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Daily Hukamnama from Harimandir Sahib (Amritsar)Monday, December 29, 2025Bihaagraa, Fifth Mehl, Chhant: Listen to my prayer, O my Lord and Master. I am filled with millions of sins, but still, I am Your slave. O Destroyer of pain, Bestower of Mercy, Fascinating Lord, Destroyer of sorrow and strife, I have come to Your Sanctuary; please preserve my honor. You are all-pervading, O Immaculate Lord. He hears and beholds all; God is with us, the nearest of the near. O Lord and Master, hear Nanak's prayer; please save the servants of Your household. ||1|| You are eternal and all-powerful; I am a mere beggar, Lord. I am intoxicated with the...
2025-12-2900 minDaily Hukamnama from Harimandir Sahib (Amritsar)Sunday, December 28, 2025Sorat'h, Ninth Mehl: O dear friend, know this in your mind. The world is entangled in its own pleasures; no one is for anyone else. ||1||Pause|| In good times, many come and sit together, surrounding you on all four sides. But when hard times come, they all leave, and no one comes near you. ||1|| Your wife, whom you love so much, and who has remained ever attached to you, runs away crying, "Ghost! Ghost!", as soon as the swan-soul leaves this body. ||2|| This is the way they act - those whom we love so much. At the very last moment...
2025-12-2800 minDaily Hukamnama from Harimandir Sahib (Amritsar)Saturday, December 27, 2025Sorat'h, Fifth Mehl, Second House, Ashtapadees: One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru: They read scriptures, and contemplate the Vedas; they practice the inner cleansing techniques of Yoga, and control of the breath. But they cannot escape from the company of the five passions; they are increasingly bound to egotism. ||1|| O Beloved, this is not the way to meet the Lord; I have performed these rituals so many times. I have collapsed, exhausted, at the Door of my Lord Master; I pray that He may grant me a discerning intellect. ||Pause|| One may remain silent and...
2025-12-2700 minDaily Hukamnama from Harimandir Sahib (Amritsar)Thursday, December 25, 2025Shalok, Fifth Mehl: I have found the object of my search - my Beloved took pity on me. There is One Creator; O Nanak, I do not see any other. ||1|| Fifth Mehl: Take aim with the arrow of Truth, and shoot down sin. Cherish the Words of the Guru's Mantra, O Nanak, and you shall not suffer in pain. ||2|| Pauree: Waaho! Waaho! The Creator Lord Himself has brought about peace and tranquility. He is Kind to all beings and creatures; meditate forever on Him. The all-powerful Lord has shown Mercy, and my cries of suffering are ended. My fevers, pains...
2025-12-2500 minDaily Hukamnama from Harimandir Sahib (Amritsar)Wednesday, December 24, 2025Sorat'h, Fifth Mehl: I am a sacrifice to my Guru. He has totally preserved my honor. I have obtained the fruits of my mind's desires. I meditate forever on my God. ||1|| O Saints, without Him, there is no other at all. He is God, the Cause of causes. ||Pause|| My God has given me His Blessing. He has made all creatures subject to me. Servant Nanak meditates on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, and all his sorrows depart. ||2||5||69||
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2025-12-2400 minDaily Hukamnama from Harimandir Sahib (Amritsar)Tuesday, December 23, 2025Shalok, Fourth Mehl: Without serving the True Guru, the deeds which are done are only chains binding the soul. Without serving the True Guru, they find no place of rest. They die, only to be born again - they continue coming and going. Without serving the True Guru, their speech is insipid. They do not enshrine the Naam, the Name of the Lord, in the mind. O Nanak, without serving the True Guru, they are bound and gagged, and beaten in the City of Death; they depart with blackened faces. ||1|| Third Mehl: Some wait upon and serve the True Guru...
2025-12-2300 minDaily Hukamnama from Harimandir Sahib (Amritsar)Monday, December 22, 2025Sorat'h, Fifth Mehl, First House, Ti-Tukas: One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru: Who should I ask? Who should I worship? All were created by Him. Whoever appears to be the greatest of the great, shall ultimately be mixed with the dust. The Fearless, Formless Lord, the Destroyer of Fear bestows all comforts, and the nine treasures. ||1|| O Dear Lord, Your gifts alone satisfy me. Why should I praise the poor helpless man? Why should I feel subservient to him? ||Pause|| All things come to one who meditates on the Lord; the Lord satisfies his hunger...
