SikhNet Stories for Children

Vaisakhi - Birth of the Khalsa

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:46:52 +0000

This is the story of Vasakhi day! During the time of Guru Gobind Rai, the rulers of the land were very cruel to people. They wanted everyone to join the same religion as them. A feeling of darkness and unhappiness spread through the land. The time had come for the Guru to show how to bring ......THE LIGHT!!!

Guru Har Rai and the Pot

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:55:00 +0000

We already know a little about Guru Har Rai ji; he helped animals, he grew fruit trees, he opened hospitals and grew herbs for healing. Let's get to know the Guru more...

Court of Guru Har Rai ji

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:57:38 +0000

Guru Har Rai Sahib court was a most beautiful paradise. There were many kinds of animals, fruit trees, plants and flowers. There was also a hospital to treat people even if they couldn't afford it. The Guru had a large collection of medicines and rare herbs. The court of Guru Har Rai ji was a healing center of teachings, light and love.

Har Rai ji the gentle

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:50:46 +0000

Har Rai ji was the beloved Grand-son of Guru Hargobind. Once, Har Rai ji came back from horse riding he saw his Guru-Grandpa meditating in the flower garden. The Guru's aura was divine, Har Rai got off his horse and skipped excitedly to the Guru. While on the way, he accidentally caught his clothes on the thorn of a rose bush. The bush got jostled and some of the petals fell on the ground. Har Rai ji saw what he had done and began to cry...

Amar Das ji: Merging with the Guru

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:20:19 +0000

Guru Angad woke up in the early morning. He was thirsty, and he asked his sons to bring him water, but they said that it's raining outside and we would have to go to the lake to get water. Bhai Amar Das saw this happen, and he felt the need to serve his Guru. He went outside during the great storm to bring the Guru some water.

Amar Das ji: Farmers Miracle

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:45:17 +0000

There was a great drought, no water to drink or to grow food. Animals were died and the farmers became scared and desperate. A Brahman monk told the farmers, "The reason why there is a drought is because you are giving respect to a man who is not a Brahman. Everyone is treating this 'Guru Angad' like a holy man. Kick him out and I will bring the rain. The farmers listened to the monks false promise. What will Bhai Amar Das do when he hears the Guru was kicked out for this nonsense.

Amar Das ji: Meeting the Guru

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:50:05 +0000

Amar Das ji rode to meet the True Guru. The Guru and Amar Das ji were related and Amar Das ji was a couple decades older. When Amar Das ji saw his saintly face, instead of hugging the Guru, Amar Das ji fell on his knees and said, "Please don't consider me your relative and don't even consider me your elder. Just take me as a student and show me the right path!" Amar Das ji devoted himself to the Guru's service for the rest of his life.

Amar Das ji: The Devoted Bhalla

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:56:09 +0000

Amar Das Bhalla was a very devoted Vaishnava Hindu. When he was 62 he met a monk on one of his long pilgrimages. The monk asked, "Who is your guru?" Amar Das had no answer, he didn't have a guru. When the monk found out about this he became very angry, "I shared food with a man who has no guru!" Amar Das knew he needed a guru, would he ever find one?

Team Khalsa - Save The Langar

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:53:16 +0000

The moon was bright in the dark sky, while the soothing sound of Gurbani Kirtan was flowing in the Gurdwara. Everyone had their eyes closed, focused on the vibration. Suddenly out of the the langar hall came a disturbing sound! A young lady got up and went into the kitchen to see what was going on, "Hmm look at these footprints.... " Then she whispered into a device on her wrist, and three other figures quickly and silently appeared in the langar hall kitchen. They all looked at the footprints, then at each other. These four were no ordinary kids, they were... TEAM KHALSA!

Guru Nanak and the Flying Carpet

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:31:45 +0000

Guru Nanak, together with Mardana and Bala, his two friends who always served him, traveled together to the country of Kashmir. They came to the city of Sri Nagar. There the people knew who he was because of his grace and his light. The people were very happy and blessed to sit with him and learn from him. In that city there was also a Pundit named Brahm Das. He was very learned and through his devotion to the goddess he had gained yogic powers. When he heard that a great Guru had come to town he thought, "I don't think I will be that impressed with this new-comer. It is I who has great knowledge and supernatural powers. I will show him my skill. Sitting on this carpet I will fly over to where he is and there is no doubt that he will be totally impressed when I arrive."

