WHY shouldn't one be able to lead a spiritual life in the world? But it is extremely difficult. Once I passed over the bridge at Baghbazar1. How many chains it is tied with! Nothing will happen if …
A Disciple and Her Pot of Curds
ONCE there was an annaprasana1 ceremony in a Guru's house. His disciples volunteered, according to their powers, to supply the different articles of food. He had one disciple, a very poor widow, who …
Count Not on the Unknown Future
ONCE in the month of June a kid was playing near its mother. With a merry frisk it told her that it intended to make a good feast of Ras-flowers (a species of flowers budding abundantly during the …
If All is Really Unreal!
RAMA and Lakshmana wanted to go to Ceylon. But the ocean was before them. Lakshmana was angry. Taking his bow and arrow, he said: "I shall kill Varuna. This ocean prevents our going to Ceylon." Rama …
The Jar of Desire Can Never Be Filled Up
A BARBER who was passing under a haunted tree, heard a voice say, "Will you accept seven jars full of gold?" The barber looked around, but could see no one. The offer of seven jars of gold, however, …
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This Faith of a Child
A BOY named Jatila used to walk to school through the woods, and the journey frightened him. One day he told his mother of his fear. She replied: “Why should you be afraid? Call Madhusudana.” …