Tag: social change
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Seeds are for planting: Love is for spreading
You may have come across two words that sound similar but differ greatly in meaning: Moha (मोह) and Prem (प्रेम). While Moha, or attachment, is considered one of the five primary vices, Prem, or love, is often a term used to describe the Divine itself. Where Moha leads to pain, Prem is seen as a…
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Who am I? | The Tale of the Lost Prince
There is a story about a prince who loses his memory and wanders far from his kingdom. He stumbles upon a group of beggars who welcome him as one of their own. Each morning, they leave for town to beg from door to door. When they return, they share their alms with the prince, who…
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The Water Carrier and the Queens
Kabir Ji, a renowned Bhakti saint, lived in Benaras. One day, as he sat by the river ghat, the king’s grand caravan arrived, accompanied by his queens. The sight dazzled the pilgrims, who were awestruck by the display of royalty and opulence. The queens, draped in fine clothes and adorned with precious jewels, descended from…
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When You Are in the Seat of the Giver
There was once a generous king. Every day, he would bring a large vessel of grain to distribute to those in need. People would line up, holding out their jholis (a cloth stretched out to receive alms). The king would scoop up fistfuls of grain and fill them, but he never looked at the faces…
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Financial Planning: Kubera’s encounter with Ganesha
Have you also been wondering if you can retire early, work flexible hours to do what you love or slow down to give time to your health? Perhaps you’re thinking about spending more time with family but feeling uncertain about how to manage your bills. The quest for balance between financial security and living a…
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