The Crow's Hassle

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:58:14 +0000

ONCE upon a time, a farmer's wife was sitting and sifting corn. All of a sudden a crow flew by and swooped off with a kernel of corn from her basket. The farmer's wife got really angry and threw a mud ball at the bird. She had such good aim, the mud ball hit the crow, who fell to the ground, the kernel of corn fell out of the crows mouth and it rolled under the roots of a great big Banyan tree. The farmer's wife ran up to the crow, and grabbed it by the tail, "Give me back my kernel of corn, if you don't, I'll eat YOU instead!

God In Every Moment

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:34:07 +0000

Once a group of very religious men and women from every religion got together. A young child watched them as they spoke to each other. These people were all talking about very important subjects and they were discussing the nature of the Universe. One of the religious leaders honestly expressed himself, "I am CHRISTIAN; There is only one way to God , and that is the way I preach." Then another lady spoke honestly, "I am HINDU and I know of a God that is much older and wiser than your God!" Then another man said, "I am SIKH and none of you know what you are talking about. Here is what God is..." Yet another said, "I am JEWISH and God is Universal. What all of YOU don't understand is this..." "No no!" said another, "I am a MUSLIM, this is all wrong, God is this..."

Secret To All Happiness And Success, Part 2: Good And Kind

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:35:49 +0000

Narayan Gupta discovers her friends secret. He explains to her how writing two simple things have given him everything in life. They have filled him up and made him feel like he wants to share. They have have made him a trust-worthy and wealthy person. They have made him popular and well liked. They have made him remember who he really is and how he wants to live life. What are the two things he wrote down? What is the secret to all happiness and success?

Secret To All Happiness And Success, Part 1: Jagjit's Mysterious Book

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:48:04 +0000

Once a woman visited her best friend Jagjit. Jagjit went to buy some food so they could eat together and she found herself in Jagjit's room. She saw an altar that had inspiring pictures on it. It also had dazzling and expensive jewels on it, "Wow!" She thought. In the center of the altar was a book that had the most exquisite and intricate art work. The title was written on gold and studded with diamonds. It said, "The Secret To All Happiness And Success". It was the most beautiful and expensive book she ever saw. She thought, "What could possibly be written in this book??!"

The Guru, The Emperor And The Grass-Cutter

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:27:29 +0000

This was during the time of Guru Hargobind Ji, the 6th Sikh Guru and in India the Sikhs were being starting to be persecuted. Guru Hargobind knew that it time to prepare an army of saint-soldiers for battle for the defense of the all his Sikhs and of the Dharma. He didn't want to attack anyone, but his Sikhs needed to be able to defend themselves and others if war was declared on them. Guru Hargobind was a beautiful saint and the Sikhs loved him very much. They completely trusted him, saying, "Guru Ji, we are at your feet, you are the True emperor, you are the True King."

World Play

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:56:07 +0000

May I ask you a question? Do you know why your soul chose to be born in your human body? It is because it wanted to! It came in to your body so it can have a human experience. It wants to experience something very special. Mostly we don't remember exactly what that special something is, do we? Does everyone always remember exactly what their soul wants to experience in this life? No… and that's OK, because if we remembered what the soul wanted to experience, that might spoil the surprise of discovering it for ourselves, wouldn't it?

Attitude of Gratitude

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:48:48 +0000

Once there were two students. One day they were both told that they had received the great honor of seeing the Grand-Master. They were both very excited and humbled by this honor. The two students hiked to a remote mountain top to a very beautiful temple there. Both students were excited to see the Grand-Master.

Listening to the Heavens

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:06:57 +0000

One day, a boy was sitting in his room watching T.V. when his sister came into the room, "Do you remember Auntie ji?" She said, "I love her. She understands everything. She just says a few things and people change for the rest of their lives." The brother wasn't really paying attention, "Ummm, yeahh... uh... I'm watching my T.V. show, I need to watch the final episode!" So the sister waited until his show was over and came back, "Ok, I waited, now c'mon let's go. Don't you know she can talk to the heavens?" Her brother wasn't really listening to her, he was playing video games. "Uh... yeah heavens... ooooh I'm about to level up!" Then the sister said, "I know where you keep your allowance. Bye! I'm taking it!" So he finally stopped playing his game, "No stop!.... Ok, I'll go with you. but it doesn't matter. Adults are all the same, they just like to talk."

It's All Within

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:54:13 +0000

Once upon a time there was a beautiful deer who spent every day prancing around in the woods. And every day she noticed a wonderful smell. It smelt better than rain; it smelt better than flowers; in fact, the deer had never smelled anything so enchantingly wonderful. The deer wondered where the smell came from. She began to sniff around, "Sniff, sniff. Maybe this perfume is coming from inside the tree!" She ran over to a tree, but it just smelt like a normal tree.

