Love knows no count
A fakir observes a woman selling carrots by a lake. When a man arrives, she gives him her best carrots without counting or asking for payment, teaching the fakir that love cannot be counted.
Ant and the Grasshopper
On one sunny day, grasshopper saw an ant working tirelessly to gather food. He asked her, "Why are you working so hard to gather food. Come to my place and we will enjoy the sunny...
Poverty of Spirit!
A poor man asked the Buddha,
Paragon of piety Kabir
The incredible Saint Kabir Das was a straightforward weaver. He was a man of standards and tried to do he said others should do. The Saint was a Muslim by conception, however some...
Retiring Woodworker's Last Venture
An elderly woodworker was primed to resign. He told his business builder of his arrangements to go out building business and carry on with an all the more lackadaisical existence...
Why should I leave my nature?
A sadhu rescues a struggling scorpion from a river, only to be repeatedly stung by the creature. The sadhu explains that just as it is the scorpion's nature to sting, it is his nature to save.
The Greed!
Four friends set out to earn money, finding a bag of gold ornaments. Their greed eventually destroyed their friendship and led to their deaths.
Contentment
Once upon a time there lived a stonecutter, who went every day to a great rock in the side of a big mountain and cut out slabs, for gravestones or for houses. He understood very...
Awakened Bhikshu and Amrapali
Once there was a disciple of Gautam Buddha. He was a young monk, very healthy, very beautiful, and very cultured. He had come - just like Gautam Buddha - from a royal family,...
Saint Supach and Queen Draupadi
When the Great War of ancient India, known as Mahabharat, had come to an end, Lord Krishna advised the Pandavas, the five brothers who had started the war, to hold a great...
The King of Balakh Bokhara
After years of service to Kabir Sahib, the king finally achieved true understanding when he realized his ego was the obstacle. He returned to his kingdom, but his humility was so profound that he refused to reclaim his throne.
Sage on the Horse
A jealous village chief plots against a beloved sage. After the sage accepts a wild horse, he seemingly disappears, only to return miraculously under control.
Die to Live
Once upon a time a merchant had a speaking parrot. He was very fond of his parrot and always kept him in a golden cage. Parrot was very well taken care by the merchant and his...
Forgive, if you want to be forgiven
A king forgave a servant who owed ten thousand talents, but that same servant harshly demanded payment from a fellow servant who owed only one hundred pence. The Lord then confronted him, asking if he would show the same compassion.
The Grapes are Sour
We often tell this short story to our kids, that once a fox was passing through a garden. There was a sort of bamboo structure laden with the vine of grapes. The bunch of ripe...
Birbal and the royal barber
Because of his intelligence, Birbal was the favorite advisor of the emperor Akbar. Some of the other ministers were jealous of him and often tried to pull his legs but failed. The...
Living in His Will
Saints teach us to live in His Will. They advise us to bear the fruits of our past Karmas willingly and smilingly. Pain and pleasures should not upset us and we should accept them...
Mahabharat : Sri Krishna
Sri Krishna was not directly involved in the war of Mahabharat. Initially he tried to solve the dispute between brothers through mutual agreement. But Duryodhana was adamant. He said that he would not
Mahabharat : Bhisham Pitahma
The war of Mahabharat between the Kaurvas and the Pandavas lasted for about 18 days. Bhisham Pitahma who considered himself as the protector of the throne of Hastinapur, fought on...
The Rabbit and the Tortoise form a company
We know that once the tortoise had won a race just with his slow and steady approach. The Rabbit was defeated just because of his relentless and over confidence. He pondered over...
Mahbharat: Pandavas, the Obedient Sons
King Drupad arranged a contest for Draupadi's marriage, which Arjuna won by accurately aiming at a fish's eye reflection. The obedient Pandava brothers then shared whatever they had with their mother, Kunti.
Keep the promises!
Akbar had promised Birbal financial help for renovating his house, but he had forgotten his promise. During a stroll in the desert, Birbal cleverly used a camel's neck to remind Akbar of his commitment.
May Good Befall on All
Despite being ill treated by the general masses, the saints have always prayed for the Good of All. They love all because the Lord resides in all.
Draupadi's Dilemma
Gambling is such a dirty game that one loses all---money and even the self respect. That is what happened with the Pandavas. They accepted the challenge of Kaurvas to play dice....