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Author's Note The stories in this collection are from the Sikh janamasakhi literature. They are meant for parents and children to share, though they can also be enjoyed by solitary readers. These stories were selected to spark discussion and contemplation as well as to inspire. The simplicity of these stories can be deceptive. These stories can be an adventure for children and adults, a journey taken together. Enjoy reading, telling, and sharing these stories. May the seeds of Sikhi you plant grow, and in time, yield into a rich harvest. Inni Kaur Intro of the book For centuries, stories of Guru Nanak has enriched the lives of every generation. Born in 1469 in a small village in undivided India, Guru Nanak amazed his teachers, wrote poetry, and questioned rituals. He traveled far and wide to spread the message that the Divine Light is in all and that the Light is the same. He became a great spiritual teacher, a rebel of his time, saying that there was no difference between Hindus and Muslims, that women and men were equal, and that the traditional caste system should be ignored. He urged people to meditate and connect with their divinity, earn honestly and share their wealth. His teachings form the core of the Sikh faith, the world's fifth-largest religion today. This bilingual book of value-based stories for children is based on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak. In twelve magnificently illustrated chapters, acclaimed storyteller Inni Kaur brings Guru Nanak's message of oneness in creation, equality, justice, and compassion to readers young and old. Dadi and Nani (paternal and maternal grandmother) are traditionally the storytellers in a family. Inni Kaur has used this beautifully to convey Guru Nanak's philosophy of being spiritual through leading a life that embodies the values of love for creation, equality and social justice. Although some of the stories are tweaked a bit to include modern-day issues like equality for women and to encourage rationality over mysticism, they do not depart from the message of Guru Nanak which is as relevant today as it was in the fifteenth century when Guru Nanak lived. The book encourages children to ask questions, ponder and imbibe the core teachings of Sikhi and values that are universal. Kiranjot Kaur, former General Secretary and currently senior member SGPC Sakhi - Time with Naniji is a profoundly relevant text for our global reality. With mesmerizing beauty and authentic accuracy, this volume recreates the historical, moral, and spiritual world of Guru Nanak. Its symbiosis of the Panjabi and English languages, of medieval Indian and contemporary Western scenes, puts us intimately in touch with the founder Guru. The Guru's image is not represented anywhere. And yet his sonorous and visual brilliance flashing on the pages enters our innermost recesses: we experience the Guru first hand! Inni Kaur has triumphed splendidly in conveying the essentials of the Sikh religion to young and old alike. Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh, Crawford Family Professor, Department of Religious Studies, Colby College, Waterville, ME, USA
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