The Horse Mind

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:27:17 +0000

Once there was a man who came to visit his friend. His friend was a good host, and he said, "Oh, come in. It's great to see you old friend. Please come in, I'll get you something to eat."

A Real King

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:18:52 +0000

Once there was a king who was both good and righteous. He was known far and wide for his wisdom and his kindness to the people of his kingdom. After many years, he began to feel bored with being a king, so he asked his adviser, "How old is my son now? I want him to become king so I can quit this job." The adviser said, "Your son is only 15 years old. The law says he must be 18 years old before he may be crowned as the king." The king said, "No, no no... that is no good at all. I want him to become king now." The adviser said, "You yourself are still a young king. If you were to wait for 3 years, you would still be very young to be retiring from your duties as a king." The king thought this over.

Guru ji's Arrow

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:45:29 +0000

Guru Gobind Singh Ji was not only a great teacher but he was also the greatest of warriors. He taught his Sikhs to meditate on the One in everyone and he also taught them to train their bodies.

The Earthquake

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:15:58 +0000

Once there was a man who didn't believe in praying. He never prayed about anything. Whenever someone would talk about prayer, he would say, "Ah, prayer. It doesn't do anything. I'll tell you what prayer is; It's just a big waste of time."

Bhagat Dhanna ji

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:25:18 +0000

A long time ago in India there was a simple farmer named Dhanna. He lived a quiet life and loved to farm. Every day on his way to his fields, he passed by the house of a pundit who did many rituals and prayers, and Dhanna found this very interesting. One day he saw the pundit serving food to a stone statue. And he asked the pundit, "Why are you bringing food to a stone?" The pundit replied, "This is not a stone! This is a Thakur. If one pleases the Thakur all their wishes come true. You must feed the Thakur first, and only after that can you eat."

Gobind Rai and Shiv Dutt

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:50:15 +0000

Young Gobind Rai was a very playful boy and he and his friends used to go down to the riverside to play almost every day. They weren't the only ones who went there. A lot of people used to bathe at the river Ganga because it was also a holy spot. One of them was Shiv Dutt, a very rich and wise man. At the riverside he built a platform and placed statues of different gods on it to make a kind of altar. He did his prayers and recited his chants in front of this platform. He was a spiritual man and was greatly respected by others.

Gobind Rai and the Old Woman

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:01:31 +0000

Gobind Rai was born in the city of Patna in the state of Bihar. Gobind Rai; A divine soul sent from the heavens to help this earth. People always noticed that when he played with his friends, even though he was physically stronger, he was always kind to everyone. He was always having fun, joking around and he laughed all the time. And there were so many games he liked to play with his friends. Sometimes he also liked to do mischief.

Gobind Rai and the 5 Taps

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:10:12 +0000

Like most children, young Gobind Rai liked to have fun. But unlike most children, he never cried and he was always in a happy mood. His mother dressed him up in princely clothes and put a feather in his turban and he always looked very clean and handsome. He was looked after by everyone and was very well protected. His mother, grandmother and uncle were all very saintly people who played with him and raised him in his early years. They loved him so much. Throughout his childhood Gobind Rai had entertainment, games, friends and everything, he was always happy.

Bhai Taru's Life of Fearless Love

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:52:13 +0000

In the village of Poola lived a young man named Taru. He worked very hard every day on his farm with his family. He was also a very devoted Sikh of Guru Gobind Singh and he always loved serving people. Everyone knew he loved to serve and everyone loved Bhai Taru. Bhai Taru believed all people are children of God. He also learned from Guru Gobind Singh Ji to treat all people with equality and love. He didn't care if someone was Hindu or Muslim, he just wanted to serve the God in them.

Bhai Sud

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:11:33 +0000

Once upon a time, in a village in the Punjab, there was a very old man named Bhai Sud. He was 86 years old and he was well known for being truly wise. One day, as he was taking his daily walk, he saw the village chief running around in a frantic hurry. He yelled to Bhai Sud in alarm, "Bhai Sud Ji, there is a gang of bandits coming this way! They have been going from village to village, stealing everything, killing people and destroying everything in their path!"

Death's Proud Messenger

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:29:09 +0000

In the cycle of life everything that has ever been born will eventually die. When human beings die our spirits go to a spiritual realm. That is very joyful for some people. Other people might think of their lives with sadness or regret. There are so many realms the spirit can visit and in one there is a being call Yam Raj. Yam Raj sends messengers to collect a person when it is time for them to leave their earthly body. Yam Raj sends the Angels of Death to help the soul of the person connect to their Higher Self.

