SikhNet Stories for Children

Bhai Sud

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

Bhai Sud was just a humble and very old man who lived in a village. The village chief ran out and frantically told him, "There's a horde of bandits coming this way, they will kill us unless we get behind the village gates, come now Bhai Sahib!!" But Bhai Sud didn't go in the village for safety. He kept standing right in the open until the bandits reached him. Will they kill him? Does he have some kind of tricky plan? Does he have a clever idea?

Death's Proud Messenger

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

The Clever Rabbit

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

Once there was a lion who thought he was the greatest creature ever. He thought he was the best. He went around to all the animals in the jungle asking them if he was the best. Every animal told him the same thing, "Yes, you are the greatest. They didn't like him because he was too proud, but were all too scared to tell him the truth. All except for the rabbit. The rabbit wasn't afraid. The rabbit had a clever trick in mind for the mean ol' lion.

The Thief and Kali

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

Once a robber decided to steal the biggest loot there is, he decided to steal the King's royal treasure. The police tried to make him confess to the crime but they couldn't prove anything. Find out what clever scheme the police chief thought of to make him confess to the crime. You may be surprised how his life gets saved from just hearing one thing from a saint...

Guru Nanak and the Cannibal

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

Once, when Guru Nanak, Bala and Mardana were traveling through some woods, Mardana wanted to get something to eat. So he went by himself to see if he could find anything. A cannibal, who eats other people, captured him and tied him up. The Cannibal boiled a pot of oil that he was going to cook Mardana in. Guru Nanak felt the situation and came over to that very place. When the cannibal saw the Guru.... something wonderful happened....

Guru Nanak and the Queen of Black Magic

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

Guru Nanak, Bala and Mardana were traveling to a distant land in India where people practiced black magic. Mardana asked to get some water from the city well. When he got there some girls thought he sounded funny. "Let's make him act like a sheep!", said one of the girls. She did some magic and he immediately started bleating like a sheep, "Baaa, baaha, bhaa...". Can Guru Nanak help Mardana and stop these sorceresses?

Guru Nanak and the Boulder

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

Once Guru Nanak was traveling with Mardana and Bala. A man on top of a hill wouldn't give them any water so Guru ji took a stick and made a spring of fresh water appear at the bottom of the hill. The man got very angry and pushed a huge boulder down the hill to crush the Guru. Everyone ran away... except for the Guru. Mardana cried, "Guru ji please move, the boulder is coming right towards you, please move." Why wasn't Guru ji moving?!

God Provides To All

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

During the time of Guru Har Rai, the seventh Guru, there was a man. He was always busy with his life, working to provide for his family, but he really wanted to serve the Guru. He finally made time in his life to talk to the Guru. Guru ji gave him a letter and said, "I can teach you later, for now just give this letter to-" and he told him what village a Sikh lived in. So the man went to the village where the Sikh lived.... where there was quite a surprise for him!

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 around the land with his companions. In one place the governor was a very strict and mean to all his servants. When Guru ji got to that place he was kindly asked to eat a meal by a very devoted man named Lalo, who was a carpenter. The governor, Malik Bhago, sent a messenger to invited the Guru to eat at a huge banquet where there would be a grand feast. The messenger was surprised when the Guru said "No"....

Bhai Ghaneya Singh

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

Bhai Ghaneya ji was a most serviceful Sikh. His mission in life was to serve all humans no matter what group they belonged to. During the time of Guru Gobind Singh, he could be seen giving water to wounded soldiers on the battle field. He helped both the Khalsa soldiers and the Moghul soldiers equally. Some of the Khalsa saw this and thought, "He's healing the enemy, we have very little water, we must tell the Guru about him." And so they did....

The Sweetness of the Naam

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

Once, the mother of a child named Farid said, "My child God gives sweets to those who meditate, why not try Simran?" So Farid sat down, closed his eyes and began feeling inside himself. When he opened his eyes there would be sweets in a bowl right in front of him. One day he said, "I don't need to eat sugar, I've tasted something much sweeter." Can you guess what was even sweeter than sugar?

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, Arjun, 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. Arjun 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 Arjun 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.

Rishi Dusht Daman

support@sikhnet.com (www.SikhNet.com) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:11:14 +0000

In ancient times there was an ongoing and gigantic war between the gods and the demons. One particular time the goddess Shakti, who was the creative power, was being pursued by two awful demons. She ran to the Himalayas and found a saint to help her. The saint created Rishi Dusht Daman who cut off the heads of the demons. The saint left the earth and Rishi Dusht Daman stayed there in Union with God for a very long time.

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.