The ultimate measure of a society’s soul is how it treats its most vulnerable members. Clarence Earl Gideon’s solitary fight from a prison cell highlights the profound spiritual lesson that dignity and…
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The parable of Brother Leo
We often look for greatness in high places, imagining that true leadership wears a visible crown or stands elevated above the crowd. Yet, this profound parable quietly subverts everything we think we…
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Is there room in the inn
This touching, unforgettable account of a children’s nativity play quietly turns the spotlight away from flawless performances. By looking past an unexpected moment of stage fright, this heartwarming narrative serves as a…
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One small step at a time
The extraordinary journey of Captain Tom Moore in the face of Covid-19 global epidemic reminds us that we are never too old, nor our reach too limited, to ignite a wave of…
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The silent melody: How Moinuddin Chishti transcended rules
This captivating Sufi parable illuminates the difference between institutional religious dogma and direct spiritual realisation through Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer. By framing devotion as a living, internal melody rather than a…
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Srinivasa Ramanujan: A self-taught genius in maths
The grandest secrets of mathematics can unlock themselves when a mind replaces formal instruction with relentless, independent curiosity. The extraordinary path of Srinivasa Ramanujan showcases a brilliant trajectory of growth, evolving from…
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Prayer from the heart
Late one evening a poor farmer on his way back from the market found himself without his prayer book. The wheel of his cart had come off right in the middle of…
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“What are you reading, old man?”
When a young student dismisses an elderly passenger reading Scripture on a train journey through France, he assumes superior intellect in the name of modern scientific rationalism. This classic encounter delivers a…
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Vincent van Gogh: A living message
Long before canvas and oil captured his intense vision, Vincent van Gogh sought to express his deep empathy as a humble preacher among the impoverished coal miners of Belgium. By giving away…
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The good doctor of Malkangiri
Deep in the dense forests and remote hamlets of Odisha’s Malkangiri district in India, guided by the timeless Ayurvedic principle that service to humanity is worship, Dr. Shakti Prasad Mishra traverses unmotorable…
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The old fisherman
True beauty rarely aligns with outer appearances, nor does a person’s worth depend on the physical frame they inhabit. When we look past superficial flaws, we uncover souls of extraordinary grace, generosity,…
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World’s ‘poorest’ ex-president Mujica turns down pension
Former Uruguayan leader José Mujica, who was dubbed “the world’s poorest president” for his modest lifestyle, says he does not want any pension from his time as a senator. Mr Mujica resigned…