The Clever Rabbit

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:19:06 +0000

The lion is the king of the jungle. Once there was a lion that was not grateful for being king. Instead he thought he was better than everyone else. He would say, "Look at me I'm the greatest, I'm the strongest, I'm the most virtuous, I'm simply the best". Well his wife told him, "If you are the best, why don't you ask everyone else, maybe they don't think so."

The Thief and Kali

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:35:09 +0000

Once a long time ago there was a thief. His father had trained him to be a thief. He was a really good thief because he listened to everything his father taught him about stealing. One thing his father told him was this: "Never listen to anything a saint says. Don't even listen to a single word out of the mouth of a saint. If you hear what saints say, you will not be able to be a thief." He was the best thief around.

Guru Nanak and the Cannibal

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:08:37 +0000

Guru Nanak Dev Ji traveled and taught in many places all over India. Bala and Mardana accompanied him everywhere and together they encountered lots of different people and situations. Always Guru Ji chanted and blessed every spot where he touched his feet. He healed all those he saw. He gave the medicine of Truth to everyone he spoke to.

Guru Nanak and the Queen of Black Magic

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:55:30 +0000

Guru Nanak traveled all over India to spread the word of God, and he walked everywhere on foot. His companions Bala and Mardana always traveled with him. Once they were in a remote part of India called Kamrup where the people were famous for their devotion to black magic. When Guru Nanak reached the outskirts of the city he sat down under a tree and began meditating. While Bala stayed with him Mardana went ahead into the city to find food and drink.

Guru Nanak and the Boulder

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:57:15 +0000

Guru Nanak Dev Ji used to travel on foot everywhere with his companions and musicians, Bala and Mardana. One day they were walking and Mardana felt very thirsty. It was very hot outside and they had been walking for a long time. Finally they reached a hill with a dwelling at the top. They were sure they would be able to get water there. A man lived there and had a well that everyone in the nearby village used to get water for washing themselves, growing food, and drinking. But he was very greedy and charged money before anyone could use the well.

God Provides To All

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:22:49 +0000

One day a Sikh who was a family man came to see Guru Har Rai Ji, the seventh Guru. This man worked hard to take care of his family but when he came to see the Guru he was very troubled. He told the Guru that for many years he had wanted to leave everything and come stay in the Guru's service. He said, " I want only to serve you and earn salvation in the next world". Then he told the Guru how he had a son who would have taken over the family responsibilities but, sadly, the boy had died. "All my hopes are shattered, what can I do?!" he asked the Guru.

The Honest Work of Lalo

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:54:55 +0000

Guru Nanak used to travel all over India with his companions Bala and Mardana. Wherever they went, they made beautiful music to help people understand God and spread truth. This story takes place when they visited a remote village in Northern India.

Bhai Ghaneya Singh

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:27:20 +0000

One day in a village in the Punjab a boy named Ghaneya was born to a wealthy family. As he grew up, Ghaneya was always searching and learning about new things. He learnt about life and God from many different holy men. He loved the spiritual path, and so in his life he chose a different path from the wealth of his family. He became a deeply spiritual young man who loved listening to divine poetry. He grew up to be known as Bhai Ghaneya.

The Sweetness of the Naam

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:49:10 +0000

Once upon a time a long time ago there lived a Muslim child in India named Farid. Like most children Farid loved eating sweets. His mother always knew this about him, and one day she told him, "Son, the Lord created everything and is the Giver. Meditating on Him is the best." Farid replied, "Mama, if I meditate on The Almightly, will I get something in return?" She explained, "Well my son, when we meditate, we look very sweet to the Merciful Lord. So God gives us sweets to eat". "Oh!!! I love sweets!!!!!", he declared joyfully.

Offer What is Yours

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:57:52 +0000

A noble King had all his subject do a fast in honor of Vishnu on the day of Ekadasi. There was one man who didn't do the fast though, he was a Sikh of Guru Nanak. "I am constantly fasting. I eat little food and sleep little. I fast from any and all temptation that distract my devotion to God," explained the man. The King was very impressed and wanted very much to meet this Guru. But how would he ever meet this famous saint known as 'Baba Nanak'?

Bhai Gopal

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:40:46 +0000

Bhai Gopal was a simple man, a Sikh of the Fifth Guru. Once a man came his store so Bhai Gopal could store his 500 coins. But Bhai Gopal was busy and forgot to put it in a safe place. Later the man came back and asked for his coins. Bhai Gopal said, "I'm sorry friend it looks like I don't have your coins." The man got angry and said, "I had 500 coins, I'll report you to the emperor!" The emperor devised an interesting way to find the truth...

