An unorthodox doctor, who always thought beyond prescriptions, pills and medication, once said to one of his regular patients: “I’m starting to suspect that the best medicine for humans is love.” The…
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Welcome to Wellsprings
Think of this space as a quiet corner of the web—a peaceful, non-commercial sanctuary engineered to shield you from the frantic noise and daily distractions of the digital age. Here, we lovingly bring together an expansive repository of heartwarming anecdotes, epic historical chronicles, and cross-cultural reflections spanning philosophy, science, history and the arts. From ancient parables to modern milestones of human achievement, each piece is meant to uplift your spirit, spark meaningful contemplation, and foster a comforting sense of shared humanity. We are glad you are here. Step inside, explore our archives at your own pace, and enjoy the journey!
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A wife’s secret
A happy couple of over sixty years shared everything with each other. They never kept a secret from each other except for one. The lady kept a shoe box in her cupboard and…
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Clay balls
A man was exploring the caves by a seashore when he found a bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. The balls looked like someone had intentionally rolled the clay and…
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Purpose of life
A wise village administrator sends his lazy son on a gruelling, cross-country expedition to dig up a hidden fortune. Though the destination yields nothing but exhaustion, the return journey sparks a profound…
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How Joseph Fourier discovered the greenhouse effect
That’s Maths: French physicist’s study of heat conduction led him to analyse why Earth was so warm. Joseph Fourier’s idea that the Earth’s atmosphere acts like an insulator is the first formulation…
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“Are you going to help me?”
In 1989, an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened Armenia, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. In the midst of utter devastation and chaos, a man left his wife securely at…
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A story from the Ramayana
I relate to the different stories and anecdotes, mainly from literary sources in Tamizh and Sanskrit, which are not likely to be that well-known. One of such anecdotes which I have found…
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The girl and the apple
Please read this interesting story that is about to be made into a movie. A true story of survival from the Holocaust and the mysterious ways of God that drew people together…
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Give and receive — abundantly
Once a man got lost in a desert. The water in his flask had run out two days ago, and he was on his last legs. He knew that if he didn’t…
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Dialogue in the dark
This is a very nice story, and teaches us a unique lesson. Without any more ado, here it goes: My husband is great at giving me surprises and this year was no…
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Forgiving your enemies
The abbot asked his favourite pupil how his spiritual progress was coming along. The pupil answered that he was managing to dedicate to God each and every moment of the day. “Then…
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The stories of the desert priests
During the early part of the Christian era, the monastery at Scete became a centre where many people gathered. After renouncing everything they had, they went to live in the desert surrounding…