One night, a group of thieves broke into the home of a fakir. The house was empty, with nothing but a single blanket, which the fakir was using as a covering while he lay there. It was a cold night, and the fakir began to cry, not because he feared the thieves, but out of … Read more
Once upon a time, a crow lived in a forest. He was living happy content life because he didn’t have many desires. But one day he saw swan in forest and on seeing it beauty, he thought, “I have never seen such a creature before. So white and clean, so beautiful.” Crow went to swan … Read more
There was a farm on bank of river where a farmer used to live. On other side of river there was a tree where many birds lived. Every year, farmer sowed grains in his fields and birds would eat grain from his fields, resulting in decrease in farmer’s yield. Troubled by birds, farmer made a … Read more
Once a Sage stood in front of a house begging for alms and called out, “Please give me alms.” Woman came out of house. She put some alms in his bag and then told him about her worries and said, “Mahatma ji, please give me some advice.” Swami ji said, “Not today. I will come … Read more
A young man went to a sage fo knowledge, after attaining knowledge, disciple wanted to give something to give to his Guru in return. Disciple went to his Guru to ask for anything, he would like to take as Gurudakshina. Guru said, “I will take something which is absolute useless.” Disciple set out in search … Read more
Once a merchant bought two cows to King’s palace. Both bows were same in appearance. Merchant said to King, “Maharaj! These two cows are mother and daughter but i don’t know who is mother and who is daughter. I asked this to people at many places but no one could identify the mother and daughter … Read more
One morning, a man who used to be Buddha disciple, came to Buddha and spit on him. Buddha wiped his face with cloth and said to man, “Do you have anything else to say?” Monk who was sitting nearby was filled with anger and said to Buddha, “What are you saying?” Buddha said, “As far … Read more
A ten-year-old boy used to go on walk with his father every day, on a nearby hill. One day boy said, “Dad, let’s have a race today, one who touches top of hill first, wins the race.” Father agreed. Both of them started running toward hilltop. After running for some time, father suddenly stopped. Boy … Read more
Once a saint was giving a discourse. Everyone was listening attentively. Suddenly a person stood up and said, “What is there in words? Words doesn’t matter.” Saint tried to make him understand about importance of words, but person kept giving illogical arguments. Then suddenly saint said to that man, “You are a fool, you have … Read more
One day King asked his minister, “What is the root of sin?” Minister gave answers but it couldn’t satisfy King. King said, “I give you one month to find right answer and if you are not able to find answer within time then you have to leave your post of minister.” Minister got upset listening … Read more