Children's Stories
Gentle, simple sakhis of the Gurus — to share with the little ones at bedtime, each with a kind thought to carry away.
104 stories to explore
The True Bargain
A young Nanak is given money for business — and makes the best deal of all.
The Honest Bread
Guru Nanak shows a rich man what his fine food is really made of.
The Thread That Lasts Forever
A boy asks for a different kind of thread.
The Two Villages
Guru Nanak's surprising blessings for a kind village and a selfish one.
The Shade That Did Not Move
A sleeping child is sheltered in a strange and gentle way.
The Field That Grew Back
Sleepy cattle wander into a crop — but no harm is done.
Mardana and the Rabab
A musician friend who travelled the world beside the Guru.
Sajjan the Cheat
A fake holy man's heart is melted by a single song.
The Needle for the Next World
A rich man learns what he can — and cannot — carry with him.
The Stone and the Open Hand
A proud man rolls a boulder down — and meets a gentle, open palm.
Three Days by the River
A morning bathe becomes the start of a great message.
Whichever Way You Turn
A sleeping traveller teaches that God is everywhere.
Watering the Fields Back Home
A clever splash of water makes a gentle point.
The Full Cup and the Jasmine
Without a single word, the Guru is welcomed and replies.
Kauda's Change of Heart
Love and calm melt away the fiercest anger.
Bebe Nanaki's Loving Faith
A devoted sister is the very first to recognise her brother's greatness.
A Meal for the Ants
No creature is too small to be cared for.
The Devoted Helper
A faithful follower's willing service earns a great honour.
A Script for Everyone
Guru Angad makes learning to read easy for ordinary people.
Water Before Dawn
An old man's quiet devotion, every single morning.
First the Langar, Then the Guru
Even an emperor must sit on the floor and share a meal.
Building It Again, Gladly
A test of obedience that one son passes with a smile.
The Pool of Nectar
How a great city of sharing was begun by digging a sacred pool.
Who Lays the First Stone
The holiest shrine is begun by a humble friend of another faith.
The Book of Many Voices
Guru Arjan gathers songs of God from saints of many backgrounds.
Sweet Is Your Will
Even in his hardest hour, a Guru stays calm and full of love.
The Two Swords
A Guru who taught both prayer and protecting the good.
The Cloak of Many Tassels
A Guru refuses to go free unless others go free with him.
The Gentlest Guru
A Guru so careful that he would not bruise a single flower.
Medicine for an Enemy's Son
A Guru heals the child of someone who had been unkind to him.
The Child Who Served the Sick
The youngest Guru gives comfort during a great sickness.
Wisdom in a Water-Carrier
The Guru shows that wisdom can shine through the humblest person.
Standing Up for Others' Freedom
A Guru defends the right of people to follow their own faith.
The Bracelet in the River
A young Guru-to-be gives a wise answer about what we cling to.
The Five Beloved Ones
Five brave people of different backgrounds answer a great call.
When Sparrows Became Hawks
A Guru who taught the gentle to stand up bravely.
Water for Everyone
A man who gave water to friend and stranger alike.
Mai Bhago and the Forty
A brave woman calls back those who had lost heart.
Grandmother's Courage
A gentle grandmother gives her grandsons strength to be brave.
The Letter of Moral Victory
After great loss, a Guru wins with the strength of truth.
Kabir at the Loom
A simple weaver sings the deepest wisdom while he works.
Kabir's Open Hands
A weaver who could never say no to someone in need.
The Wall That Turned
Turned away from the front door, a devotee is welcomed from behind.
Ravidas and the Magic Stone
A cobbler is offered endless gold — and gently says no.
Be a Needle, Not Scissors
Baba Farid teaches a gentle lesson about how to treat people.
Sweetness in Hard Times
Baba Farid finds gentleness even when treated badly.
Dhanna's Simple Faith
A simple farmer's pure-hearted devotion is answered.
Sain the Devoted Barber
A barber's loving service is itself a kind of worship.
The King Who Chose to Serve
A king gives up his throne to live a simple, loving life.
God at the Door
A saint learns to see the divine in the guest before him.
Baba Buddha's Long Service
A devoted soul who served the Gurus for a whole lifetime.
The Careful Scribe
The trusted hand that wrote down the great holy book.
Mata Khivi's Sweet Kitchen
A kind woman makes sure no one ever leaves hungry.
