Feb. 2016: Kartik Sawhney is currently an undergraduate, doing his Bachelors in Computer Science at Stanford University. While he is among the many Indian students studying in the US, what sets him apart…
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Welcome to Wellsprings
Think of this as a peaceful, non-commercial corner of the web where you can step away from the noise 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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Babar Ali – the world’s youngest headmaster
23-year-old Babar Ali, popularly known as the world’s youngest headmaster, started a school when he was all of nine. The school that Babar started in backward Bhabta village in West Bengal with…
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The wise man
This is an interesting folk tale from Africa. Once upon a time, there lived a wise man by the name of Mamad. He never lied. All the people in the land, even…
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I sat in my chair quietly next to my Mom & Dad as my Grade-IV teacher gave them an update on my progress at school. “Your child is a slow learner,” said…
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“Why should I feel bad?”
Once, there was this guy who was in love with a girl. She wasn’t the most beautiful and gorgeous but, for him, she was everything. He used to dream about her, about…
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Self-appraisal
A little boy went into a drug store, reached for a soda carton and pulled it over to the telephone. He climbed onto the carton so that he could reach the buttons on the…
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The true path
A master was strolling through a field of wheat when a disciple came up to him and asked, “I can’t tell which is the true path. What’s the secret?” “What is that…
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Who is happy?
A crow lived in the forest, absolutely happy with life. But one day he saw a swan…“The swan is so white and I am so black,” the crow thought. “He must be the…
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Why we shout in anger, and whisper in love
Human relationships frequently fracture when emotional distances grow between hearts. This curated spiritual narrative connects your path to timeless philosophical lessons on empathy and connection. Elegantly paired with historical Indian postage stamps…
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Love and Ego
Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived together. One day, there was a big storm in the sea and the island was about to get drowned.…
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God brews the coffee, not the cups
A group of friends, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life. Offering his guests coffee,…
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The house with the golden windows
Once, a little girl lived in a small, simple house on a hill. As she grew up playing in her small garden, she could see, over the garden fence and across the…