Never Be Angry
October 04, 2020
Once upon a time there was a little boy who was talented, creative, handsome, and extremely bright. A natural leader. The kind of person everyone would normally have wanted on their team or project. But he was also self-centered and had a very bad temper.
Intimations or Mortality
October 03, 2020
One merchant who was very much afraid of death, worshiped the God of Death, Yama for many years and offered elaborate puja to Him. Yama was pleased at the special attention and adoration shown by him and promised that he will not pounce upon him all of a sudden, but will give him advance intimation, so that he could put his affairs in good trim before leaving the world.
Obey Your Parents
October 02, 2020
Sankara knew the real meaning of the Vedic words "mathru devo bhava, pithru devo bhava - let the mother be your god, let the father be your god". Once when his father left the house, he told his son: "My dear son, I am daily worshipping God and distributing naiveidya [offering eatables to the deity or idol; prasâdam] to all the people.
About Turn
October 01, 2020
God told a certain sannyâsî: "Do not worry, I am always behind you." One day, the sannyâsî wanted to test whether God spoke the truth. So, acting out of doubt, he quickly turned his head and naturally, did not see God.
Beware
September 30, 2020
You must be aware of the danger of a fall in time. Do not behave like the master of a house, who when his wife said: "I hear some noise, its perhaps a thief". The master of the house replied: "I know; do not interrupt my sleep".
Speak with Love
September 29, 2020
One teacher, having about ten students, was teaching them some good things.
To such an âs'ram came one who had some position and power. This teacher did not go to the door to welcome and receive him.
Begging from Beggars
September 28, 2020
A fakir went to Akbar and he was told that Akbar was at his prayers to God and so could not give audience for some time. He was asked to wait in the ante-room. But, he refused to wait, he said:"What can this beggar get from that beggar?"
Miracle of $1.11
September 27, 2020
Tess was a precocious eight year old when she heard her Mom and Dad talking about her little brother, Andrew. All she knew was that he was very sick and they were completely out of money. They were moving to an apartment complex next month because Daddy didn’t have the money for the doctor bills and our house. Only a very costly surgery could save him now and it was looking like there was no-one to loan them the money. She heard Daddy say to her tearful Mother with whispered desperation, “Only a miracle can save him now.”
God Is Everywhere
September 26, 2020
Once a guru sent a pupil for further guidance to a mendicant in a S'iva temple. When he reached the temple, he found a fellow reclining in the central shrine with both his legs resting on the sacred lingam. The pupil was naturally enraged at the man's insolence.
Letting Go
September 25, 2020
One day, two monks set out for a temple in a valley beyond the woods. While cutting a pathway through the woods, they came across a choppy stream they needed to cross. There, stood by the bank of the stream, was a beautiful young maiden dressed in silk. She was clearly at a loss as to how to cross without getting muddy and wet.
Start Early
September 24, 2020
There was a middle-class household in a small town, where the wife was daily pleading with the husband to spend some little time in prayer and reverential worship of God. But the husband refused to yield, for, as he said, he had no time to spare for such pastimes which are best taken up during old age.
Thorn On The Road
September 23, 2020
A young man got married one morning at 9 0'clock. In the evening the newly wedded couple left for a walk. On the first day of their wedded life, the mind of the young man was engrossed in the welfare of his wife. They walked side by side. The young man saw a thorn on the way. He did not want his wife to tread over it. So he pulled his wife away from the thorn well in time.
Even This Shall Pass Away
September 22, 2020
When Dharmarâja was in exile in the forest, Krishna visited him in his retreat and they talked for long on the vicissitudes of fortune and the effect ofkarma and dharma. At last, Dharmarâja asked Krishna to give him some upadesh or formula which he can keep in memory and which will sustain him during the ups and downs of fortune
The Three Fish
September 21, 2020
There were once three fishes in a pond. One fish said to the other two: "The water in this pond is getting less and less; the pond will dry up soon. Let us go to some lake which will not dry; the fisherman is waiting to catch us and eat us". The second fish said: "O, it is a long way off. We might get a shower of rain ...
Tongue & The Eye
September 20, 2020
There was a monk once who as the first two steps in ascetic practice decided on two vows: 1. not to injure any living thing and 2. not to speak falsehood. While he was engaged in meditation under a tree in the thick jungle, invoking the aid of God to confirm him in these two vows, he saw a beautiful deer running in terror from some hunters and taking refuge in a bower behind his hermitage.
