Tag: gurbani

  • When Dark Clouds Surround Us — The Story of Ganika

    When Dark Clouds Surround Us — The Story of Ganika

    Throughout life, we chase success, strength, approval, and happiness. Yet these make up only one side of the cycle of life. Joy and pain, gain and loss, praise and blame — they follow one another as naturally as night follows day. When fortunes turn, adulation quickly gives way to criticism, and applause fades into silence.…

  • To Whom Should We Pray?

    To Whom Should We Pray?

    Who are the people you turn to when you need something? And what happens when they cannot—or will not—help? Here is a story about a fakir and his guest that carries an important insight on seeking the fulfilment of our wants.  The Generous Fakir There is a gatha about a fakir known for his generous…

  • The Parrot’s Question to the Sage

    The Parrot’s Question to the Sage

    Are there problems that are making you lose your peace of mind? Do you sometimes long to be free of your burdens? The tale of a parrot and a sage might hold a key to understanding our own struggles.  The Parrot’s Question A rich merchant once owned a parrot. It lived in a beautiful cage…