Once upon a time a foolish brahmin came to visit Birbal with a strange request. He wanted to be addressed as ‘pandit’. Now, the term ‘pandit’ refers to a man of learning. But unfortunately this poor brahmin was uneducated. Birbal tried to explain the difference to him saying that it was not correct to call […]
This story is widely known. A father was very worried over quarreling sons. Almost all his attempts to make them realize the importance of unity failed. He was nearing death; He called all his sons;He gave them each a stick and asked them to break it; they broke easily; then he asked them to bundle […]
A stag while drinking water saw his own reflection and mused,” What splendid horns I have! So sturdy, yet so graceful; these would certainly save my life’s combats. But my legs… how spindly and thin they look! It’s a wonder they are able to carry my weight.” At that time some huntsmen with a pack […]
A cat and a fox were exchanging views upon the difficulties of living in peace and guarding from predators. The fox said, ” I do not care a bit for any of them; things may be bad; I have thousand one tricks to show my enemies before they can harm me” “you are very […]
A sculptor started carving two statues of the same model. One he was making it at his backyard all alone. The other he was making at the front yard of his house. His friends acquaintance passers by , whoever dropped in observing the making of a statue started giving suggestions to the sculptor to modify […]
Emperor Akbar came up with a strange idea. He invited the heads of the village and said, “I shall give a goat to each one of you. You must feed them well. Take good care of them. The cost is my responsibility. You must return the goats after one month. But when you return, the […]
Sanjeevani is a magical herb which has the power to cure any malady. It is believed that medicines prepared from this herb could revive a dead person. This herb is mentioned in the great epic Ramayana, when Ravana’s son Indrajit hurls a powerful weapon at Lakshmana & he is badly wounded and is nearly killed […]
“Everybody other than me is very happy” ” It is because they have learned to notice acknowledge and appreciate what is beautiful; and so they are happy” ” I am not able to find beauty & joy around anywhere” ” It is because you have failed to appreciate the beauty & joy within you & […]
Ospensky was a Russian philosopher. He had written many books. One day he went to meet Gurdjeff, a french saint. Ospensky said to Gurdjeff they should sit together & talk a lot. Gurdjeff then handed over to Ospensky a piece of paper and asked him to note down what he knew & what he did not […]
This cap seller story most of us know. The cap seller takes rest under a tree and dozes off. The monkeys above each take one cap and wears it imitating the cap seller who is wearing a cap. The cap seller wakes up to find that the cap is now stuck with monkeys. He does […]
