A collection of five Sikh fiction short stories, exhibiting the Sikh ethos and lifestyle of Chardi Kala (ever ascending spirits).

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Humdardee - As Preetam Kaur rushes her sick child to the children's hospital in the middle of the night, she learns about empathy in the most unexpected way.

Darbar - In the early morning ambrosial hours of the dawn, the Sikhs gather to meditate and pray, even when they're on another planet far from Earth.

Singhnee - Tarsem Singh and Karan Kaur have just been married for over a year and are still getting to know each other. A random walk through an unfamiliar wooded area leads to an unexpected and unwelcome experience.

Wafadar - Lewis's military training kicks in as he single-handedly helps injured motorists after a traffic accident occurs at a busy intersection.

Sucha - Narinder Singh learns the value of doing his daily Nitnem prayers.