Tag Archives: Inspirational folktales for School Children

चतुर सुनार: एक समय की बात है – एक राजा था, जिसे अपने बुद्धिमान होने का बड़ा घमंड था। उसका विशवास था कि पूरे राज्य में एक भी ऐसा नही है, जो उसे धोका देकर साफ़ निकल जाए। एक दिन यह बात उसने मंत्रियों से कही। सबने हकमी भर दी, सिवाय एक के। राजा को बड़ा आश्चर्य हुआ। “क्या तुम …

Guru Har Rai passed away on October 6, 1661. Guru Har Krishan consoled the disciples. He asked them not to give way to despair but abide by the will of the Almighty. All should sing God’s praises and not weep or lament. As days went by, the disciples began pouring in from far and near. They were delighted to have …

Guru Hargobind Singh and his unique leadership of the Sikhs after the brutal execution of Guru Arjan by the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Guru Hargobind Singh was only 11 years old when he was appointed the Guru. The Sikhs were already a community of people who had a culture that was distinct from all others – Sikhs were a community that …

Guru Arjan Dev: First martyr of Sikh Faith – The death of Guru Arjan Dev was a great event in the history of India, and it gave a new turn to the events in the country. With his martyrdom the attitude of the Sikhs towards life changed. Emulating the Guru, they could now readily give their lives for any cause …

छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज के प्रेरक प्रसंग: एक बार छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज जंगल में शिकार करने जा रहे थे। अभी वे कुछ दूर ही आगे बढे थे कि एक पत्थर आकर उनके सर पे लगा। शिवाजी क्रोधित हो उठे और इधर-उधर देखने लगे, पर उन्हें कोई भी दिखाई नहीं दे रहा था, तभी पेड़ों के पीछे से एक बुढ़िया सामने आई …

Early Life of Guru Gobind Singh: Guru Gobind Singh was born in December 1666 A.D. at Patna, present day capital of Bihar State. His parents, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and Mata Gujri, had gone to the East on long tour to preach teachings of Guru Nanak. Guru Tegh Bahadur, was accompanied by a large number of his devotees. The purpose of …

Guru Gobind Singh: The Birth – Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Tenth Guru and Last of the Sikhs guru was born to Guru Tegh Bahadur and Mata Gujari Ji on December 26, 1666, at Patna Sahib in Bihar. Though he came into the world that day, the story of his birth began much earlier. Much Before his mortal birth, when he …

छोटे साहिबजादे बाबा जोरावर सिंह व बाबा फतेह सिंह: सरसा नदी पर जब श्री गुरु गोबिन्द सिंह जी से छोटे साहिबजादे बाबा जोरावर सिंह तथा बाबा फतेह सिंह और माता गुजरी जी बिछुड़ गए तो उनको गुरु घर का रसोइया गंगू अपने गांव सहेड़ी ले आया। वहां से उसने मुखबरी करते हुए साहिबजादों और माता गुजरी जी को गिरफ्तार करवा …

PART I – Martyrdom of Younger Sahibzadas Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh’s Family Martyrdom of Younger Sahibzadas: The brave and fearless Sikhs (army) of Guru Gobind Singh were engaged for months together in a prolonged battle with the Mughal army outside the Fort of Anandpur. Emperor Aurangzeb sent a message on oath that if the Guru and …

When Goddess Lakshmi Begged: Long Long ago there was a king in Jaisalmer whose name was Rawal Prithvi Singh. His kingdom was very prosperous. He built up his capital with latticed windows and large havelis (palaces). He also captured some areas of neighboring kingdoms. But he was not broadminded. His success made him unreasonable, foolish and haughty. When Goddess Lakshmi …