Here are some heartening short stories to give you the burst of hope and courage to persevere and fill your heart with optimism.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 Cashier processed form and gave customer his withdrawn money.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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Once upon a time, a Sadhu (Indian Monk) used to live in a hut outside village. One day while passing through market, he saw many basket and among them was basket of dates. Seeing those dates, desire to eat them arose in Sadhu’s mind. He had no money to buy them, so he controlled his … Read more
Shyam came out of airport and started waiting for his cab which he had already booked. He was worrying about if cab will come on time and take him to destination on time.. Just then a shiny new looking car stopped near him. Seeing that Shyam wondered for a moment whether if it was the … Read more
On the way, man saw a paper with handwritten message stuck on electric pole. Man went closer and started reading… “Yesterday my fifty rupee note fell on this road. I can’t see properly and was not able to find it, whoever finds it please deliver it..!!” was written on it and under it was written … Read more
There was breakfast shop near stadium. Many people would go there for breakfast. Once a customer who used to go there, noticed that a person came in when it was crowded and taking advantage of crowd, after having dinner, he left secretly without paying. Next day as person was eating, that customer secretly told owner … Read more