 4 – Life Takes a Sharp Turn
🎙️ Additional commentary from Ranveer Singh

These chapters trace Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra's personal transformation, from his early political influences to the spiritual convictions that would come to define his life's work. Alongside the narration, there is additional commentary to provide historical context and reflections on the themes discussed in these chapters.

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🎼 Intro & outro music: Sarangi Noir by Pree Mayall.

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Ranveer Singh

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