A Truly Great Man

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:37:08 +0000

Once there was a king who thought he was the greatest man in the world. His adviser informed him that there was in fact a greater man than him. The king greatly wanted to know who this could possibly be, so they both went out to meet this person. It turned out to be an old man. He was very humble and poor, but he was a man of God. See how the old man taught the king what greatness truly is...

Bhai Sachan Sach and The Rani

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:16:33 +0000

A Sikh of Guru Amar Das ji named Bhai Sachan Sach was very devoted to the Guru. Outside of Goindwal there was a crazy woman who people thought was possessed by demons. Even though this woman had attacked Bhai Sachan Sach, the Guru told him, "Take my sandal, when she attacks you, simply touch her with it." Bhai Sachan Sach at first didn't want to, but he listened to his Guru.... then when he was in the jungle.... she attacked him....

The Serving Giant

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:19:42 +0000

Once a farmer found something in his field. It made a bunch of smoke and turned in to a giant. The giant said, "I will do anything you wish." The farmer was surprised and thought, "This sounds too good to be true." It did seem to good to be true because then the giant said, "But if you don't give me anything to do, I will get hungry. If I get hungry I'll have to eat you." How will the farmer keep the giant busy??

Five Fingered Family

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 08 May 2009 23:55:32 +0000

This is a story of two families. One family worked hard and used team-work. They were like the fingers of a fist that can't be broken apart. The other didn't like to work hard and argued with each other. They were like a hand where the fingers don't agree to do the same thing. See what treasures and rewards there is for those who work together!

The Karas of the Guru

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:40:23 +0000

Once a Brahman visited Siri Guru Gobind Rai. He was concerned for the Guru's safety, "These Rajas are responsible for your father's death. They are looking for a reason to go to battle with you as well. You must pay respects to the Saturn god, Shani Dev. Shani Dev will destroy your enemies so you can be happy." Guruji agreed to the ritual. The Brahman gave the ritual items to some Sikhs for the ceremony, but they had something different in mind.....

Bibi Shanti

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:51:59 +0000

Bibi Shanti was a devoted Sikh of Guru Hargobind ji. She taught her son, Pulla, that if he believed strongly, then surely the Guru would come and visit them. One glorious day Guru Hargobind and some Sikhs really did come and visit. Their humble prayers were answered. The Guru had them make langar and all the villagers experienced a miracle they wouldn't soon forget.

Nanak's talk with the Yogis

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:52:32 +0000

Guru Nanak began his mission of spreading light to the world. He went to the Himalaya mountains where many Sadhus were practicing many spiritual disciplines. The Sadhu's were impressed with his wisdom and purity. He told them that they shouldn't run away to the mountains and be by themselves but the true way is to keep a spiritual discipline while living in the world. Many of them did not like what this young man had said.....

Guru Nanak and Brahmans

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:29:24 +0000

After talking with the Yogis Guru Nanak made his way to a huge pilgrimage site: Hariduar. Huge throngs of people were throwing water to the rising sun to honor their ancestors. Guru Nanak started throwing water in the opposite direction. A Brahman asked him what he was doing. He said, "I'm watering my fields in the Punjab, surely it will reach the Punjab before it reaches your ancestors.".....

Creation of Anand Sahib

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:50:36 +0000

Once there was a Sidh Yogi was becoming very old. Before his life came to an end he was blessed with a visit to Guru Amar Das. Guru ji granted him the blessing that he could be re-born in to the Guru's family. Soon the Guru had a grandson, that was the Yogi, and named him Anand. On the spot Guru ji recited Anand Sahib.

Adi Momo

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:40:41 +0000

Adi Momo was a really scary mean person. Whenever he would come around the village he would steal from everyone and beat them. One man was very forgiving and wise. He just starting singing Adi Momo's name. Singing and singing..... something happened. Adi Momo did something no one had ever seen him do before...

Baba Atal Rai

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:22:47 +0000

Baba Atal was the son of Guru Hargobind. He was very wise for his age, he was adventurous and loved to play games and have fun. One of his play-mates, Mohan, was bitten by a cobra in the night. When Babal Atal came to play with his friend in the morning he learned that Mohan had died. All he wanted was to continue playing with his friend so he said, "Get up Mohan, let's go play." You will never guess what happened next.

Throne of Baba Nanak

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:21:00 +0000

Guru Hargobind announced to his Sikhs that he wanted them to come in his presence and recite Jap Ji Sahib. When Sikhs would come and recite, he could tell how well they understood the teachings. One man did such a wonderful Japji that Guru Hargobind knew of no other offering he could give. So the Guru was about the offer the throne Baba Nanak to him...

