Tag: contemplativewisdom
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The Sculptor’s Donkey
Which personal qualities do you take pride in?And how do you feel about those who don’t seem to share those same qualities? We often talk about the dangers of pride in wealth or success — but what about pride in our virtues? Can that be harmful? A Tale from the Street: The Donkey and the…
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Begumpura: The City Of No Sorrow
What kind of a city do you live in? Would your friends describe it the same way? It’s not unusual for the same city to be described in completely different ways: “Full of action” “Paradise on earth” “Too polluted to breathe” “A place where no one can be trusted“ Life is like that. The same…
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Making Peace with the Opposite: Lessons from Ram Leela
When asked to describe yourself, you might begin with details about your family, work, or education. But eventually, you’ll arrive at the values that define you — those guiding principles that shape how you think, act, and interact with the world. These values vary from person to person. For some, honesty is the foundation of…
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Ekudana the Arahat: One stanza of wisdom
In a grove near the ancient city of Savatthi, there lived a monk named Ekudana. He was an arahat—a term in the Buddhist tradition used to refer to enlightened beings who have achieved freedom from worldly desires and suffering. There was a special reason why he was known as Ekudana (Ek-Udana): he knew only one…
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Every action counts | Choosing kindness and justice
What comes to your mind when you think of the word power – a king, a politician, a corporate leader? Most of us hold power in our everyday actions, even if we don’t realize it. We use our power when we offer support to a friend going through a tough time. When we forgive a…
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How is your mind today | Monkey or Mahabali?
Does your mind surprise you with the tricks it plays? One day, you may find yourself at peace amidst chaos, and on another, leaping from calm to anger or anxiety. Some days, you can let go and make way for others, yet on other days, a small cut may hurt deeply. Devdutt Pattanaik, in his…
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Judging others: Moses and the Shepherd
In Rumi’s Masnavi, there’s a beautiful legend about a young shepherd who sits under a tree and has a heartfelt conversation with God. “God, they say you are one, and that you are alone. So am I. You have no family, and neither do I. You have no home, and I don’t either. Wouldn’t it…
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