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Y for Yogi
Yogi sits in meditation
blissful in his realisation.
Sitting underneath a tree
is where he really likes to be.
With straightened back
eyes opened a crack,
his presence did surprise the yak.
Yogi said, “Please don’t be frightened,
everyone can […]
Washing the Heart Clean
A farmer and his grandson once lived in a cabin nestled in a mountain valley. They led a simple life tending sheep and a few goats. They took their cheese and wool to the village […]
The Tolerant Tree
In the middle of a beautiful orchard teeming with birds and squirrels
Stood a towering ancient tree.
Its long branches arched over the grassy hedges
Its colossal roots grew deep under the narrow stone pathways.
In a […]
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Once upon a time there was an honest and kind shoemaker who lived with his wife in a tiny shop. Silver haired and bespectacled, he would sit on a worn-out stool at his workbench mending […]
The Butterfly
“How does one become a butterfly?” the disciple asked.
“You must desire to fly so much, more than anything else, that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar,” answered the master, looking up towards […]
Staying Fixed
“How can we stay focused on our goal?” asked a disciple to his spiritual master.
The guru did not give a direct answer. Instead he said, “Go to the burning ghat* and offend the dead.”
The disciple […]
Savitri and Satyavan
There was once a noble young princess called Savitri who was to be married. Her father, King Ashwapati of Madras, asked if she would like to choose her own husband. Thus, Savitri took a royal […]
Prince Dhruva’s Resolve
Once a boy called Dhruva went on an incredible quest to gain his own kingdom. No child had ever tried such a thing. Fearless, Dhruva eventually found real treasure beyond his imagination.
Prince Dhruva was […]
Growing Your Wings
One sunny afternoon a boy was playing in the park when he found a little caterpillar under some leaves. He carefully picked it up and took it home to show his mother. He asked if […]
Digging up Treasure
In a village dry with drought, there was a farmer who went one morning to his field, intent on digging up a well. Just as he was about to thrust his shovel into the earth, […]
Cricket in the City
In midtown New York, a Native American and his friend walked through Times Square. It was lunch hour; crazy hour. The streets were teeming with people. Cars honked, taxicabs squealed around corners, sirens wailed across […]
Bhagirath Brings Ganga Devi to Earth
There was once a glorious king called Bhagirath in the illustrious dynasty of Ikshvaku. He was a fair and powerful monarch who cared that his subjects were always happy.
But Bhagirath was himself troubled when he […]
Arjuna, The Greatest Archer
In a magnificent city called Hastinapur there lived a glorious family with princes of extraordinary strength and great promise. Five of the boys were called the Pandavas and were sons of the great King Pandu. […]
Another Man’s Wealth
A rich man took his son to the countryside to show him how poor people lived. They spent a few days on a farm with a family that struggled to eat properly or feed their […]
A Frog’s Word
determination, hope, camaraderie, inspiration, never giving upAn army of frogs hopped through a wood, slipping through brambles, shrubs and leaves. Searching for a lake or pond, they moved swiftly. Suddenly two of the frogs fell […]
The Mountain Talks
A boy once decided to walk through the Valley of the Gods, a sacred region said to be the resting place for the God of the Mountains. This god was reputed to speak wise words […]
The Making of the Magnificent Bridge
It was in the silver age that the supreme Lord descended on Earth as the mighty Lord Ramachandra. He was a handsome and valiant prince, born in a long line of celebrated kings. Due to […]
The Lighthouse
Nightfall had come but the captain of the ship remained standing on the bridge, looking out to sea. Visibility was poor because of fog and he wanted to keep an eye out. Suddenly he saw […]
The Cracked Water Pot
In a tiny village nestled on a mountainside there was once a hardworking water-bearer who brought fresh water to his master every day. The walk from the river was long and trailed over a hill […]
The Cookie Thief
In a busy airport lounge, a woman was waiting for her flight. She had some time to go so she bought a good book and a packet of biscuits before settling down comfortably in a […]
The Big Elephant
A school teacher took the register for his small class of six blind and partially sighted students. These children were excellent pupils. Curious about everything, they asked Mr Shanti hundreds of questions about every topic […]
Lord Brahma Sees His Counterparts
One day Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, wished to meet Lord Vishnu, the lord who resides in every atom and in every universe as the maintainer.