2025-12-2200 minDaily Hukamnama from Harimandir Sahib (Amritsar)Sunday, December 21, 2025Shalok: The Merciful Lord is the Savior of the Saints; their only support is to sing the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises. One becomes immaculate and pure, by associating with the Saints, O Nanak, and taking the Protection of the Transcendent Lord. ||1|| The burning of the heart is not dispelled at all, by sandalwood paste, the moon, or the cold season. It only becomes cool, O Nanak, by chanting the Name of the Lord. ||2|| Pauree: Through the Protection and Support of the Lord's lotus feet, all beings are saved. Hearing of the Glory of the Lord of the Universe, the...
2025-12-2100 minDaily Hukamnama from Harimandir Sahib (Amritsar)Saturday, December 20, 2025Sorat'h, Fifth Mehl, First House, Ti-Tukas: One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru: Who should I ask? Who should I worship? All were created by Him. Whoever appears to be the greatest of the great, shall ultimately be mixed with the dust. The Fearless, Formless Lord, the Destroyer of Fear bestows all comforts, and the nine treasures. ||1|| O Dear Lord, Your gifts alone satisfy me. Why should I praise the poor helpless man? Why should I feel subservient to him? ||Pause|| All things come to one who meditates on the Lord; the Lord satisfies his hunger...
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SikhNet Stories for ChildrenBibi Sharan: The Courage Of KaursThis is a story about the life of a young Kaur named Jind. She is just finishing up her morning nitnem before going to school. Although Jind might look like a regular girl, she is FAR from normal. Jind does so much paath, reciting of Naam, that she actually has the superpower to travel to other realms.Bibi Sharan: The Courage of Kaurs - Releasing in Panjabi audio on 5th October. Stay tuned on SikhNet YouTube and all leading Podcasts platform.
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Kaur Voices Talk ShowEP 19 - Taraki | Mental Health Awareness with Shuranjeet SinghWe all know someone who has experienced mental health difficulties: whether ourselves, family members, or friends. Within Punjabi communities, those living with mental health difficulties can face stigma from family and friends, wider society, as well as within health care settings, which can sometimes lead to increased isolation and a lack of support."
Learn how Taraki is working to raise awareness, educate and faciliate social support for those suffering from Mental Health issues.
Listen to this Podcast with Jasvir Kaur Rababan and Shuranjeet Singh, founder and director of Taraki.
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2020-09-1900 minKaur Voices Talk ShowEP 18 - The Kaur Movement with Gurpreet Kaur & Bishamber DasGurpreet from The Kaur Movement joins us again with Bishamber Das Kaur, the first South Asian plus size model and youngest magistrate judge at 22 in the UK.
Together, let's raise awareness and break the silence to put an end to sexual abuse and the shame and blame game.
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2020-09-1200 minKaur Voices Talk ShowEP 15 - Baljit Sangra, Award Winning FilmmakerThree-time Leo Award nominee, film director Baljit Sangra, joins Kaur Voices Talk Show this Saturday for a LIVE broadcast. Her latest film "Because We Are Girls" explores the impact of sexual abuse on a family.
The film is about the misplaced shame and family honor perpetuated in patriarchal culture, which relies on female submissiveness and obedience. It explores this dark topic through an empathetic lens that celebrates sisterhood amidst profound childhood trauma—a lens that is feminist and empowering.
Join us for this important conversation and be part of the change. Learn more and listen at SikhNet.com/KaurVoices (SikhNet.co...
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The Sikh Coach Podcast11. Judgement & Criticism in the Sikh Community - Gurumustuk Singh - SikhNet.comEpisode 11 – Judgement & criticism in the Sikh Community
Welcome to The Sikh Coach Podcast, in this episode I catch up with Gurumustuk Singh the CEO & Founder of SikhNet.com, we talk about judgement & criticism in the Sikh Community.
