Folktales For Kids

On November 11, 1675, Guru Tegh Bahadur was publicly beheaded in Chandni Chowk, New Delhi. After the execution his body was left in the open to serve as a reminder to all rebels. Only a low caste Lubana Sikh named Lakhi Shah had the courage to secretly take away the headless body in a cart to his hut, which was …

Guru Gobind Singh: Childhood of 10th Sikh Guru – The tenth Guru Spent his first five years in Patna itself and did his basic schooling there. Along with the religious scriptures, he also studied the Bihari language at Patna. His Uncle, Bhai Kripal, trained him in archery and swordsmanship and soon he became a great marksman. Guru Gobind Singh: Childhood of …

Once upon a time there lived a king named Hiranyakasipu. He was the king of demons. He wanted to be supremely powerful so he prayed to Brahma and received a boon from him that no god, man or beast would ever be able to kill him. Once he got the boon, he became so very arrogant that he decided that …

When Revati fell from heaven – Long, long ago there lived a sage named Ritavak. He was childless for a long time. When he was blessed with a son finally, Ritavak was overjoyed. But his happiness was short-lived. Despite all his teachings, his son grew up to be a good-for-nothing fellow – lazy and unprincipled and wicked. Unfortunately, after his …

Long, long ago there lived a king in Ayodhya named Harishchandra. He was the most generous king on the earth. His reputation as an unconditional ‘giver’ spread far and wide. When Sage Vishwamitra, who was known for his temper, heard this, he decided to visit King Harishchandra himself and check out his reputation. Sage Vishwamitra held a grievance against King …

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 …

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 …

One day Indra, the King of Heaven, went to Kailasa to visit Shiva. He noticed a fierce-looking man guarding the door, but there was no one else in sight. Indra inquired about Shiva, but the man simply looked through him and did not answer. How Tulasi became a Sacred Tree? “Please tell me where Shiva is…” asked Indra. I have …

Many years ago, Vana, the King of demons, pleased Shiva with his devotion. For his great tapasya, he won a boon that he would remain invincible to all, both on the heaven and the earth. Vana had a beautiful daughter named Usha. Her great friend and constant companion was Chitralekha, the daughter of one of Vana’s ministers. As Usha grew …

Indra, the King of heaven, had Nandan Kanan, the most wonderful garden you can imagine! It had all the beautiful and sweet-scented flowers that grow on earth and many more that were out of the world. The pride of the garden was the Parijat, a tree that bore delicate white flowers with the most exquisite fragrance. Its aroma filled up …