Lord Brahma stood at the glittering gates […]
King Bali Honours His Unexpected Guest
Bali was a demon king of immense might and power. He had gained protection from a family of illustrious sages and with their blessings taken over Indrapuri, the gorgeous city of the heavens. He had […]
King Ambarish Respected All and Expected Nothing Back
King Ambarish was a perfect devotee. He worshipped Krishna with his body and mind, in every word, thought and activity. In his heart he loved the lord deeply and wanted only to see Krishna and […]
Jay and Vijay Disrespect the Exalted Kumaras
In the enchanting kingdom of Vaikuntha, Jay and Vijay, two celestial doormen guarded the grand and glittering seventh gate. Armed with maces, the tall and mighty brothers wore jewels and shining helmets. They were dedicated […]
Is there a Barber?
Snip went the scissors as the barber set about giving his new customer a haircut. The man in the seat relaxed as his head tilted forwards. The two men were friends and enjoyed catching up […]
King Indra is Blinded by Pride
Indra, the king of the heavens was outraged when he heard the villagers of Vrindavan had stopped their annual celebrations to honour him. King Indra controlled the rains that fell on Earth. In fact, he […]
Bhrigu Muni Kicks the Lord
Bhrigu Muni was on a quest to find out which of the three lords was supreme. His father, Lord Brahma, created vast universes and was the chief engineer of everything that existed. Lord Vishnu ensured […]
Wonderful Murari Gupta
In the fifteenth century, Krishna came to Earth as Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in Bengal, in India. He played the role of a philosopher, saint and devotee of the Lord so he could share the deepest secrets […]
Threading an Elephant Through a Needle
Narad Muni, the celebrated sage who travelled about the universe singing prayers and narrations of Lord Narayan, once came to a village on Earth and met a Brahmin priest who was just completing his morning […]
The King Cuts His Finger
Once there lived a noble king who ruled over a great city. He was kind and fair, though also a little short-tempered. He carried out his royal duties with the help of a trusty minister […]
The Kindness Thread, A Buddhist Fable
There is a Buddhist tale about a man named Gan Daduo who lived a very unfortunate life. He did many bad things and committed all sorts of crimes.
One day while walking along a street, […]
The Good Dog and the Bad Dog
A traveller once met an elder from a Native Indian tribe. They sat together around a crackling fire, under a blanket of twinkling stars. The elder was a wise and caring person. He looked long […]
The Cherry – Tree Anecdote
I have chosen to leave the story in its original form without adaption into modern language. I think it can be used as it is and easily ‘converted’ verbally if desired.
It is argued that […]
The Brave Bear in the Tree
As soon as Lord Rama vanquished the demon King Ravana, he sent Hanuman, one of the chief monkeys, to free Sita Devi held prisoner in Ravana’s palace gardens.
Hanuman was furious when he saw a […]
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Once upon a time, a shepherd boy was tending his sheep on a hill. He had been told by the villagers to raise the alarm if he saw a wolf attacking the animals.
Alone all […]
Shipwrecked
one stormy night, a voyaging ship was ravaged by furious winds and wild waters. Of the seaman aboard, only two survived. They washed up like driftwood on a small deserted island. At dawn, the weak […]
Sakshi Gopal – the Deity Walks
Long ago a wise old man and his young companion set out on a trail of special temples and sacred forests. Kind and responsible, the young man took good care of the old man, making […]
Pulling Out the Roots of a Bad Habit
A concerned father consulted with the town’s priest about his son.
