SikhNet Stories for Children show

SikhNet Stories for Children

Summary: Stories related to the Sikh Lifestyle, covering historical topics, modern stories and general cultural stories with a lesson.

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 The Ancient One & Guru Arjan Dev | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:55

This story teaches us about patience. It happened during the time of Guru Arjan Dev, the 5th Guru. As he meditated for thousands of years the words of his master echoed as he waited to meet the Guru of the future kal yug...  read more

 Guru Nanak & The True Prayer of God | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:10

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. read more

 Guru HarKrishan & The Greatest Superpower | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:18

Before 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

 Dream Big Little Kaur | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:59

Sikh girls often experience a lack of role models to look up to in this world filled with Barbies and Instagram models. Dream Big Little Kaur is a very welcome addition to any household that is looking to keep connected to our Sikhi heritage in a way children can enjoy! read more

 Guru Tegh Bahadur & Makhan Shah | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:31

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... read more

 Guru Nanak and the Cannibal | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:22

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. read more

 Saka Sirhind - Chhotey Sahibzade Young Heroes Sacrifice | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:43

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

 Guru Tegh Bahadur Gives His Head | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:11

India had come to very dark times. The rulers were taxing, converting and killing the people. They wanted to end the Hindu religion. read more

 Be Brave My Love | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:14

This book is to remind us all how to live each day. read more

 Bandi Chhor ~ Guru Frees The Captured | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:24

Guru Hargobind became the 6th Guru, he was young and strong and he started the Sikh warrior tradition in order to protect the innocent and destroy the wicked. When emperor Jahangir asked the Guru to join his prisoners Guru ji agreed. With many lessons along the way join as the Guru gets the nickname 'Bandi Chhor'. read more

 Secret To All Happiness And Success, Part 2: Good And Kind | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:11

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? read more

 Secret to All Happiness and Success — Part 1: Jagjit's Mysterious Book | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:57

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??!" read more

 Ajeet Singh: The Invincible Lion | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:52

This book hopes to inspire kids to live in eternal optimism and find the sangat that leads them to becoming the best versions of themselves! read more

 Guru Arjan Dev Sacrifices for Truth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:50

Please be aware that the extreme nature of this story may be too much for some children's sensitivities. Consider listening first before sharing with very young children. read more

 The Stillness of Sri Teg Bahadur | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:54

This is a story about a young man who some people thought spent too much time by himself. Who would have expected that the lonely youth would one day become the True Guru!? read more

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