Tag: god
-
The Inheritance | A Father’s Advice
Sometimes life feels like a struggle. Circumstances may not seem in our favor. Relationship knots seem hard to unravel. The support we look for doesn’t arrive. And we begin to wonder whether we have the strength to keep going. Thich Nhat Hanh shares a story about a rich man’s son that offers us some insights…
-
This Too Is a Blessing
What do you do when your efforts do not materialize into results?Or when life suddenly places you in difficult circumstances? In such moments, the mind easily fills with worry, frustration, or disappointment. We ask: Why did this happen to me? Yet wisdom traditions often remind us that life’s gifts often come in unexpected wrappings. Here…
-
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
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
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
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…
-
Who does your happiness depend on?
“In the last 24 hours, did you have an expectation of someone — a family member, colleague, employer, or client? Or perhaps you expected a situation to unfold in a certain way?” For most of us, the answer is yes. Yet, when we listen to the teachings of the spiritual masters, we hear again and…
-
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
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…
The Sabad Project - Wisdom stories 