Here are some enlightening short stories filled with valuable lessons to refresh your soul, transform your fear into hope and trust, fill your mind and heart with positivity and inspire you to create something beautiful out of your life.
One day, the bird-catcher spread his blanket under a tree and sat there with his heavy bamboo pole, waiting for a bird to come and sit on a nearby tree. Just then, a small bird came running and hid inside his blanket, chirping loudly. This small bird was not a bird that anyone would buy … Read more
Long ago, there lived a very poor man. He had nothing and was always unhappy. One day, he went to a learned saint of the village and shared all his troubles. The saint felt compassion for him and gave him a Paras Mani (a mythical stone that turns iron into gold). Saint said, “With this, … Read more
A king was riding on an elephant, touring his kingdom. Suddenly, he stopped in front of a shop and said to his minister, “I don’t know why, but I feel like hanging the owner of this shop.” Hearing this, the minister felt very distressed. But before he could ask the reason, the king had already … Read more
Story 1: Because of Heavy Rain – Loss or Gain? A man was going to his home after taking leave from his employer. He had bought a light-coloured scarf, paper toys and sugar drops (sweets) for his family. On the way, it started raining, and all the things he was carrying got spoiled. The man … Read more
Once upon a time, there was a shopkeeper who lived in a village far away from the city. Every day, he bought one kilogram of butter from a villager. Shopkeeper had been buying butter from that man for many years. One day, the shopkeeper thought to himself, “I have been buying butter from this man … Read more
Once, a man caught an old bird in the forest. Bird said, “I am of no use to anyone. My body is old and weak, my life is near its end. I can no longer sing, and my voice has lost its sweetness. What will you gain by keeping me? But if you agree to … Read more
One morning, a woman hurried onto a crowded bus and found a seat beside a quiet man. As she settled down, her heavy bag accidentally struck his arm. The man winced slightly but said nothing. Surprised by his silence, the woman turned to him and asked, “I hit you with my bag. Why didn’t you … Read more
When Alexander the Great returned from India, he went to meet a sage. Seeing Alexander approaching, the sage began to laugh. Alexander felt insulted and said, “Either you don’t know who I am, or your death has come near! Don’t you know who I am? I am the great Alexander!” Hearing this, Sage laughed even … Read more
A man’s wife suddenly fell very ill. Before dying, she told her husband, “I love you very much. I don’t want to leave you. I don’t want you to forget me and marry another woman after I am gone. Promise me that after my death, you will never love anyone else. Otherwise, my soul will … Read more
Once upon a time, a well-known businessman of the city, Anil Mathur, was traveling in his expensive car for some important work. Suddenly, the car broke down midway. The driver opened the bonnet and tried hard, but the car wouldn’t start. Anil grew restless because he had to reach on time. Just then, his eyes … Read more