• 09/19/2024

  Ancient One

  

  Wahiguru ji ka Khalsa
  Wahiguru ji ki Fateh

  The story of the ancient yogi who meditated for thousands of years awaiting the darshan of the Guru of Kalyug is very powerful. We were happy to introduce it to the English speaking world when we released 'The Ancient One'. Now we are pleased to offer the animation in Punjabi as surely many more will be reached who have not yet heard this history. 

  For those who want to learn Punjabi they can watch both versions and it will surely improve their language comprehension. 

  We have also completed our story script competition. With more than two dozen entrants we saw a lot of creativity and inspiration. We formed a judging panel who took care to review each one. There were so many good scripts it was difficult to decide but we have selected 6 winners who will all receive a prize. 

  Past winners have been pleased to see their scripts turned into animations. We feel this is a service that not only involves youth but empowers them as rising leaders. Stay tuned to see the winners who will be announced any day now. 

  Wahiguru ji ka Khalsa
  Wahiguru ji ki Fateh 

   

• 06/19/2024

  Summer 2024 Update

  Wahiguru ji ka Khalsa
  Wahiguru ji ki Fateh 

  We have been pleased to offer the classic and important story of Bhai Kanhaiya Ji in Punjabi. For those who only speak Punjabi they can watch this Saakhi beautifully animated. For those who want to learn Punjabi they can watch both versions and it will surely improved their language comprehension. 

  We have also just launched a script competition. But this year we will be open to receiving Punjabi script submissions as well. 

  In the past we've made some of our most beloved stories based on scripts from youth in our audience by doing a global script competition. From our first competition we created 'Team Khalsa: Save the Langar'. From our Second we created three stories, some of which have Punjabi versions, "Can Trees Grow Overnight", "Singh the Lion" and "Bibi Sharan: The Courage of Kaurs". This year surely more beautiful and creative ideas will emerge. 

  P.S. Spread the word about the SikhNet Script Contest! https://www.sikhnet. com/pages/entry-details

  Wahiguru ji ka Khalsa
  Wahiguru ji ki Fateh 

• 03/20/2024

  Spring 2024 Update

  Wahiguru ji ka Khalsa
  Wahiguru ji ki Fateh 

  This period we have released the story BABA DEEP SINGH JI in animation! In this story, titled "ਬਾਬਾ ਦੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ: Greatness Through Gurbani" we consciously emphasized that Baba ji was able to do the impossible because of his deep relationship with Gurbani. With both the English and Punjabi versions of this story now available, we pray that the impact of this story will continue to spread. 

         

  We have also released a beautiful story which is even more directly related to Gurbani: Guru Har Rai Sahib 'ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਗਿਆਨ ਵਿਚ ਪਿਘਲ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ'. In this charming story Guru Sahib explains that even if you don't understand it fully, the Gurbani recited with love will one day blossom into wisdom. It is the seed of liberation.

         

  Every saakhi has to do with Gurbani in one way or another. Gurbani is the current which runs through everything the Guru's taught and demonstrated. With these two new releases we hope more hearts will open to the power of Gurbani.

  Are you enjoying SikhNet Stories, do you have favorite sakhis you'd like to see animated? Let us know what stories inspire you! 

  Wahiguru ji ka Khalsa
  Wahiguru ji ki Fateh 

• 12/18/2023

  Bibi Sharan: The Courage Of Kaurs

  Waheguru ji ka Khalsa 
  Waheguru ji ki Fateh 

  This period we have released what is so far looking like our most successful animated story yet: 'ਬੀਬੀ ਸ਼ਰਨ: ਕੌਰ ਦੀ ਹਿੰਮਤ | ਤੁਸੀਂ ਜਰੂਰ ਦੇਖੋ | The Courage of Bibi Sharan| in both English and Punjabi! 

  Click on this image for English 

     

   

  Click on this image for Punjabi

   

  Since its release we have seen amazing engagement. Initially there was a concern that the Punjabi version wouldn't be as impactful as the story was written from a western perspective. However, the opposite turned out to be true, people in the Punjab are using images from the animation as their Whatsapp profiles because they feel the story talks directly to them in their lives. 

  We are very proud of this creation and increasingly humbled by the incredible reception and impact its had on the sangat. 

  We look forward to creating more such impactful media for our collective benefit. Waheguru! 

• 09/19/2023

  New stories!

  Wahe Guru ji ka Khalsa
  Wahe Guru ji ki Fateh 

  We have released two important animations. One is 'Guru Hargobind & Spiritual Power' which teaches an important lesson in an exciting way. The message is about temperance and obeying Guru's command via an incident involving transforming into tigers. 

