Tag: GuruArjanDev
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The King Who Forgot and the King Who Remembered
What makes us happy? And what helps happiness last? We spend much of our lives seeking things, experiences, and relationships that bring us joy. But what determines whether happiness fades quickly or stays with us? The following stories of a king who forgot and a king who remembered offer a clue. Story 1: The King…
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Beyond our efforts – The Half-baked bricks
Here is a story about a brick maker who went through a similar cycle. The story ends with an insight that offers hope in difficult circumstances. The brick maker Bhai Buddhu was a brick maker living in what was then Lahore, in undivided India. He had been struggling for some time. A devout Sikh of…
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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…