Sakhis

Sakhis are short stories from the lives of the Gurus and brave Sikhs. Each one has a lesson we can use every day.

The Handprint at Panja Sahib

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On his travels, Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Bhai Mardana stopped at the bottom of a hill near Hasan Abdal. Bhai Mardana was very thirsty.

Sacha Sauda — the True Bargain Sharing with people in need Guru Nanak Dev Ji Bhai Lalo and Malik Bhago Honest work Guru Nanak Dev Ji The Handprint at Panja Sahib Calm in the face of anger Guru Nanak Dev Ji Water to the West at Haridwar Thinking about what we do Guru Nanak Dev Ji The Emperor in the Langar Everyone is equal Guru Amar Das Ji Sai Mian Mir and Harmandir Sahib Respect for all faiths Guru Arjan Dev Ji Bandi Chhor — Freeing the 52 Kings Helping others to be free Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji The Broken Flower Being gentle with nature Guru Har Rai Ji The Child Guru in Delhi Caring for the sick Guru Har Krishan Ji Vaisakhi 1699 — the Panj Pyare Courage and faith Guru Gobind Singh Ji Bhai Kanhaiya Seeing God in everyone Guru Gobind Singh Ji Mai Bhago and the Forty Never giving up Brave Sikhs

Sakhis have been told and retold for hundreds of years, so small details can differ from one telling to another.