“Padre, my son is good at heart but he has developed a new taste to lie. He lies about everything. He is so convincing […]
Moving the Rock
In the middle of the night, Leon woke up with a start. He had heard something. When he opened his eyes he found his room flooded with light. There was someone standing before him but […]
Hanuman’s Heart
A glittering coronation took place in the kingdom of Ayodhya. After fourteen long years of waiting and yearning, the inhabitants witnessed the rapturous scene: flanked by his three brothers who stood joyously in service, Lord […]
Gajendra’s Great Prayer from the Heart
Gajendra was elephant king of a huge herd. He was powerful and mighty; all the forest animals feared him and offered him respect.
One day the herd roamed near the Trikuta Hill and came across a […]
A Candle’s Glow
A teacher once decided to test two of his best students. He gave them a practical task that sounded much easier than it actually was.
“Take 100 rupees each,” he said, “and use the money […]
Bharat’s Great Resolve
In the city of Ayodhya it was the night before the prince’s coronation. The palace was bustling with servants who decorated the halls, gathered sacred preparations and prepared magnificent feasts.
Prince Ram was to become […]
Bahula, The Brave Cow
This is the story of Bahula the cow, one of many thousands who roamed freely across the lush pastures, mountains and valleys of Vraj*. She was strong and robust, with a well-groomed coat. Every day […]
The Old Man’s Treasure
Once upon a time there was a rich old man who dreamt of having more sparkling jewels and glittering gold than anyone in the kingdom. He had constructed a cellar underneath his home with huge […]
Making Light of Troubles
A man was walking down the street when a dribble of bird droppings plopped on his head. He looked up and saw a bird flying away and said, “Thank God – thank God, elephants don’t […]
Lord Ram and the Boatman
Lord Ram, Sita Devi and Lakshman had left the kingdom of Ayodhya for exile in the forests. As they moved deeper into the wilderness, the three wanderers reached the banks of River Ganga. They were […]
A Father’s Gift
A young man was soon to graduate from college. For many months he had been admiring a sports car in the window of a showroom. Knowing that his father could easily afford it, the excited […]
Z for Zebras
Zebras eat a favourite treat.
They like the grass,
they don’t like meat.
They have a rather pleasant home,
but I’m sure they would prefer to roam.
The angel stopped to say goodbye.
A little tear came to her eye.
It made […]
The WW1 Christmas Truce
Different living beings take on different bodies, like clothes, but a learned person sees everyone as an equal. The Supreme Lord greatly appreciates the compassionate dealings following this perspective. “The Lord is very satisfied when […]
The Boy and the Little Puppy
A nervous and excited boy stood outside Mr Nibb’s pet shop. He was here to buy a puppy. His mother was in the grocery store next door and had said he could go ahead and […]
Roman Turski’s Life – Changing Decision
Roman Turski was born in Poland, the country at the heart of the World War II conflict. In 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union invaded the region from either side, causing the United Kingdom […]
Rantideva – The Selfless King
In ancient times, there was once a great king called Rantideva. He ruled over his kingdom with the care and generosity of a loving father, always doing everything possible to satisfy the needs of his […]
A Heavy Prayer
Preparations for the festival of Janamastmi, the birthday of Lord Krishna, were being made everywhere. Streets were lit up with bright lights and decorated with colourful bunting, mouth-watering feasts cooked in every kitchen, flowers strung […]
Growing the Truth
A noble and kind king once ruled over a vast and prosperous kingdom. Everybody lived contented and happy lives though the king began spending his days inwardly worried about the future. He was growing old […]
Prahalad The Courageous
Prahlad is one of the most extraordinary boys in history. While in his mother’s belly, he had listened to spiritual narrations and developed a deep love for Lord Vishnu. When he was five years old […]
Jatayu The Brave
Prince Ram, with his faithful wife Sita Devi and his loyal brother Lakshman, left the kingdom of Ayodhya for fourteen years of exile. They roamed the lush forests of Chitrakut and Dandakaranya, visited the serene […]
Draupadi’s Divine Bowl
The Pandavas were princes of great character and virtue. Led by Yudhistra, the eldest of the five brothers, they were the most powerful warriors the world had ever known. They lived in the grand kingdom […]
