Tag: interfaith

  • Which Door Are You Waiting At?

    Which Door Are You Waiting At?

    Do you find yourself waiting for something — from another person? An employer, a client, a spouse, your children, or friends? Can you ever be sure your expectations will be met? And what happens when they don’t respond the way you hope? The story of a fakir and the villagers invites us to pause —…

  • The Worship That Is Worthy

    The Worship That Is Worthy

    How do you like to connect with the Divine?Some of us close our eyes and sit in silence.Some offer flowers at the altar.Some feed the hungry. Bhagat Namdev too sought to offer his devotion — and what he discovered was a life-changing truth. A Seeker’s Offering Sant Namdev, a renowned saint of the Bhakti tradition,…

  • This Being Good in a Bad World

    This Being Good in a Bad World

    Have you ever been told: Often, we know what the right thing to do is — but we hesitate. Social pressures, financial constraints, or personal struggles hold us back. At such times, the parable of the parrot in the forest fire offers a powerful reminder. The Forest Fire In the Jataka tales, there is a…

  • King Janak’s Dream

    King Janak’s Dream

    Have you ever felt confused by the different sides of life? “Am I someone who can shape my future — or am I just pushed around by what life brings?” “Am I kind and caring — or do I become selfish when I feel threatened?” “Am I strong enough to stay calm during ups and…

  • The Markers of Success: Power, Praise, Influence

    The Markers of Success: Power, Praise, Influence

    How do we measure success in life?By the praise we receive?The wealth we accumulate?The influence we hold with those in power? Let’s pause—and consider how the true teachers of wisdom see these markers of success.  Who Was Sain Mian Mir? In times when divisions run deep and places of worship become battlegrounds, the life of…

  • Judging others: Moses and the Shepherd

    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…