Sakhi (
Gurmukhi: ਸਾਖੀ; ''sākhī'') literally means 'historical account' or 'story'. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ''sākṣī'' (साक्षी) which literally means 'witness'.
The term refers to the accounts of the historical events in
Sikhism. It is a tale usually from the era during the times of the Gurus. However, many Sakhis do exist from the period before and after the times of the
Ten Gurus
The Sikh gurus (Punjabi language, Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ ਗੁਰੂ) are the spiritual masters of Sikhism, who established this religion over the course of about two and a half centuries, beginning in 1469. The year 1469 marks the birth of Guru ...
. Most Sakhis have a moral lesson and highlight important Sikh principles.
Below is a list of important Sakhis with a message for Sikhs.
Featured Sakhis
Other Sakhis
References
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External links
www.sikh-history.comwww.sikhpoint.com
Modern Stories
See Also:
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Sau Sakhi
Sikh terminology