One day, during his visit to London, King Jai Singh was walking around Bond Street in casual dress. There he saw Rolls Royce showroom and went inside. There he looked at cars and then inquired about price and features of cars. When Salesman looked at him and saw his casual Indian Attire, he considered him…
Here are some real life inspiring short stories of famous impactful personalities like scientists, sportsperson, political and spiritual leaders who lead wave of change in different fields.
Guru Nanak Ji – Panja Sahib Story
After traveling through many countries, Guru Nanak ji reached a Hassan Abdal fifty kilometers from Rawalpindi. Guru ji stayed near foothills. When people came to know about Guru ji, they began to come to him and talk about God. Soon, numerous people started to gather around him. There lived a Muslim priest who used to…
Swami Vivekananda in America Stories
Story 1: Converting a Situational Set up into an Opportunity Once a Cristian missionary invited Swami ji to his house and took him to his personal library. Missionary self applauded his library bring Swami ji to books shelf and mockingly, “How you found the order of books here.” Swami ji was astute on observing things…
Bhai Lalo and Malik Bhago Story
Guru Nanak Dev JI used to travel to a number of places. Once he was on his way to Saidpur, before he could arrive there, word spread in whole city that a holy man is going to visit. Malik Bhago who was chief of town at that time was a corrupt person and earned a…
Socrates Stories – Power of Conscience
Once Greek’s famous philosopher Socrates was talking to his disciples. At same time, an astrologer arrived there and claimed that he could tell a person’s character by looking at the face. Then Astrologer looked at Socrates and said, “Shape of nostrils tell that this person have anger issue..” Listening to this Socrates disciples got angry…
Why Swami ji Wear Saffron Turban
Once Swami Vivekananda ji was in Rajasthan. He walking in desert in thirst and hunger. His body was in pain and scorching heat was taking a toll on his body. Swami ji tried hard and walked till his body allowed. At last when was not able to walk anymore, he fell down. At that time,…
Swami Vivekananda – Sadhu Arrogance
It had happened after Swami Vivekananda ji had returned after his great address at world parliament of religion and everyone in country knew about him. Vivekananda was wandering near Himalayas and came across a river. There he saw that boat had already left the bank. So he sat by shore to wait for boat to…
Idol Worship Significance..
In 1891, State of Alwar was ruled by Maharaja who was not a believer of idol worship. It was heard that he often made fun of idol worship just to appease britishers. Swami Vivekananda was invited by, Dewan (Minister) of State of Alwar, to palace to discuss problems of people with Maharaja. On meeting, Maharaja…
Be Proud of Who You Are
Once Vice chancellor of Calcutta university sent a letter to Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya in appreciation of his work. When Malviya ji received that letter, he was with a friend. After reading letter Malviya ji said, “This is an awful proposal. What shall I tell? What shall I write?” On seeing his reaction, his friend…
Lal Bahadur Shastri ji Inspirational Story
Once Shri Lal Bahadur Shashtri ji went to a textile mill and he was accompanied by owner of mill. After going around mill, Shashtri ji went to see warehouse of that mill. There he saw some sarees on display. Seeing those, Shashtri ji requested owner of mill to show him some sarees. Owner was happy…