The Throne of Lahore

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:48:59 +0000

During the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh there was a famous bandit stealing from people. The Maharaja offered "I will offer two villages to anyone who catches this robber alive." The bandit in return posted his own offer, "If anyone can catch me alive I will give them the throne of Lahore." Along came a brave Singh to battle with the bandit to stop his reign. Will the Singh win and be given the throne of Lahore?

Makkan Shah and the Baba in Bakala

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:55:12 +0000

Makkan Shah was devoted man who was a rich traveller. Once he was sailing in his ship a great storm almost sank his ship. He prayed to the Guru to save him and miraculously the storm calmed. He promised to give the Guru an offering...... the only problem was this: After the 8th Guru left his body no one really knew who was the 9th Guru was......but the new Guru must live in the city of Bakala.........

Guru Harkrishan and the Brahman

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:57:49 +0000

Guru Harkrishan was only 5 years old when he received the Guruship. Once a very learned Hindu high priest came to see him. He thought the Guru was only a little boy who couldn't know as much as he did. So he challenged the Guru to interpret the Gita with him. Guru Harkrishan ji did something the Brahman didn't expect. He didn't just talk, he showed the man that God is in every one....

Guru Nanak and Prayer

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:51:39 +0000

Guru Nanak began to tell everyone "There is no Hindu and there is no Muslim." A Muslim leader wanted to know what he meant, so he invited Guru Nanak to do an evening prayer with him. Guru Nanak just stood there during the prayer instead of bowing. Afterward the man tried to confront Guru Nanak on his disrespectful behavior. Guru Nanak's mind didn't change, though maybe his did.

Hari Mandir Sahib and Massa Ranghar

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:25:50 +0000

Bhai Mehtab was a fearless son of Guru Gobind Singh. When the Hari Mandir Sahib was taken over by a crude Moghul ruler, it turned in to a house of sense gratification. Bhai Mehtab couldn't stand it when he heard this news. He told the people in the village, "Start an Akhand Poth, I will either die or bring back this rulers head by the time it is finished." And to Bhai Mehtab galloped on horse to Amritsar.....

Baba Deep Singh

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:11:12 +0000

Baba Deep Singh was a beloved child of Guru Gobind Singh, who's commitment was so strong, his word always came true. When the Hari Mandir Sahib was taken over by invaders he promised to fight until his head bowed at the threshold. In the battle field he fought fearlessly and sent many men to their Maker. Then he faught the general of the other army. Baba Deep's head was cut off in this fight........... then a miracle happened......

Ungali Maal and Buddha

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:28:16 +0000

The wise and fearless master who came to be known as 'Buddha', ventured in to the woods where a ferocious murderer lived. This murderer found he could not scare this calm master. Buddha politely gave him a lesson which impressed the murderer so much he changed his ways. He never stole or killed again, instead he began listening to divine teachings and giving to charity.

The Birth of Gobind Rai

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:32:13 +0000

As is Sufi tradition, Bhikan Shah and his followers bowed towards Mecca every day. One day this respected Sufi elder bowed towards Patna. He said, "If you could see what has been born in this city, you would bow towards it as well." He decided he must go see this child Gobind Rai who would later be Guru. When with Gobind Rai he gave a funny test.....

Guru Arjun's Love Letters

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:36:55 +0000

Guru Ram Das had sent his youngest son, Arjan, away to do some work for the Guru. From his longing to be with his father he wrote a series of beautiful letters. His older brother became very jealous and showed himself not worthy of the Guruship. Arjan wrote the letters with such devotion and longing that they have the power of 1,000 shabds. For this reason it came to be called "Shabd Hazare".The Gaddi was given to him and he became Guru Arjan Dev ji.

Akali Phula Singh

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:28:38 +0000

After Guru Gobind Singh's time, during the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, there was a purely devoted fearless Khalsa named Akali Phula Singh. After taking a hukam from the Guru he wouldn't delay his battle plan to attack at dawn. He was the only one to charge in to battle against the Afghan army at first. He fought bravely without fear of death. He said, "The Khalsa of Guru Gobind Singh can do anything."

The Martyrs Of Amritsar

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:32:18 +0000

Not long ago in Amritsar, there was a group of people called the 'Nirankaaris'. They did great insults to the Guru like putting a man above the Guru that they said is the living Guru. Some Khalsa marched in protest to them carrying this man in a Palki at Baisakhi. The Nirankaaris shot at these men and many of them died. They died fearlessly and they never forgot the Guru.

Who Will Be Fourth Guru?