  Our most recent release is 'Bibi Sharan: The Courage Of Kaurs'. As a build up before this short film we released a trailer which strongly built anticipation for the animation release. The extra effort used in promoting this video has reaped benefit and this story has received more views in a short time than many other videos do in months and years. But the impact that is important is on the heart. We've heard from so many people that this story has touched their heart, moved people to tears and emboldened their children. 

  Community engagement is another big aspect of this short film. The original script was a submission for our script writing contest, written by a 14 year old Sahib Kaur, a long-time fan of the stories. The author is now conducting screenings and gathering testimonials from sangat. This story serves as a way to empower youth leadership to engage with sangat in meaningful ways. 

  We are very pleased to offer this as a new treasure for every Sikh household and thank you for calling this treasure forth with your kind contributions. 

  Watch now! 

  Bibi Sharan Kaur: Courage of the Kaurs (English version. Punjabi version is coming soon!)

  

   

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• 06/19/2023

  New stories update! 6/19/23

  Wahe Guru ji ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru ji ki Fateh! 

  Thank you so much for your support of SikhNet Stories, we are very grateful. We currently have the Animation project and the Punjabi project, so I will be updating you on both here. This is what your donations make possible! Thank you. 

  Here is what's new: 

  

  God in Every Moment   English

  

  Guru Har Rai Shows Us How God provides English  &  Punjabi

   

  

  Proud To Be a Sikh  English  &  Punjabi

  Your generous support makes our work possible, thank you! 

  Darshan 

• 03/20/2023

  Spring Update

  Wahiguru ji ka Khalsa
  Wahiguru ji ki Fateh 

  With the help of donors we have 3 updates we are happy to share: 
  Firstly, we have released two more story animations. One is a sequel to a previous story 'Dream Big Little Kaur' and is called 'Dream Big Little Singh'.

  

  The other is a look at interfaith from an innocent perspective and is called 'God In Every Moment'. 

  

  This week we are also beginning the release of Punjabi audio stories with our first release being a Sakhi of Guru Har Rai called 'God Provides'. This will mark the beginning of our dual release of all stories going forward. This was made possible with help from Dasvandh Network donations. 

  The final update is that we are progressing with creating a modern kids story series and scripts are shaping up very promisingly. Once the overarching plot is created and scripted we have to take the extra effort of historic research and verification, which involves translating history texts. So making a series of 6 stories is really like making 12 stories and we look forward to giving more updates as they come. 

  See all our Stories here. 

  Thank you for your continued support! 

• 01/04/2023

  The latest in animated stories!

  Wahe Guru ji ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru ji ki Fateh! 

  With DV Network's kind donors, we are in the process of creating our first series geared for modern kids.

  In addition, we have released 'Guru Nanak and True Prayer', 'Guru Arjan and the Ancient One' and 'The Story of Bhai Kanhaiya Singh'.

  These most recent stories mark the beginning of another quality of animation for the stories which has been well received by the sangat.

  Please enjoy! 

  Thank you for your support. 

   

   

• 10/05/2022

  Guru Harkrishan & the Greatest Superpower

  Thank you so much for your support! 

  In a world that inundates us and our young ones with superheroes with fantastical superpowers, we wanted to show the youth that our Gurus have the real superpowers that are based on love. In this spirit we've told the story of how Guru HarKrishan was selected as the next Guru and it was found that when he recited bani the wood palki would become soft like wax, whereas his brother Ram Rai did not create that same effect on the wood. Ram Rai did go on to exhibit many super powers like becoming weightless, manifesting gold and jewels out of nowhere, making himself invisible etc. but this display of spiritual powers was inferior to the power of his brother. The younger brother became the next Guru because of his superpowers: kindness and compassion. 

  Click on the image to watch this new animation! 

   

  

   

• 07/07/2022

  Dream Big Little Kaur

  Thank you so much for your support of SikhNet Stories animations. In this update we are very proud to share another addition to the exciting new area of video books for young children. 

  Our latest video book, done in collaboration with the authors and Brave Lion Books, has now been released. This younger age appropriate animation teaches little Kaurs about many great Sikh women, from the wives and sisters of the Gurus as well as other warrior princesses who will surely instill confidence and values in their young hearts.

   

   

  Please watch today and continue with your support of SikhNet Stories. 

  Thank you. 

• 05/04/2022

  New Animation! Guru Tegh Bahadur and Makhan Shah

  As always - thank you so much for your support of this important work. Your donations enable us to keep animating important stories from Sikh history. We appreciate you!

  Today we're happy to share that we have recently released the story of Guru Tegh Bahadur and Makhan Shah! 

