Tag: faith

  • When We Feel Overwhelmed by Our Troubles – Socrates at the Beach

    When We Feel Overwhelmed by Our Troubles – Socrates at the Beach

    What do you do when you are faced with a problem that feels too big for you? It could be something at work, at home, or something within your own mind or body. At such times, we may feel as though life is asking more of us than we can hold. A short story attributed…

  • Jwālā and the Devdūts | Disrespect and Injustice

    Jwālā and the Devdūts | Disrespect and Injustice

    What do we do when our expectations of others are not met? And what if disappointment is accompanied by disrespect and a sense of injustice? A story from Sau Sākhi — literally meaning One Hundred Narratives — offers clarity for moments when the mind is clouded by hurt, anxiety, and unmet expectations. The Ascetic A…

  • Does It Really Work? | The Tale of the Three Statues

    Does It Really Work? | The Tale of the Three Statues

    Many of us pray, meditate, or read sacred texts with sincerity.Yet the mind still feels restless, and old habits keep showing up. It’s natural to wonder: Does prayer really work? Does reading sacred texts really change the way I live? A story from the life of King Vikramaditya offers us some insights into this question.…

  • A Desperate Plea — Bhagat Sadhna

    A Desperate Plea — Bhagat Sadhna

    Sometimes, even when we are trying to walk on the right path, we continue to face problems. We run into difficulties with people. Circumstances seem to tighten their grip. Old habits of the body and mind refuse to let go. At such times, faith begins to waver. We may feel doubt, disappointment, anger – sometimes we…

  • Standing Your Ground, Holding on to Faith | Bhagat Prahlad

    Standing Your Ground, Holding on to Faith | Bhagat Prahlad

    Have you ever found yourself in a conflict with someone much more powerful than you — stronger in position, influence, intellect, or physical power? Have you felt the pressure to give in because of strong opposition? And when you chose not to give in — what gave you the strength to stand? We revisit the…

  • Making Problems Smaller | Making Strengths Bigger

    Making Problems Smaller | Making Strengths Bigger

    We all face different kinds of problems in our daily lives — at work, in our health, in relationships, or in other areas. But have you noticed how differently people respond to the same difficulty?Some of us become very worried or anxious, feeling so weighed down that it becomes hard to engage with the rest…

  • The Tale of Two Truths

    The Tale of Two Truths

    When we think of truth, most of us think about honesty — saying what is right, not hiding facts. But people react to truth differently. Which of these do you believe? So is ‘truth’ the best criteria for choosing our words and actions? Let us look at two tales that show different sides of truth…

  • Real or Fake: Compass for the Spiritual Path

    Real or Fake: Compass for the Spiritual Path

    On the path of goodness—whether spirituality or social service—we often encounter a troubling question: Who is real, and who is fake? Faith and morality have been misused so often that many people now doubt the entire field. Religious leaders are distrusted. Sacred texts are questioned. Even genuine seekers and teachers are viewed with suspicion. Do…

  • Bouquets and Brickbats – Par for the Course

    Bouquets and Brickbats – Par for the Course

    Most of us grew up hearing reasons to do the right thing: It helps you. It helps others. That’s what a good human being does. We learn this best when our efforts are appreciated by people we look up to. But here’s what we rarely discuss: doing the right thing isn’t always met with applause.…