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:09:38 +0000

Guru Amar Das, the third Guru, was becoming old and it was time to decide who had the selflessness to carry on the light of Guru Nanak. He tested both of his son-in-laws, Bhai Rama and Bhai Ram Das. He made them build platforms for him to meditate on. When the son-in-laws made the platforms, the Guru rejected their work. He continued to have them build and tested their devotion to see who would truly be selfless.......

The True Necklace

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:37:39 +0000

A begging Faqir, who was very unclean, always slandered Guru Amar Das for not giving him gifts. Bhai Jetha who later became Guru Ram Das, gave the man a very, very expensive necklace. He said "My Guru has given me the jewel of the Name, it is more valuable than anything." Bhai Jetha ji showed us a very great truth that day.

The Power of Prayer

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:35:47 +0000

This story took place not very long ago. A girl going to college serves her sick brother with sincere dedication. After a series of meetings with a divine character her faith is strengthened. She realizes there is great power in prayer and God can come to us in our normal lives.

Bhoomi Daku's Promise to the Guru

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:42:58 +0000

A robber named, Bhumi Daku, met Guru Nanak. He promised the Guru certain things. Later these promises made chaos as they changed how he could steal from people. The whole scene gets turned up side down but Bhumi Daku kept his promises to the Guru. He ended up learning a great lesson. The Guru taught him in such a wonderful way!

Bibi Bhani and the Platform

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:19:55 +0000

Once Guru Amar Das ji was in deep, deep meditation. His daughter, Bibi Bhani, saw that the platform he was on was going to break and he would be jolted awake when that happens. She put her hand in the way. Her hand got cut really bad. When Guru ji saw her pain and devotion he granted her a blessing. She asked that the Guruship always stay in her family line. The rest of the Gurus were descendants of Bibi Bhani and Guru Ram Das.

Bhai Lehna Ji's Devotion

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:12:58 +0000

Once Guru Nanak went on a long walk with all his dicsiples. As they were walking some people found money on the ground and they went home. After a long, long distance only two Sikhs were left. Guru Nanak told them to eat a dead body. One Sikh couldn't do it, but Bhai Lehna humbly obeyed. Lehna's devotion surpassed all tests. He was so devoted he was like an 'ang' a limb of the Guru.

Nanak and the River

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:39:20 +0000

Guru Nanak knew that the time was coming for him to do his mission. He sat by the river and was confronted by all kinds of demons but he wasn't distracted. After they couldn't do anything to him, he went in to the river for 3 days. When he came out he said Japji. Soon after he, Mardana and Bala went on great journeys to go everywhere and help the world.

Nanak Giving Grain

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:13:18 +0000

When he was a teenager, Guru Nanak had the job of weighing grain. Sometimes he would accidentally give too much grain. When his boss heard about this he came over to see how much Nanak had given away for free. To his surprise there wasn't less grain than there should have been, there was more grain than there should have been! Guru Nanak was again protected because he was joined with God.

Nanak and the Doctor

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:49:06 +0000

Once, when Guru Nanak was young, he stopped eating very much. He just stayed in his room and missed being with God. His parents got worried and called a doctor to see if he was sick. While he was being checked out, Nanak started telling the doctor all of the doctors problems. The doctor said "He's not sick, he just misses God."

Nanak Feeding the Yogis

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:42:30 +0000

Kalu Mehta, Guru Nanak's father, tried to get his son to make some money. He gave him some money to go buy some things in the market to sell to someone else for more money. Nanak bought some good foods for this. When he met some holy men who hadn't eaten, he gave everything to them. His father was really angry when he came back with nothing. Serving the saints is surely more benefit than money!

Nanak and the Cobra

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:56:13 +0000

As a child Nanak was only concerned with meditating on God. Even when he was sleeping, he was with God. Once he fell asleep under a tree. When the sun moved he was going to get burned by the hot rays. A cobra protected him from being woken up by spreading it's hood over him as shade. When Rai Bular saw this scene he considered this child Nanak to be very special.

Nanak and the Corn Field

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:04:18 +0000

When Guru Nanak was a boy he once took the cows out to graze. He fell asleep and the cows ate all the neighbors crops. When the man found out he told Rai Bular, the village chief, to punish Nanak's father. Everyone went to see the field the cows destroyed. When they got there not only were the plants OK, they were even greener than before. Because Nanak was meditating on God nothing went wrong.

The Pipal Tree

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:55:41 +0000

One time Guru Gobind Singh told one of his soldiers to climb up a huge tree that was near by. He told him to go up there and look for a Pipal tree. When the Pipal tree was found Guru ji told him that one day the Pipal tree will be even higher that the huge tree above it. "When it gets that high than the Khalsa will flourish in this world." The Pipal tree grows very slow and as it takes over the other tree surely the Khalsa will spread in the kindest of spirits.

