Tag: lifelessons
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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…
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When the Mind Feels Upset | Check What Went In
There are days when the mind feels light and chirpy. And days when it gets dragged low.When we get an upset stomach, we think back to what we ate in the last 24 hours. When the mind feels upset, we need to do something similar: look back at what it has consumed in the last…
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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.…
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Those Who Depend on You | A Sage’s Advice to a King
Is there someone you feel responsible for?A child, a parent, your employees, or your community? Our roles often involve providing for others — through money, care, or emotional support. Out of love, we even worry about their future: What will happen to them after me? A story from the life of Shivaji Maharaj and his…
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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…
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Living in Contentment
If something goes wrong, and instead of getting upset, the person next to you forgives and encourages you—how does that feel? Have you similarly forgiven someone for a mistake? This story about a good-natured couple from Punjab reminds us to hold life lightly and meet it with acceptance. Living in Harmony This story comes from…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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