A social worker who was organising the celebration of an anniversary of a national leader's death got together a batch of voluntary workers for the collection of funds. One of these workers went to a …
The Pride of Learning
A savant was very proud of his learning. One day while he was explaining a verse to his pupil which warned the reader of the temptations and allurements of life, he thought that the text was incorrect …
An Ideal Householder
A householder had great love and regard for his parents and superiors. He was disappointed with the life he was leading which left him no time for spiritual practices. One day he went to a saint and …
The End of All Knowledge
Prachinsala, Satyayajna, Indradyumna, Jana and Budil, the sons of five famous Rishis, were discussing among themselves as to what Brahman truly is. They could not come to a definite conclusion even …
The Force of Faith
There was once a severe drought in a certain country, and famine and other sufferings resulting from the drought were apprehended. The people decided that they should collect together and all of them …
Self-Sacrifice
Dadhichi, son of Atharva Muni, used to practise severe penances to such an extent that even the king of the gods, Indra became afraid of him. Once the gods were driven away from heaven by a demon …