Here are some heartening short stories to give you the burst of hope and courage to persevere and fill your heart with optimism.
Four women came to fill water at the well of village. While they were filling water, they started talking to each other. While talking, they started extolling the qualities of their son. First woman said, “My son plays flute. He plays so well that whoever hears his flute, becomes mesmerized. I am very happy to…
One hot afternoon, a thirsty ant was wandering in search of water. After searching for long, ant saw a river and started moving toward it. When ant came close to river, couldn’t find direct way to drink water. So, ant climbed up a rock and while trying to drink water, it lost balance and fell…
Once a kingdom was ruled by mighty King who was a skilled warrior and was victorious in every battle. Kings of neighboring states also believed in his bravery. Once he was returning to his city after winning a war. His minister and soldiers were with him. On the way, King saw a Buddhist monk sitting…
Everyday, after school, Rabbi’s son would enter his house and keep his school bag on table and leave the house through back door. At first, Rabbi didn’t gave it much thought. But when it continued for weeks, Rabbi got concerned. Everyday, his son would leave from back door and would return back after an hour….
A farmer used to grow very good quality corn in his fields. He would participate in National crop fair and used to win every year. One year a reporter came to competition to interview him, curious to know how he has been able to win every year. When winner was announced, this year too that…
A man went to buy fruits. He asked shopkeeper, “What is price of banana and apples?” Shopkeeper replied, “Banana is 20rs/dozen and apples 100rs/kg.” At same time, a woman came to shop and said, “Bhaiya (Brother), I want a kilo of apple and a dozen banana. What is price?” Shopkeeper said, “Banana is 5rs/dozen and…
Once a man went to bank to withdraw some money. Customer filled form and gave to cashier. Cashier processed form and gave customer his withdrawn money. When customer took money, he realized that cashier had given him 1,40,000rs instead of 1,20,000 which he had filled in form. Customer saw that cashier had no idea of…
Once King Devraj was not happy with Knowledge of his minister. So, he ordered his soldier to go to his house and give his message. It was occasion of minister’s birthday and everyone was rejoicing when soldier arrived with King’s message. Soldier said, “Today, in evening minister will be hanged.” Hearing this, all stopped. Minister’s…
Once a billionaire was invited for interview. Interviewer asked, “Sir, what was the time when you felt happiest in your life?” At this billionaire replied, “I have gone through four stages of happiness in life and finally I understood the meaning of true happiness. First stage was when i accumulated wealth and resources. At this…
Once three friends were having food at a Bhandara (free meal served to the people). While eating there.. First friend said, “I wish, to be able to organize such a Bhandara.” Second friend said, “Yes.. but even before we get our salary, there are long list of bill pending needed to be paid.. how can…