You Are Special
September 19, 2020
A popular speaker started off a seminar by holding up a $20 bill. A crowd of 200 had gathered to hear him speak. He asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?” 200 hands went up.
God's True Form
September 18, 2020
There was an artist who had traveled far and wide and had built up for himself an extensive reputation. But so far he had not achieved access to Krishna! As much he was anxious to seek approbation from Lord Krishna as well.
Ganesha - The remover of obstacles
September 17, 2020
Once upon a time, Sage Agastya sought the blessings of Lord Brahma and Shiva. The sage wished to create flowing river in a suitable location to offer water to the southern lands.
Argumentative Tendency
September 16, 2020
By reading many books and developing an argumentative tendency, it is quite common today that young people get into arguments with others. Once a young man aged 22 years went to Sankara. When Sankara was giving spiritual lessons to his disciples he interrupted and asked Sankara if all human beings in this wide world should not be regarded as equal since the same kind of blood flows in all of them.
The important things in Life
September 15, 2020
A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2 inches in diameter.
Limit Your Desire
September 14, 2020
A woman visited the village fair to purchase a cow. She wandered along the long lines of cattle brought for sale. She could not get the cow she sought, for she wanted a cow: that was hornless, tame, with a female calf, it should eat very little grass; the cow should yield a good quantity of milk;
Dont Be Greedy
September 13, 2020
Someone had a hundred acres in the south; but he had an itching for more, at least a 1000. So he went in all directions seeking regions where he could get vast areas of uncultivated but cultivable land. At last, he came to a Himalayan kingdom and the King gladly offered to give him all the land he hungered for.
Physical Beauty
September 12, 2020
A certain Mahârâja had an only son, who grew strong and wellbuilt. When he was about 22 years of age, the father talked to him of marriage. The prince wanted the father to allow him to choose his bride among his subjects. The Mahârâja gladly agreed.
Boat Man's Pride
September 11, 2020
A man engaged a boat to take him across the flooded Godavari. When the journey over the river started, he began a lively conversation with the boatman. He asked him whether he had any schooling and when the reply came that he had none, he said sadly: "Alas!' A quarter of your life has gone to waste.
Stop Flipping Over!
September 10, 2020
On one summer evening, a boy was riding his bicycle down the road when he stopped to notice something. He noticed that along the pavement was a small bug lying on its back, struggling to get back on its legs..
Where Is Happiness
September 09, 2020
This story is about a beautiful, expensively dressed lady who complained to her psychiatrist that she felt that her whole life was empty, it had no meaning. So, the lady went to visit a counselor to seek out happiness. The counselor called over the old lady who cleaned the office floors.
Avoid Bad Company
September 08, 2020
Pour a glass of water into a vessel containing a hundred glasses of milk; the water you poured gets the properties of milk and fetches the price of milk. It improves by the association.
Stop! Stop! Turn Back!
September 07, 2020
When Râma, Sîtâ and Lakshmana were riding off to the forest in the chariot, in obedience to the plighted word of Dasaratha, Dasaratha came in another chariot, behind them and shouted, in great agony at their departure: "Stop! Stop! Turn back!".
You Are Special
September 06, 2020
A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked,
"Who would like this $20 bill?"
Hands started going up..
How to overcome difficulties
September 05, 2020
Once upon a time a daughter complained to her father that her life was miserable and that she didn’t know how she was going to make it. She was tired of fighting and struggling all the time. It seemed just as one problem was solved, another one soon followed.
Obstacle in our Path
September 04, 2020
There once was a very wealthy and curious king. This king had a huge boulder placed in the middle of a road. Then he hid nearby to see if anyone would try to remove the gigantic rock from the road. The first people to pass by were some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers.
Guru's Grace brings eternal glory
September 03, 2020
Shankara, the great âcârya, had four chief pupils: Throtaka, Hastamalaka, Sureswara and Padmapada. Of these, Padmapada was intent only on service to the guru; he could not pay attention to the lessons. The others used to sneer at him for his backwardness in studies.
Act & Live In Present
September 02, 2020
Once a poor man approached king Yudhishtira, the eldest of the Pandavas. He was also called Dharmaraja because he always followed the path of virtue. The poor man asked the king for some help. Yudhishtira said: "Come tomorrow, I will give you what you want".
Why Should I Worry
September 01, 2020
There was once a miser who lived in a leaky house; the rainwater poured into the house through the roof but the miser sat through it all. Neighbours laughed at him and warned him to get the roof repaired.