You Are Beautiful

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:27:12 +0000

Once there was a piece of clay that a potter had. The potter worked this clay all kinds of ways and the clay kept telling him "Stop it, that hurts!" The potter didn't stop and in the end that piece of clay turned in to a beautiful cup. When he was finished the cup realized why the potter put him through all that stuff. We are like that cup: God has made us beautiful as we are.

Guru Hargobind and the Tigers

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:28:50 +0000

The emperor Jahangir had heard rumors of Guru Hargobind and decided to pay him a visit. He found the Guru to be wise, friendly and brave. Once they were hunting together and a tiger jumped out to attack the emperor. All of his royal soldiers were afraid and didn't do anything. The Guru himself got off his horse and cut the tiger in half, saving the emperors life.

Emperor Akbar and the Guru's Langar

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:44:50 +0000

The great Emperor of India, King Akbar, went to go visit the Guru. Guru Amar Das Dev ji wouldn't see the visiting royalty until his guest had eaten in the Guru's langar. So this great ruler of the whole land sat along side all kinds of common people and ate langar. Emperor Akbar was impressed that the Guru served so many people, and was humbled that Guru Amar Das didn't consider anyone higher or lower.

Guru Gobind Singh and the New Musket

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:31:14 +0000

A king with his army visited Guru Gobind Singh ji. The king obviously thought his army was superior to the Guru's so the Guru decided to teach him a kind lesson. Guru ji asked his Sikhs to use themselves as targets to test a new gun he had received. Two Sikhs wanted so much to give their lives for the Guru they fought over who would be the target. The proud king was greatly humbled.

The Wiseman and the Bowl of Milk

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:39:49 +0000

A rich man wants to really experience this God thing that everyone is always talking about. So he offered gold coins to anyone who can tell him. Many people gave answers but only one person gave an answer that he felt was right.

Nanak and the Thread

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:10:52 +0000

Young Nanak refuses to take the Hindu traditional thread (janao) in a family ceremony. He said that the thread will wear away but his love for God will not. He told them that the thread represented some virtues so he would rather wear the virtues themselves.

Biddi Chand And The Gurus Horses

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:40:38 +0000

Bidhi Chand used to be a thief before he met Guru Hargobind. The Emperor, had intercepted two beautiful horses named Dilbagh and Gulbagh that were going to be given to the Guru. Bidhi Chand used his skills one more time to steal the Guru's horses back from the emperor and unite them with the Guru.

A Brother And A Sister

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:11:32 +0000

Mr. Singh told Harpreet and Simran to write their names on a piece of paper, and nobody should see them write it. Harpreet went to a secret cave where no one could see. But Simran gave her sheet to Mr. Singh blank. Simran told him that she couldn't write her name because God is everywhere.

The Birth of Guru Hargobind

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:37:56 +0000

Mata Ganga who was the wife of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, could not have a baby, so she went to ask Bhai Budha for this blessing. After rejecting her once, Bhai Budha accepted her offering. As he ate he crushed an onion with his fist, he said, "Your son will be a master of heaven and earth. He will crush enemies like I crushed this onion."

Nanak in School

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:55:32 +0000

When Nanak was a little boy he went to school, and he wasn't interested in learning the alphabet. He only wanted to chant Gods name. His teacher asked him to recite the alphabet and Guru Nanak recited it without ever being taught. The teacher was so impressed that he fell to his knees and bowed to the young Nanak.

Humayun and Guru Angad

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:39:09 +0000

Humayun went to Guru Angad to get blessing and restore his rule. He got angry that the Guru didn't give him respect so he went to kill the Guru. Then Guru Angad told him that he is quick to kill men of God, but couldn't defend his on kingdom. Humayun bowed to the Guru and asked forgiveness.

The Soldier And The Snake

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:35:17 +0000

A few soldiers in the Indian army were driving and their jeep broke down, and they had to walk through a dangerous jungle. There was a large cobra snake in his way. Instead of shooting the snake the major, said to let the cobra be, and they would pass in peace, and so the soldiers both went through the jungle peacefully.

Prehlaad and Harnaakash

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:18:29 +0000

Harnakash the king made everyone chant his name, but his son Prahlad refused, saying he would rather chant on Ram. Harnakash became very angry and tried to kill Pralaad, but God Himself saved Prahlad. Then God appeared in the form of a man lion to punish Harnakash and killed Harnakash for his treachery.