Being a second generation Sikh, born to parents who took on the Sikh faith from Christian/Jewish backgrounds. He has experienced life growing up as a “white” Sikh in America, getting educated in India and taking SikhNet on it’s 24 year journey. No doubt he has faced judgements and criticism from society as a whole but also, within the Sikh...
2020-08-091h 17Kaur Voices Talk ShowEp 12 - Maneet Kaur & Jasmeet Kaur, Founders of SOCH Mental HealthDo you know someone struggling with depression? Or how about a drinking problem? Founders of SOCH Mental Health, Maneet Kaur Chahal, RN, BScN, MSc(c) and Jasmeet Kaur Chagger, RN, BScN, MSc(c) are joining us to discuss these issues and other mental health issues in the South Asian Punjabi Community. Learn what you need to know to begin to shift the perspective, so getting help is more accessible.
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2020-07-2500 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGold and the Injured Foot (Punjabi)There were two friends who lived two very different lives. One spent his time well in the company of the holy, with the Guru. The other spent his time poorly with low people doing bad things. The one who did bad was rewarded with a gold piece. The one who did good was rewarded with a painful injury. What could it mean? Should they ask the Guru?read more
2020-06-2412 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe EarthquakeA story about how one man and his family realize the power and importance of PRAYER! A Lesson that a heartfelt prayer can re-write our destiny and take away all our ills.
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2020-06-1906 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenCan Trees Grow Overnight?Simran Kaur wanted to change the world for the better, she didn't like that mother earth has suffered so much. After she had a vision she invokes the spirit of Bhai Ghaneya a miracle occurs. It inspired many people all around the world and helped green the planet. read more
2020-05-1513 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru Nanak and BrahmansAfter 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.".....read more
2020-04-2608 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Pink BootsThese are the "3 C's". Livtar learns the hard way how these 3 things took away her happiness. Now that she learned this, she's on her way to having a much better life without 'Competing', 'Comparing' or 'Complaining'! read more
2020-04-0817 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGold and The Injured FootThere were two friends who lived two very different lives. One spent his time well in the company of the holy, with the Guru. The other spent his time poorly with low people doing bad things. The one who did bad was rewarded with a gold piece. The one who did good was rewarded with a painful injury. What could it mean? Should they ask the Guru?read more
2020-03-2012 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru Nanak and the Queen of Black MagicGuru 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.read more
2020-02-2809 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenFive Fingered FamilyThis 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!read more
2019-12-1312 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Coming of Guru NanakA great soul looked at earth and decided to make a sacrifice: Give up the bliss of living in God's home and help peopleread more
2019-11-0818 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru Nanak and the BoulderGuru 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...
2019-10-2210 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenTeam Khalsa - Save The LangarThe 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...
2019-08-3014 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru Nanak & the Two VillagesMardana doesn't understand why Guru Nanak would bless both the mean people of one village as well as the kind people of another village. When he finally ask, Guru ji teaches him a profound message. read more
2019-07-1815 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru Nanak and the Flying CarpetGuru 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...
2019-06-1412 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenVaisakhi Birth Of KhalsaThis 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!!!read more
2019-04-1123 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGoing BlindA man judges people by their karma forgetting his own. He meets a blind man who opens his eyes to the greater truth.read more
2019-02-2112 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Sage & His StuffSukhdev Muni is destined to be enlightened, but he first has to accept Raja Janak. The Muni doesn't think a king can be his teacher but when a fire is about to burn all his stuff, he learns a great lesson from the king...read more
2019-01-2210 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenLangar DisguiseOnce Guru Gobind Rai disguised himself, while playing a trick to help his Sikhs learn about what selfless service truly means. He disguises himself as an regular traveler. It was very early in the morning before the sunrise and he would knock on everybody's door and ask, "excuse me, I don't want to bother you, but do you have any food to share?" Listen to find out if anyone is ready to serve at all times.read more
2018-12-2211 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Brahman's Purest FoodA Brahman goes through a long process to make the most pure food. But when Mardana comes too close to his food we find out the Brahman isn't totally pure himself. read more
2018-11-1014 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru ji's ArrowGuru 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.read more
2018-10-0507 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Boy With Soft HandsAnd Guru ji happily drank the water… right then… the boy felt a connection with Guru Gobind Singh he hadn’t felt before and his heart filled with more love than ever.read more
