Sakhis: Parables of the Sikh Gurus

by Priya Hajela

English 248 pages 1 edition

A luminous retelling of the life stories of the Sikh Gurus For centuries, the cherished Janam Sakhis-life accounts of the ten Sikh Gurus-have been passed down from one generation of believers to the next. In the early 1800s, Kavi Santokh Singh’s Suraj Prakash Granth gathered voices from these accounts and oral traditions into a complete poetic narrative of the Gurus’ lives. Together, they bring us close to the people behind the teachings of Sikhism. From Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh, these stories evoke spiritual awakening, equality, service and fearless resolve The Sakhis reveal the Gurus’ wisdom, shining through their spiritual words, actions, decisions, feelings and thoughts in the face of grave danger and ultimate sacrifice. Rooted in this beloved Punjabi storytelling tradition, Priya Hajela’s Sakhis weaves an enduring tapestry of faith, courage, resilience and human triumph.