Positive Thinking – Negative Thinking The WeedOnce, there was an earnest gardener who took great pride in his lush, productive garden. While walking through it one day, he noticed a…
The Saint’s Silent Smile The SettingA humble Vaiṣṇava saint once boarded a crowded train in India, carrying nothing but a small cloth bag that held the donations from his recent…
A Riverbank EncounterAlong the banks of a sacred river, a sannyāsī—a renounced monk—sat peacefully beneath a tree, absorbed in the chanting of the Lord’s holy names. His eyes were soft…
A plum once lamented: “Just because a banana lover came by, I became a banana. Then his taste changed, so I turned into an orange. When he found me bitter,…
There was once a wealthy businessman who was deeply concerned about his fun-loving and lazy son. The father wanted his son to understand the value of hard work and become…
In ancient China, a newly married girl named Li-Li found herself locked in a battle of wills with her mother-in-law. Their constant arguments and differences made the household unbearable, straining…
Once, there was a little boy who lived with his mother in a humble home. Despite their poverty, the boy grew up to be incredibly handsome and exceptionally intelligent. As…
NARATED BY MADHU A cobra’s encounter with an axe offers a profound lesson in controlling anger. After accidentally getting slightly injured by the axe, the cobra lashed out in fury.…
Narrated by MADHU A son took his elderly father to a restaurant for dinner. The father, frail and aged, struggled while eating, and some food fell onto his shirt and…
The Disciple's Question Once, there was a very learned and wise Guru, deeply revered by his disciples. One day, one of his disciples, eager to understand the essence of spiritual…