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.
Once there was a scholar, who spent many years studying the Vedas and ancient scriptures. He became highly knowledgeable and proud, believing no one in his village would match his wisdom. When he returned to his village, a farmer asked him a deep question, “Why are people unhappy, even those who have wealth?” Scholar replied, … Read more
A man once opened a shop that sold incense sticks. He had a wide variety of fragrances and proudly placed a signboard outside that read: Fragrant Incense Sticks Available Here! Business picked up quickly. One day, a customer walked in and said, “Your signboard is contradictory. If they’re incense sticks, of course they’ll be fragrant … Read more
The Story of a Greedy King and His Fate Once upon a time, there was a king obsessed with wealth. Over the years, he collected immense riches and, fearing theft or rebellion, hid his treasure in a secret underground chamber deep within the forest. Only two keys existed—one with the king himself and the other … Read more
There was a man who had been under stress for quite some time, which had made him irritable and easily angered. He was constantly bothered by thoughts that he had to bear all the expenses of the house, that the entire responsibility of his family rested on him, that there was always some relative coming … Read more
This story is from the time of Gautama Buddha. In those days, special rituals were performed after death to ensure the soul’s entry into heaven. One such ritual involved placing small stones in an earthen pot, performing prayers and offerings, and then striking the pot with a metal object. If the pot broke and the … Read more
There was a devout seeker named Gyan Chand. He was always engrossed in devotion to God. His daily routine included waking up early in the morning, engaging in worship, prayers, and meditation. After this, he would go to work at his shop. During lunchtime, he would close the shop and not reopen it for the … Read more
A 6-year-old little boy often insisted on meeting God. He didn’t know much about God but was filled with a strong desire to meet Him. His wish was to sit and eat a meal with God. One day, he packed 5-6 flatbreads in a bag and set out to find God. He walked a long … Read more
Once a Sage stood in front of a house begging for alms and called out, “Please give me alms.” Woman came out of house. She put some alms in his bag and then told him about her worries and said, “Mahatma ji, please give me some advice.” Swami ji said, “Not today. I will come … Read more
A young man went to a sage fo knowledge, after attaining knowledge, disciple wanted to give something to give to his Guru in return. Disciple went to his Guru to ask for anything, he would like to take as Gurudakshina. Guru said, “I will take something which is absolute useless.” Disciple set out in search … Read more
One morning, a man who used to be Buddha disciple, came to Buddha and spit on him. Buddha wiped his face with cloth and said to man, “Do you have anything else to say?” Monk who was sitting nearby was filled with anger and said to Buddha, “What are you saying?” Buddha said, “As far … Read more