Once, a King went to a saint who was sitting under a tree outside the kingdom. King asked, “O revered one! Is there any medicine that can grant immortality? Please tell me.” Saint replied, “O King! Cross those two mountains in front of you. You will find a lake there. Drinking its water will make … Read more
In a faraway kingdom, a wise but moody King kept a vast orchard within his palace walls. The garden was filled with every kind of fruit, and a farmer, along with his family, tended to it faithfully. One morning, the farmer noticed that many fruits had ripened at once – coconuts, guavas, plums, and bunches … Read more
One day, a man was roaming around a kingdom and lost his way and started looking for someone to ask for directions. After looking for a while, he saw a person who was wearing government uniform. Man went to that official and asked him, “Sir, what is the way to a certain place, please tell … Read more
Once a King went to visit the city. On way, he saw a small child whispering something into the ears of clay toys and then breaking them and mixing them with the rest of soil. King asked in surprised, “What are you doing?” Kid replied, “I ask clay toys, have you ever chanted name of … Read more
Long ago, in a city lived two beggars Kripal and Jagat. Every morning, they both would go to King’s palace for alms. Kripal would go there and call out saying, “Giver is God, we all are his children.” Where as Jagat would go there and call out saying, “Giver is King, he will get me … Read more
A King gave a sentence of death to two prisoners. One of them knew that King loved his horse very much. As soldiers were about to take them away, that prisoner said to king, “If my life is spared, i will teach your horse to fly in a year.” Hearing this, King became happy thinking … Read more
Once a man bought a diamond to a King and said, “Maharaj! I want to sell this diamond.” King asked, “What’s price?” Man said, “Maharaj! Whatever you think is right price for this diamond.” King consulted ministers and jewelers about diamond price but no one could decide on value of diamond as it was a … Read more
A poor Brahmin saved some money for his daughter’s marriage. He went to a Seth and kept it with him, in trust, without any written document about it. After some years, when his daughter became eligible for marriage, Brahmin went back to Seth (money lender) to collect his money back. But Seth refused to recognize … Read more
There was a very religious and knowledgeable King in Mithila. One day, a saint came to meet him. King welcomed and respected saint wholeheartedly and asked the reason for coming to the court. Saint said, “Rajan, i have heard that despite living in palace amidst so much grandeur, you remain aloof from them. I did … Read more
Once a King made an announcement in his kingdom that – Tomorrow morning, main door of my palace will be opened for everyone in kingdom. Tomorrow whatever person touches, that thing will become his. Hearing this announcement, everyone started talking among themselves that – I will touch the most precious thing. Some said – I … Read more