Once in a kingdom lived a great warrior. He had never lost to anyone. He was famous in his kingdom as well as in neighboring kingdom. Many young man used to come to him to learn war skills. One day, a notorious young fighter came to kingdom. This young man was determined to defeat great…
Here are some interesting stories showing that we should listen to our elders as they give advice basis what they have gone through in their life, their own experiences and with their need to ensure a word of caution in a given situation.
Scholar and Young Man Conversation
A Scholar was being interviewed by a young professional. Interview started.. Young man – Sir, in your last lecture, you told us about CONTACT and CONNECTION. It was really confusing. Can you please explain? Scholar smiled and asked, “Are you from this city?” Young man replied, “Yes.” Scholar asked, “Who’s in your family?” Young man…
Secret of Happiness in Old Age (Must Read)
Once the famous Greek philosopher Socrates went to a city while traveling. There he met an old gentleman. After talking for a while, they got along quite well with each other. The old gentleman urged Socrates to come to his residence. Socrates agreed and came to his house. Old gentleman had a full family, many…
Trees and Lions in Forest – Old Tree Advice
Once there was green forest on the edge of a village. In forest there were two young trees who grew next to each other and were close. Many lions lived in that forest. They would hunt other animals and eat them till they were full and would leave remains of those animals near those trees….
Vultures Living on Island – Life of Comfort
Once a herd of vultures reached an island which was situated in middle of sea. There were lots of fishes and sea creatures, vultures had no shortage of food and drinks there. Best part was that there were no wild animals who would attack them. Vultures were very happy there as they never had lived…
Listen to Elders – Two Deer Story
Once upon a time, lived a deer who was leader of thousand deer. He had two sons. One was slim and tall, with bright eyes and was called White. Another one was blackish in color and was named Black. After both sons were fully grown, their father called them. He said, “I am very old…
Be Honest – Old Man Advice.!
Once an pious old man had to travel with lot of luggage by train. So, he went to ticket counter and asked for train as well as luggage ticket for his travel to another city. Seeing old man, clerk recognized him. Clerk was an old acquaintance of that old man. Clerk greeted him. While giving…
Wisdom Stories – Old Swan Advice..!!
Once near a pond was a very big tree. There lived a big group of swans. In that group lived an old swan who was very wise, intelligent and far-sighted. Everyone around respected him. One day, old swan saw a small vine wrapped at the bottom of tree trunk. He called other swans and said,…
Zen Teaching – Good Reflect Back..!!
Once a grocer got distressed at his work. So he went to his master and told him about reason for his distress. He said to master, “A large chain store had opened across the way and it would drive me out of business. My family had been running this shop for centuries and i don’t…
Little Boy Race – Earn Respect
Once in village lived a little boy who was very athletic and for whom winning was most important. One day, that boy participated in running competition held in village. In that competition he competed with other two young boys. Race commenced, crowd cheered and waved at him. Boy called on his determination and strength, he…