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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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Geese facts
The next time we see geese flying along in a “V” formation, heading south for the winter, we might stop for a moment to reflect on what science has discovered as to…
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From Guru Nanak’s life
Once Guru Nanak was on a visit to Banaras with his disciples. As the night approached, he reached a village and decided to spend the night there. The people of the village…
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Making a difference
An old man was out for a walk along the beach near his house early in the morning. Ahead of him, he saw a young girl who was walking at the edge…
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A puppy for sale
A farmer had some puppies to sell. He painted a sign advertising the pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving…
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Hanuman’s devotion
This is an interesting anecdote from the great epic Ramayana, the story of Prince Rama by the revered sage Valmiki. Lord Rama had to build a bridge across the ocean with the…
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Sharing the seeds
Every year, in October, Half Moon Bay in California, USA, holds a pumpkin competition. The biggest pumpkin grown in a season wins. One winner, upon accepting the prize, gave a handful of…
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‘Bhootabhrute namaha’
In the famous Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, a long line of devotees would patiently wait for the delicious prasadam, even a few centuries ago. A poor Vaishnavite used to be…
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Waiting for one’s meal
A certain man walked into a hotel and after going through the menu, ordered some food. After about 20 minutes, a group of guys walked in and ordered for their food too.…
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The empty boat
A monk decides to meditate alone, away from his monastery. He takes his boat out to the middle of the lake, moors it there, closes his eyes and begins his meditation. After…
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From Uddhava Gita
Why did Lord Krishna not save the Pandavas when they played dice with Duryodhana & Shakuni? A wonderful explanation by Krishna himself: From his childhood, Uddhava had been with Krishna, charioting him…
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Who insults you?
When Abraham Lincoln became the President of America, his father was a shoemaker. And, naturally, egoistic people were very much offended that a shoemaker’s son should become the President. On the first…