Here are some shortlisted stories comprising innovative thinking, decision making for students moral guidance.
Once upon a time, a young man distressed by poverty went to a river intending to end his life. There he met a sage who stopped him and asked why he was so troubled. Young man shared his entire story. After listening carefully, Sage said, “I have a magical skill that can create an enchanted … Read more
Once, a curious man asked a sage, “Master, although people may appear similar in color, shape and nature. Why do some achieve great success while others fall into the depths of ruin?” Sage replied, “Meet me by the pond tomorrow morning. I will answer your question then.” Next morning, man arrived at the pond and … Read more
One person asked his Guru, “My employees, my wife, my children, and everyone around me are selfish. No one is right – what should I do?” Guru smiled slightly and told him a story: In a village, there was a special room with 1,000 mirrors. A little girl once entered that room and started playing. … Read more
Once upon a time, there was a wealthy merchant who was very proud of his riches. He visited the temple every day but looked down upon the poor and beggars, never helping anyone. He never helped anyone, thinking that wealth alone made him superior. Despite all his possessions, the merchant’s mind was restless and never … Read more
Kaka used to earn his living by cutting trees for a factory. Factory owner was very happy with his work; he used to tell his new employee to use axe like him. Most workers got jealous of him because of this. One day factory when factory owner was praising Kaka for his work, a young … Read more
Once a teacher took her students to her village. In village, her family owned a mango orchard and a nursery where they grew roses. All students enjoyed eating delicious mangoes from orchard and took photos amidst the blooming roses. As it was time to leave, teacher said, “Children, having good people and meaningful relationships in … 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
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
Master ji was teaching in class, when sound of two children fighting with each other started coming from behind. Listening to that, Master ji asked, “What happened? Why are you fighting like this?” Raman said, “Sir, Mohit is adamant about his point and is not ready to listen to me.” Mohit said, “Sir, What Raman … Read more
Young man arrived at office, for his first interview. Young man used to live with his parents. He was frustrated with his parents nagging for every little thing he did at home. While waiting for interview, he was thinking, “Only if i succeed in today’s interview then i will say goodbye to my parents house … Read more