  Makhan Shah was a devoted man who was a rich traveler. Learn about how he made a promise to Guru Nanak, found Tegh Bahadur and everything that followed. 

   

  

  Thank you for your support of SikhNet Stories! 

• 03/15/2022

  Guru Nanak and the Cannibal

  Thank you for your ongoing support of SikhNet Stories animation work! We have a new animation to announce - Guru Nanak and the CAnnibal. 

  Sometimes it's hard to imagine how cruel people can be! This story about Guru Nanak involves someone named Kauda whose heart was so twisted and hardened, that he would capture and then eat travelers! This time he captured Mardana - the companion of Guru Nanak! 

  Watch the new animation now, and please share widely. 

  

• 12/14/2021

  Guru Tegh Bahadur Gives His Head

  We are very blessed to inherit the teachings and history of our Gurus. In fact, it is written in Siri Guru Granth Sahib that "the stories of one's ancestors make the children good children." This is a pivotal story that lives on forever. 

  "Give Up Your Life But Do Not Give Up Your Faith"

  
  One of the great teachings of the Gurus is in the fact that it was only after great sacrifice that the Sikhs were taught warfare. This balance of sublime acceptance and ferocious self-defense is a value that is inherent in this epic tale. That is why we feel it is important to share it in a way that is easiest to understand. 

  We are happy to present this effort in honor of the Great Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib's 300th Joti Jot this year. May our future generations, and humanity itself, benefit from Guru Sahib and his message.

  

• 10/04/2021

  New Releases

  Wahe Guru ji ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru ji ki Fateh! 

  Thank you for your support of the SikhNet Stories project. In this update we are sharing that we completed the animation on two more stories, the Secret to All Happiness and Success, Parts 1 & 2. 

  Part 1 has been released and you can watch it here: 

  

   

  Part 2 will be released 10/6/21 and you can watch it here: 

  

  Your ongoing support ensures that we are able to continue creating animated stories and Sakhis for young (and sometimes not so young) Sikh listeners. Thank you. 

• 07/19/2021

  Our latest animations!

  Thanks to you, we are happy to announce our most recent animations along with two new audio stories that will be animated in the future. 

   

  Singh the Lion: "Once upon a time there was a boy named Kirat Singh. Kirat went to school like any other boy, and he was really into animals. They were on his lunchbox, notebook, mural on his bedroom wall and his room was full of animal toys. “Animals are my friends, I love all the animals in my life!”  There was something special about Kirat… he had a very unique way of seeing the world… sometimes those animals in his room and in his notebooks would come alive!..."  

   

  

  Guru Arjan Dev Sacrifices for Truth: Nothing in this world lasts forever. Everything is temporary… well there is something that actually does last forever, do you know what that is?  The truth. Truth lasts forever. And the teachings of the True Guru are perfectly true. 

  In addition to these two new audio stories, we have animated three new stories, which will be released August-October. We'll post another update! 

  Guru Nanak and Prayer

  Happiness & Success, Part 1

  Happiness & Success, Part 2

  Please join us for our Virtual Gala on July 31st, 2021 celebrating 25 years of SikhNet! 

   

   

   

• 05/11/2021

  The Stillness of Sri Teg Bahadur

  We are excited to share our newest story with all of you! This is newly written AND newly animated in honor of the anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur's 400th birthday. 

  Your support makes animating stories possible. Thank you again! 

  Click on the image to watch The Stillness of Sri Teg Bahadur

  

   

   

   

• 03/18/2021

  Guru Gobind and the Lesson of Seva

  Here is another animation that YOU made possible! 

  Thank you so much for contributing to our Stories campaign. We are happy to announce our latest animation has been newly released. 

  Once upon a time, Guru Gobind Singh taught us all a wonderful lesson about our own hearts. Guru ji was teaching the Sikhs, as he always did, and there happened to be a rich boy there who really wanted to serve the Guru.

  Do you want to find out how the rich boy learned the lesson of seva? Click below to watch the new animation.

  

• 01/19/2021

  For Guru Gobind Singh's Prakash Divas

  

  Wahe Guru ji ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru ji ki Fateh! 

  Thank you all so much for your contributions to SikhNet Stories. This project is dear to my heart and I am so grateful that we will be animating more stories than ever this year. 

  I am writing to share that we are releasing a new animation today in honor of Guru Gobind Singh's birthday tomorrow. 

  You can see it here: https://www.sikhnet.com/stories/audio/birth-gobind-rai

  We will also be releasing another animation soon and I will post that here as well. 

  Thank you again! 

  Darshan Kaur

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