How to be in moments of uncertainity
July 30, 2019
Once, the Buddha felt thirsty and wanted to drink some water. He sent his disciple to fetch water from a nearby river. When he went there, he saw the water was very dirty and unfit for consumption. So, he came back empty-handed and told the Buddha....
This Will Not Last
July 29, 2019
The senses are the villains, they instill the delusion that you are the upadhi (container, disguise, encasement, limitation). Curb them as the bull is curbed by the nose-ring, the horse by the bit in the mouth, the elephant by the goad.
Three types of Man
July 28, 2019
In the spiritual context, the type of Man are of three kinds - the first are made of salt, the second of cloth, and the third of stone.
Let These Be Here Itself
July 27, 2020
The Superintendent of a District Jail called the prisoner to his office and read out his discharge order. He said that he was free and had to get out of the jail in half an hour. "While going, carry with you the mat and pot you brought with you", he ordered.
Mind - The Kalpavriksha
July 26, 2020
Because God comes out of our heart in the form of speech, we must try to make our speech as pure and clean as possible. God is also in the form of Truth. So whatever we will be saying will have an echo: "Let it be so!" There is a small story for this....
The Gerua Cloth
July 25, 2020
One day, when Swami Vivekananda was moving about in the city of Calcutta, an aristocratically dressed person accosted him and asked: "Why do you wear this gerua (ochre color) robe? Perhaps, you want to advertise that you have given up the world and renounced all desires.
Yearn For Ultimate
July 24, 2020
It is said that during the Kurukshetra battle which lasted for 18 days, Vyâsa had his mind torn with contrition, for, the contestants were both of his lineage. So, he could not cast his eyes on the fratricidal carnage!
Merciful God
July 23, 2020
God is so merciful that He will come ten steps towards you, if you but take one step towards Him. Vibhishana , the brother of Râvana, inquired from Hanumân whether Râma will accept his homage and take him under His protecting shade.
Love In Action
July 22, 2020
One night a man came to our house and told me, “There is a family with eight children. They have not eaten for days,” I took some food and I went. When I finally came to the family, I saw the faces of those little children disfigured by hunger.
Where Is Happiness
July 21, 2020
A rich merchant once went to a holy place to attend the temple festival. A thief too followed him, in order to knock off his purse. But, he posed as a companion proceeding to the same place, for the same festival. They stayed in a Dharmasala for the night. When everyone had gone into deep sleep, the thief who kept awake until then, rose and searched everywhere for the merchant's bag.
Fantasy
July 20, 2020
A street-hawker had on his head a basket full of empty bottles, as he walked along to the bazaar. He hoped to sell the lot at a profit of ten rupees and, in ten days, he calculated his earnings would have accumulated to a hundred rupees. With that capital, he planned to switch on to more profitable deals.
Love Your Fellow Man
July 09, 2020
Abou Ben Adhem saw a brilliance in his room when he returned home. He found an angel sitting at the table and recording something in a register. He ventured to ask her very politely what she was so assiduously writing down. She said that she was recording the names of those who loved God.
The Seed
July 08, 2020
Once upon a time there were four seeds who were good friends of each other. Taken up by the wind they finally landed in a jungle clearing. There they remained, hidden on the ground, hoping they would be able to grow up and become beautiful trees...
Laudable Choice
July 07, 2020
The Yaksha on the tree had stopped the five Pândava brothers from drinking at the lake below, for, it put questions to each of them and when they could not answer to its satisfaction, they died - four of them! It was Dharmarâja (Yudhisthhira), the eldest, who came last. He was able to answer the questions correctly.
Do Not Rush
July 06, 2020
You must take every step in sâdhana or in samsara, only after deep deliberation and satisfying yourself that it will be for your good. Otherwise, it will be like that story of the weeping city. One day, a close female attendant of the queen came to the palace weeping in great sorrow, and so also the queen began to shed tears.
Mutual Help
July 05, 2020
A man sees while going along a road, a ripe fruit on a tree by the side. The mind craves for the fruit, but, that by itself cannot fulfill that craving. The feet take him near the tree, but, that does not bring about the consummation. The trunk stoops, the hand picks up a stone, the shoulders throw the stone at the fruit, and the fruit falls on the ground.
Gratitude
July 04, 2020
An ant was caught on a dry leaf that was being carried down a flooded river and it called out from its tiny heart to God for succor. God prompted a kite (a long-winged bird of prey that typically has a forked tail and frequently soars on updrafts of air) that was flying over the river to dive and rise up, with the leaf in its beak;
The Cup & Needle
July 03, 2020
Thiruvalluvar, the renowned Tamil Saint, who has written the immortal work called 'Kural' or 'Thirukkural', used to keep by his side, when he sat for meals, a needle and a small cup filled with water. Once, his host asked him why he insisted on having these two placed by the side of the plate. He said: "Food should not be wasted.