Bhai Mani Singh's Promise
A gentle scholar who would not break his word, whatever the cost.
Bhai Taru Singh's Garden
A humble farmer who shared his harvest and held to his faith.
Baba Deep Singh's Vow
An elderly scholar-warrior keeps a promise to protect the holy shrine.
The Poet of the Court
A gifted poet finds his true home in love and service.
The Three Golden Rules
Guru Nanak's simple recipe for a good and happy life.
The Proud Noble and the Shoes
A haughty man learns humility by serving at the shrine.
Everyone Lends a Hand
Rich and poor work side by side to build something beautiful.
The Poor Man's Welcome
A humble host gives the travellers everything he has.
The Friend No One Else Would Touch
Guru Nanak stays with a sick man everyone else avoided.
The Doctor and the Heartbeat
A physician checks Nanak's pulse and learns about a different kind of ‘illness.’
Songs in the Prison
Even captured, Guru Nanak's calm and song move a powerful king.
Bibi Bhani's Quiet Service
A devoted daughter bears a hidden hurt rather than disturb her father.
The Sweetness in the Bowl
A mother adds sweetness so courage is always gentle too.
The Coal and the Sandalwood
The friends we keep gently shape who we become.
A Share for Others First
The simple, beautiful habit of giving before taking.
The Jewel You Already Have
Guru Nanak points to a treasure no one can ever steal.
Always a Place at the Table
In the free kitchen, no hungry child is ever turned away.
The Shopkeeper's Honest Scales
A trader who would rather give more than ever take too much.
Bhai Bidhi Chand's Clever Devotion
A devoted Sikh uses his wits to recover two beloved horses.
Gold Beneath the Arrows
Even toward those against him, the Guru showed care.
It's Never Too Late
A man begins his greatest service when he is already old.
One Row, One Family
Why everyone sits on the same floor to eat.
The Marks of Belonging
Why some Sikhs carry special signs of their faith.
The Perfume That Spreads
Goodness, like a sweet scent, cannot be hidden away.
The Well for Everyone
A Guru builds wells so no traveller goes thirsty.
The Best Prayer
Guru Nanak shows what makes a prayer truly count.
Bhai Mati Das Stays True
A brave companion of Guru Tegh Bahadur keeps his faith with a calm heart.
Bhai Sati Das, the Loyal Heart
A devoted friend chooses love and loyalty over fear.
The Shield of the Helpless
Guru Tegh Bahadur stands up so others may believe freely.
Banda Singh and Fair Justice
A warrior turns from anger to building a kinder, fairer land.
Grinding Grain for Others
A holy man learns that true devotion shows itself in service.
The Jewel of Contentment
A seeker discovers the treasure that no thief can ever steal.
Sadhna the Honest Heart
A simple working man's pure devotion shines brighter than rituals.
Beni's Inner Pilgrimage
A devotee learns the holiest place is found within.
The Cloak of Fifty-Two Tassels
Guru Hargobind refuses to leave anyone behind.
Guru Har Rai's Healing Garden
A gentle Guru cares for plants, animals, and the sick.
The Flower He Would Not Break
A small lesson in care that the young Guru never forgot.
The Child Guru Who Served the Sick
A very young Guru brings comfort during a time of illness.
The Five Friends and Five Thieves
A simple way to understand what helps and harms the heart.
Remembering God All Day
A Sikh teaching about keeping God close in everything you do.
Bhai Lalo's Honest Bread
Guru Nanak shows that honest work tastes sweeter than stolen riches.
Always Share First
A core Sikh value taught through a simple bowl of food.
Where Everyone Sits Together
Guru Amar Das insists all must share a meal as equals.
Mata Sundari's Steady Wisdom
A wise mother guides the community through hard times.
Water for Friend and Foe
Bhai Kanhaiya sees God in everyone, even those who fought against him.
The Golden Arrow
Guru Gobind Singh shows fairness even toward those who oppose him.
When Sparrows Face Hawks
Guru Gobind Singh fills ordinary people with courage.
Makhan Shah Finds the True Guru
An honest trader's quiet vow leads him to Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Guru Angad and the Children
The second Guru loves teaching healthy bodies and kind hearts.
The Gift of Writing
Guru Angad gives the people a script of their own.
The Tree That Shaded Everyone
A gentle parable about welcoming all, told in the Sikh spirit.