On the slope of Long’s Peak in Colorado (USA) lies the ruin of a gigantic tree. Naturalists tell us that it stood for some four hundred years. It was a seedling when…
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A happy man’s shirt
This is an interesting Italian folktale. Once upon a time, there was a happy and wealthy kingdom. An honest and just king ruled the land. But all was not well. The Queen…
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What do women really want?
Young King Harshvardhan was imprisoned and sentenced to death by a neighbouring king. Instead of killing him, however, the king, moved by Harshvardhan’s youth and ideals, offered him freedom in exchange for answering a…
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Not a minute to lose
When the Master heard that a neighbouring forest had been devastated by fire, he mobilised all his disciples. “We must replant the cedars,” he said. “The cedars?” exclaimed an incredulous disciple. “But…
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“He sits as a refiner and purifier of silver”
“He sits as a refiner and purifier of silver.” This verse puzzled some women in a Bible study and they wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature of God. One…
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We connect differently to a personal God
Sri Rama was the maryada-purushottam, the ideal man. The purpose of his avatar was to teach us how to live. On the same day he was born, three other mahapurush, his brothers,…
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King Pyrrhus of Epirus
King Pyrrhus of Epirus was asked by his friend Cyneas, “If you conquer Rome, what will you do next, Sir?” Pyrrhus replied, “Sicily is next door and will be easy to take.”…
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Happiness
“I am in desperate need of help — or I’ll go crazy. We’re living in a single room — my wife, my children and my in-laws. So our nerves are on edge,…
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Understanding
“How shall I get the grace of never judging my neighbour?” “Through prayer.” “Then why haven’t I found it yet?” “Because you haven’t prayed in the right place.” “Where is that?” “In…
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Riches
“How would spirituality help a man of the world like me?” asked the businessman. “It will help you have more,” said the Master. “How?” “By teaching you to desire less.” Anthony de…