Daniel in the Lions’ Den
Daniel was one of King Darius’ most trusted administrators in the ancient city of Babylon. Come from Israel, Daniel was an honest and hardworking man, devoted to God. The king liked him so much he […]
Choosing Krishna
The colossal battle of Kurukshetra was soon to begin. The Pandavas would fight their cousins the Kauravas in the most bloody and gruesome war ever seen. The conflict had begun as a dispute over the […]
Building a Cathedral or Just Chiselling Stones
In the Middle Ages, there was once a goodhearted architect who decided to build a cathedral. He felt the people of the town lacked inspiration and hope. He wanted to serve them and help uplift […]
The Starfish Thrower
An old man had a habit of early morning walks on the beach. One day, as he looked along the shore, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. As he came closer he […]
The Ingenious Dog
A wealthy man set off to a safari in Kenya. He brought along his faithful dog, Rex, for company. The two of them drove out in their jeep every day– excited about what they would […]
The Determined Sparrow
A sparrow flew over the landscape searching for a safe place to lay her eggs. After several days, she saw a beautiful beach gleaming with soft white sand. It looked so inviting that the little […]
Robert the Bruce and the Spider
Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland (from 1306 to 1329) is one of Scotland’s greatest kings and most famous warriors of his generation. He led the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, winning independence from the […]
Right-Mind and Wrong-Mind
Once upon a time there were two friends in a small village named Dharmabuddhi (Virtuous-Mind or Right-Mind) and Papabuddhi (Wicked-Mind or Wrong-Mind). One day, the wicked of the two, Papabuddhi, thought to himself that he […]
The Elephant and the Sparrow
A couple of sparrows lived happily in their nest on top of a huge tree in a jungle.
The female sparrow […]
Tale of the Three Fishes
Three fishes named Anagatavidhata, Pratyutpannamati and Yadbhavishya lived in a certain pond, along with many other fishes.
One afternoon, some fishermen were passing by the pond. They investigated the pond, and agreed that the pond was […]
The Turtle that fell off the Stick
There lived a turtle called Kambugriva in a lake, who had two swans as her good friends.
All three […]
The Bird Pair and the Sea
A pair of Tittibha birds, husband and wife lived on seashore. The female Tittibha bird was expecting to lay eggs and raise a family.
When the time to lay eggs came, she asked her husband to […]
The Lion, the Camel, the Jackal and the Crow
There was once a jungle that was ruled by a lion called Madotkata, who had a leopard, a jackal and a crow at his service, along with other animals.
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The Story of the Blue Jackal
Once, there lived a jackal named Chandarava.
One day he was very hungry, and could not find any food.
So, he wandered […]
The Bug and the Poor Flea
Mandavisarpini was a white flea. She lived in the folds of the exquisite white silk sheet that covered the bed of a king in a certain country.
She fed on the king’s blood without anybody noticing, […]
The Cunning Hare and the Witless Lion
There was once a powerful lion called Bhasuraka who ruled the jungle. He was merciless and killed other animals indiscriminately.
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The Crafty Crane and the Craftier Crab
A heron lived near a big lake, which was full of fishes and other water creatures.
The heron had grown so old, that […]
The Cobra and the Crows
There was a big banyan tree, where two crows – husband and wife, had prepared a nice nest and made it their home. In the hollow of the same tree, lived a black cobra.
Fighting Goats and the Jackal
One day while a sage was going through a jungle, he saw two golden rams (billy goats) fighting each other.
Even […]
The Foolish Sage
Once upon a time, there was a sage called Deva Sharma who lived in a temple in the outskirts of a town.
He […]
The Fall and Rise of a Merchant
In a city called Vardhamana, lived a very efficient and prosperous merchant.
The king was aware of his abilities, […]
The Jackal and the Drum
One day, a jackal called Gomaya was very hungry, and was wandering about in search of food.
After some time, he […]
The Monkey and the Wedge
There was once a merchant who employed many carpenters and masons to build a temple in his garden. Regularly, they would start work in the morning;
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