Tag: wisdomstories
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Don’t lose your qualities
Can you think of a time when someone’s behaviour disappointed you? Perhaps you expected them to be considerate, grateful or supportive. When they weren’t, you felt hurt or angry. Much of the pain in relationships comes from the expectations we carry. We assume others will think, behave or respond the way we would. When they…
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The Scorpion and the Sage
We all meet people whose behaviour hurts us. They may lie, gossip, manipulate, or speak harshly. We may try to reason with them, confront them, or simply keep our distance. But sometimes their behaviour begins to affect us. Their anger becomes our anger. Their bitterness becomes our bitterness. Without realizing it, we begin to change…
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The Unforgiving Servant
Most of us recognize that holding on to anger affects not only our relationships, but also our own peace of mind. Yet forgiveness is not easy—especially when someone keeps making the same mistake over and over again. How many times should we forgive someone? A parable from the Gospel of Matthew offers an interesting perspective…
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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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The Key That Opens the Door
Do you sometimes feel torn between doing what feels deeply right, and doing what seems necessary to meet the demands of work, family, or society? Are you able to make regular space for your spiritual growth? Do you often hear the inner or outer refrain: This is not the time. You can do this later…
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Jwālā and the Devdūts | Disrespect and Injustice
What do we do when our expectations of others are not met? And what if disappointment is accompanied by disrespect and a sense of injustice? A story from Sau Sākhi — literally meaning One Hundred Narratives — offers clarity for moments when the mind is clouded by hurt, anxiety, and unmet expectations. The Ascetic A…
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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,…
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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…
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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…