2018-09-1510 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru Teg Bahadur and the Magical LandGuru Teg Bahadur leads Raja Ram and the Raja's army to quell a rebellion in the lands of Assam. On the way as they pass through the Magical lands of Kamroop, they are attacked by witches. Find out how Guru Teg Bahadur protects his Sikhs and the Raja's Armies.read more
2018-09-0616 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenKaur - A Story of Courage and EqualityThe Short film KAUR tells the story of a young Sikh girl, Saibhang Kaur, who loves science but feels the social pressure that "girls don’t belong in science club." Not sure what to do about her dreams, Saibhang Kaur thinks about giving up. But when Saibhang’s grandmother tells her the true story of the 18th century Sikh warrior princess Mai Bhago, Saibhang discovers her courage.read more
2015-04-2219 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru Amardas Is MissingGuru Amardass follows Guru Angad as the next Guru. However Guru Angad's son, Dattu, does not like having a former servant as his Guru. Dattu decides to become the Guru and so he kicks Guru Amardass out as Guru and installs himself.read more
2013-07-2711 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Big Beautiful Light and MeOnce all there was was the Big Beautiful Light and It was so happy It exploded with joy! Now there were lots of little sparks with the Big Beautiful Light. One of these little sparks came to earth as a little girl. Now it is not as easy to remember home. With the help of the Guru we can all remember the Big Beautiful Light all the time.read more
2013-06-0407 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Best MusicianEmperor Akhbar loves to hear Taan Sain play music. However, he is curious to know if there is anybody better than Taan Sain.read more
2013-04-1813 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Crocodile and the PriestA very devout crocodile meets a very prideful priest. The Crocodile loves god and the priest thinks he knows god. Can you guess what happens?read more
2013-02-0907 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenMother Hen and the WheatThe mother hen finds wheat seeds and tries to get help making bread. All the animals say they will help but don’t end up doing much to the irritation of her chicks. In the end the chicks won’t give them any bread but the mother brings out the virtues of the other animals, they share bread and the animals really help more in the future.read more
2012-12-1408 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Greatest SuperpowerBefore Guru HarKrishan became the 8th Guru, many people wanted to know who the next Guru was to be. Once a man went to Guru Har Rai and asked him which of his sons was to be the next Guru & Guru Har Rai instructed the man to perform a special test that could show the sign of the greatest superpower and likewise the next guru. Listen to hear what happens next.read more
2012-12-1408 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Yogurt ChallengeOnce two young boys and a dog faced a challenge, how to get yogurt for their hungry dog when they didn't have money. In the story one of the boys thought of a plan to accomplished the task, which seemed impossible. Listen to the story and hear what the plan was, and if the boys won the yogurt challenge.read more
2012-12-1307 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Boy Who Cried WolfA great telling of the classic story, The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Once a young boy was trusted to watch a flock of sheep for a small village. As the day continued, the boy was very bored and decided to play a trick on everyone of the village. Listen to hear what happens next.read more
2012-11-2908 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenDancing Girls of CeylonOnce a raja in India wanted to meet Guru Nanak, amazed at hearing of the Guru, the raja built majestic gardens for Guru Nanak. While Guru Nanak was still far away from he area of the raja, during that time many spiritual people thought to see the raja also. The raja only sought to meet the true Guru, so the raja created a test to determine the visitors integrity. The tests eventually go old for the raja & he gave up on ever really being able to see the Guru Nanak. As time continued, soon Guru Nanak did go to see...
2012-11-1511 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe King and The SlanderHave you ever heard people talk about other people behind their backs? That means when they’re not around. Did you listen? Did you ever say bad things about someone else when they were not around? It’s called slander, when you say something bad about someone else and this is a story about slander.read more
2012-10-3112 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenPriest and the FoolA traveling priest decided he wants to help a simple minded man. A simple minded man lived on a small island on a lake. The priest got on his boat, went to the island and taught the man for 3 whole days. After teaching him many things the priest finds out an amazing surprise.... perhaps it is he who has to learn...read more
2012-08-2107 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenYoung Heros: The Sons of the Guru Never Gave Up!The Guru's two younger sons are lost and alone with their grandmother. The children who were 6 and 8 years old, were arrested and brought to Governor Wazir Khan. Their grandmother, Mata Gujri, was left alone in a freezing cold tower while the children were interrogated by the government. They were given a choice: Change their religion.... or die. Will these young ones follow the example of Guru Teg Bahadur and sacrifice their lives... or will they give up?read more
2012-07-1220 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru Teg Bahadur Gives His HeadIndia had come to very dark times. The rulers were taxing, converting and killing the people. They wanted to end the Hindu religion.read more
2012-06-1419 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru Har Rai and the PotWe 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...Read more about this story.Click here to listen to Punjabi version of this story.