The Camera
July 02, 2020
Our mind is like the lens of a camera. If you want to get the picture of the people on the right side, and you turn the camera to the left, how can you succeed?
The Mango
July 01, 2020
When the mango is tender on the tree, it is very unpleasant to the tongue, with an astringent taste. After some weeks, when it grows big, it will taste very sour. But when it is fully ripe, it can be eaten with relish, for, the juice will be sweet and replete with pleasant flavor.
Mother Comes First
June 30, 2020
Pundaleek, a great devotee of Panduranga was one day massaging the feet of his mother. Then, his Panduranga, the form of God he had installed in his heart and shrine, came in all His splendor and stood before him. What a temptation to give up the service to the mother and rush towards the Feet of his God!
Youth, Best Phase Of Life
June 29, 2020
Two young men studying in the same college challenged eachother - who can eat faster than the other, a prescribed number of bananas. They decided upon impartial umpires and stood before the banana baskets.
Sharing is Caring
June 28, 2020
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
“How much is an ice cream sundae?”
Men Has Neither
June 27, 2020
There is the story of a young man who was riding a cycle on a dark night along a crowded road; the policeman on duty asked him to stop and alight, for, he had no lamp on his cycle. The fellow, however, shouted, "policeman, keep away, of course, I have no lamp; but, beware, I have no brake, either!"
Sympathy for fellow human beings
June 26, 2020
Once Swami Vivekananda was in a certain town to give spiritual discourses. People recognised in him a great monk and profound scholar. They listened to his discourses with rapt attention for about three days..
Never Be Jealous
June 25, 2020
Once the organs of the body - eyes, ears and other limbs - became jealous of the tongue. They said to themselves: "It is we who make all efforts to secure food and hand it over to the tongue and it is just the tongue that enjoys the food".
Villager and Happy man
June 24, 2020
In a small village, in the valley, lived a man who was always happy, kind, and well disposed to everyone he met. He always smiled, and had kind and encouraging words to say...
Prepare For Future
June 23, 2020
There was a beggar who once wailed before a rich house for a mouthful. The master, reclining in an easy chair, drove him away with harsh words. But, the beggar persisted. He asked for some stale food, at least! At this, the daughter-in-law who was at her meals in the inner apartments, replied: "My dear fellow! We are at present eating stale food.
Put Into Practice
June 22, 2020
One day, an old lady came to Ramakrishna Paramahamsa with her 10 year old grandson. She prostrated before him and said: "Master! I have come to seek your advice. This boy is my grandson. He lost his father and mother when he was just a child of five. I have been taking care of him.
Sweeter than Tansen
June 21, 2020
Akbar [also known as Akbar the Great of the Mughal Empire, (1542-1605)] was happy whenever Tansen, his court musician, sang. Tansen was the greatest musician of his days. When he sang the râga 'Meghamala', clouds thickened in the sky; when he sang the râga 'Varuna', showers of rain fell. When he sang the 'Nâgasvara', snakes gathered.
Revere Your Parents
June 20, 2020
Revere your parents. There is nothing equal to mother's love. There was once a place, which was hit by a hurricane so wild that all the houses were razed to the ground, and people had nothing to eat and nowhere to lay their heads. Among the worst hit were a mother and her two sons.
Act - Dont React
April 03, 2020
Buddha was seated alone one day, and later, some men gathered around him. One among them who did not like his teachings and the effect it had on the people, got up and started a tirade in very vulger terms against him. Buddha sat smiling listening to all that calumny, without a single gesture of disapproval.
Fear
April 02, 2020
A sannyâsî once met the Cholera Goddess on the road, returning from a village where she had thinned the population. He asked her how many she had taken into her lap. She replied: "Only ten". But really speaking, the casualties were a hundred. She explained: "I killed only ten; the rest died out of fear!"
The Three Best Things
April 01, 2020
A king used to ask three questions of all people who came to him. The first question was: 1. who is the best of persons? The second was: 2. what is the best time and the third, 3. what is the best of all actions?
Nature Of Bhakti
August 28, 2019
The gopîs had the highest type of bhakti in their hearts. There was Neeraja, for example. She was warned against Krishna, when she came to Brindavan from a distant village as the bride of a gopa. In spite of all warnings, however, she saw Krishna during the Govardhana festival and when she saw Him, she surrendered her heart to the Lord.
