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

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Hariavalee - Sukhjit Kaur is unhappy. At only 25 years old, just recently married to a loving husband, her life is almost perfect. Except for one thing - she can't get pregnant.

Pyaar - Meena Kaur is a precocious, shy child. Her parents are worried that she is not making enough friends and help her to find the courage to step out of her comfort zone.

Bahadur - Fifteen year old Jasmeet Singh is suddenly and unexpectedly thrust into an intense and terrifying situation. And he is the only one who can resolve it.

Maut - Jatinder Singh receives the morbid diagnosis from the doctors office. He has a terminal disease, and given only months to live, he must prepare for the end of his life.

Khoobsurat - Guneet Kaur and her friend Chann pay a visit to a different part of town, where Guneet learns what beauty looks like.