2012-03-1507 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenCourt of Guru Har Rai jiGuru 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.read more
2012-02-2809 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenHar Rai ji the gentleHar 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...read more
2012-02-1406 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenAmar Das ji: Merging with the GuruGuru 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.read more
2011-12-2910 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenAmar Das ji: Farmers MiracleThere 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.read more
2011-12-1309 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenAmar Das ji: Meeting the GuruAmar 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.read more
2011-11-1707 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenAmar Das ji: The Devoted BhallaAmar 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?read more
2011-11-1511 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Crow's HassleONCE 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...
2011-01-1814 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGod In Every MomentOnce 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...
2010-09-2105 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenSecret To All Happiness And Success, Part 1: Jagjit's Mysterious BookOnce 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...
2010-09-0108 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenSecret To All Happiness And Success, Part 2: Good And KindNarayan 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?read more
2010-08-2509 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Guru, The Emperor And The Grass-CutterThis 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...
2010-08-1010 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenWorld PlayMay 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?re...
2010-07-3111 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenAttitude of GratitudeOnce 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.read more
2010-07-1012 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenListening to the HeavensOne 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...
2010-05-1908 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenIt's All WithinOnce 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.read more
2010-05-0505 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Horse MindOnce 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."read more
2010-03-2306 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenA Real KingOnce 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...
2010-03-1208 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenBhagat Dhanna jiA 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...
2010-01-2615 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGobind Rai and Shiv DuttYoung 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...
2010-01-1209 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGobind Rai and the Old WomanGobind 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.read more
2010-01-0507 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGobind Rai and the 5 TapsLike 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.
2009-12-1709 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenBhai Taru's Life of Fearless LoveIn 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.read more
2009-11-2614 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenBhai SudOnce 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!"read more
2009-11-0810 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenDeath's Proud MessengerIn 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.
2009-10-2411 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Clever RabbitThe 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."read more
2009-10-1907 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Thief and KaliOnce 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.read more
2009-10-1012 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru Nanak and the CannibalGuru 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.read more
2009-09-1807 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGod Provides To AllOne 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...
2009-08-2210 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Sweet Labor of LaloGuru 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.read more
2009-08-1508 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenStory of Bhai Kanhaiya SinghOne day in a village in the Punjab a boy named Kanhaiya was born to a wealthy family. As he grew up, Kanhaiya 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 Kanhaiya.read more
2009-07-3008 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Sweetness of the NaamOnce 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.read...
2009-07-2507 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenOffer What is YoursA 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'?read more
2009-07-0909 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenBhai GopalBhai 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...read more
2009-06-2308 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenA Truly Great ManOnce 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...read more
2009-06-1109 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenBhai Sachan Sach and The RaniA 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....read more
2009-06-0413 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenServing GiantOnce 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??read more
2009-05-2109 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Karas of the GuruOnce 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.....read more
2009-05-0209 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenBibi ShantiBibi 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.read more
2009-04-1514 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenNanak's talk with the YogisGuru 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.....read more
2009-04-0106 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenCreation of Anand SahibOnce 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.read more
2009-03-2206 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenAdi MomoAdi 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...read more
2009-03-1808 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenBaba Atal RaiBaba 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.read more
2009-03-0512 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenJapji CompetitionGuru 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...read more
2009-02-2407 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenThe Throne of LahoreDuring 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?read more
2009-02-1809 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru Tegh Bahadur & Makhan ShahMakkan 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.........read more
2009-02-1016 minSikhNet Stories for ChildrenGuru Harkrishan and the BrahmanGuru 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....read more
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