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Discover Sikhi the Fun Way
Jagmohan Singh 

Modern children. Modern Times. Modern Tools. Contemporary life styles of modern day children all across the world are influenced more by audio and video, than by the written word.

While Punjabi writers are still struggling to be writers exclusively for children, and while Sikh missionary organizations are gradually moving towards the use of latest technologies, SikhNet has made available Saakhis online like never before.  

The mission is plain, simple and direct, “Patterns of identity and self-esteem are formed early in life and it is of paramount importance that our children have the tools and resources they need in order to become more spiritual and successful individuals; able to cope with life in these modern times whilst being strong in their identity as a Sikh.” It is a boon for working parents and computer-friendly children.  

Though the accent is heavily American, the next time you want your kid to enjoy Sikhi, make his listen to the Sakhis online at www.sikhnet.com/stories. Each story comes with an original imaginative painting and seems to be a precursor for animation of such stories in future. The music and sound in the background enlivens the narration and children can easily imagine the events. 

Harijot Singh and his team are doing exemplary work and should serve as inspiration for similar work in Punjabi.

5 August 2009
 

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