Who Won
August 27, 2019
Honor your parents so that your children learn to honor you. There is a fine story mentioned in the Purânas about this. The divine parents S'iva and Pârvatî once laid down a test for their two sons Ganapathi (Ganesha) and Subramanya.
Best Friend In Life
August 26, 2019
Friendship rampant these days can be illustrated by a story. A person had three friends. He had taken to several bad ways and consequently had to face a court case. He went to a friend and sought his help.
Power of God's Name
August 25, 2019
There was a pundit who led a disciplined life, sticking to a prearranged time table. He woke up from sleep in the early hours of the morning, recited pranava and later, after ablutions, drank a cup of milk at 7 a.m. exactly.
Sometimes the milk-maid arrived late, for she lived on the other side of a river that flowed between the area in which she lived and the area in which the pundit lived.
The Art
August 24, 2019
Mickey was a nice, cheerful, optimistic boy. No one could remember ever having seen him angry; he didn't mind whatever people said to him. He seemed incapable of insulting anyone. Even his teachers admired his good disposition, which was so unusual that a rumour was going round that Mickey´s goodness must be due to some special secret...
Alexander & The Sage
August 23, 2019
Alexander, during his campaigns in the Punjab, was anxious to see a celebrated sage; he went to the cave where the sage was, and expected that he would be received most thankfully and with demonstrations of welcome. But, the sage simply asked him to move aside and go.
Lighting Lamp Of Wisdom
August 22, 2019
Once a sadhaka, who had great ambition to know something about the divine, wanted his eye of wisdom to be opened. He entered a cave where a guru was residing. While entering the cave he saw a small light. As he moved forward even that little light got extinguished.
Three In One
August 21, 2019
There was a small kingdom in which strangely enough all people where quite happy and very healthy. In course of time both the ruler and ruled grew proud of this rare good fortune and claimed it to be a reward of their personal righteousness. Since all of them were healthy, there was no physician in the kingdom.
The greatest sin
August 20, 2019
Once Jesus was walking along the streets of a city. It was a slum area. He saw a young man rolling in dirt, dead drunk. He went to him, sat by his side and woke him up. The young man opened his eyes and saw Jesus. Jesus asked him: "Son! Why are you wasting your precious youth in drinking?"
Determination
August 19, 2019
This is a real life story of engineer John Roebling building the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, USA back in 1870. The bridge was completed in 1883, after 13 years.
In 1883, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However bridge building experts throughout the world thought that this was an impossible feat and told Roebling to forget the idea..
Always Be Happy
August 18, 2019
I was astonished and curious. Seeing my inquisitive eyes he said, “Oh, that's my Trouble Tree. My best friend. My trouble carrier for the night”. He replied. "I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure.
How to remove bad habits
August 17, 2019
A wealthy man requested a sage to wean his son away from his bad habits. The sage took the youth for a stroll through a garden. Stopping suddenly he asked the boy to pull out a tiny plant growing there. The youth held the plant between his thumb and forefinger and pulled it out.
How To Pray
August 16, 2019
Akbar as we all know, is one of the greatest Moghal Emperors. He was a lover of mankind and respected the great and pious souls of all religions. He had heard of Guru Nanak's reputation and his attempts to unite the Hindus and the Muslims. He desired to welcome him and honour him in his court
Grumpy Tree
August 15, 2019
There was once a grumpy tree. It was the biggest tree in the forest, and it didn't need its shadow for anything. However, the tree would never share its shadow with any of the animals, and wouldn't let them come anywhere near.
Freedom From Egoism
August 14, 2019
Worry and grief, there will always be, of one type or other - in the past and future; while walking, dreaming and sleeping. But place faith in the Lord and do your tasks dedicated to Him and they will vanish.
God Is
August 13, 2019
Once a king wanted to know answers to three questions about which he had been contemplating for a long time. One day the king raised these questions in his Court Hall. The questions were: Where is God? In what direction does He cast His look? What does He do? None could answer these questions.
How to face difficulties in Life?
August 12, 2019
This parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule praying or whatever mules do when they fall into wells....
God & His Love
August 11, 2019
You may ask, why should the Lord Himself incarnate? Why can He not set about the task of restoring dharma through the many minor gods He has at His command? This question was posed before the courtiers by Akbar himself, for, he laughed at the hindu idea of the Formless adopting Form
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