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Posted or Updated on July 5th, 2020DELAY IS GOOD – STORY Once there was a small kid on earth. One fine day it came to know that God is distributing apples to humans in His place at heaven. The kid was so happy to receive that news and it went with lot of enjoyment to … Continue reading “DELAY IS GOOD – STORY”
Posted or Updated on May 22nd, 2020LEGEND OF EMPEROR AKBAR – STORY Once, Emperor Akbar was sitting in a mosque, reading the Koran. He posted his guards before the mosque because he wanted absolute peace. At some point during his reading, he glanced out the window and saw a young woman running desperately back and … Continue reading “LEGEND OF EMPEROR AKBAR – STORY”
Posted or Updated on May 2nd, 2020SHIP WRECKED PRAYERS – STORY (By HH Sacinandana Swami) A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men aboard were able to swim to a nearby small, deserted island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had … Continue reading “SHIP WRECKED PRAYERS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on April 25th, 2020Glories of Bhagavad Gita – Story (Story said by Lord Siva to Parvati; From the Padma Purana) Parvati said “My dear husband, You know all the transcendental truths, and by your mercy I have heard the glories of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Krishna. Oh Lord, now I long … Continue reading “Glories of Bhagavad Gita – Story”
Posted or Updated on April 11th, 2020FOLLOWING BOGUS GURUS – STORY A blind man was once trying to negotiate the path to his father-in-law’s house with the help of only his walking stick. In a field nearby, he heard a cowherd boy humming a tune to himself. The blind man hailed the boy and asked: … Continue reading “FOLLOWING BOGUS GURUS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on April 4th, 2020KRISHNA, THE GREATEST MYSTIC – STORY (From Srimad Bhagavatham – 1.15.11) Durvasa Muni a powerful mystic brahmana determined to observe the principles of religion with great vows and under strict austerities. His name is associated with many historical events, and it appears that the great mystic could be both … Continue reading “KRISHNA, THE GREATEST MYSTIC – STORY”
Posted or Updated on March 28th, 2020STRONG ATTACHMENTS – STORY This is a Popular story about how attached we are in this material world. A man was being chased by a tiger in a forest. He kept on running as fast as he could and looked behind to see how far the tiger was. He … Continue reading “STRONG ATTACHMENTS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on March 14th, 2020Lord Brahma Visiting Dvaraka – Story (From Sri Caitanya Caritamrta Madhyalila Chapter 21) “Once, when Krsna was ruling Dvaraka, Lord Brahma came to see Him, and the doorman immediately informed Lord Krsna of Brahma’s arrival. When Krsna was so informed, He immediately asked the doorman, `Which Brahma? What is his name?’ … Continue reading “Lord Brahma Visiting Dvaraka – Story”
Posted or Updated on February 29th, 2020PERFECT BLESSINGS – STORY (From Srila Prabhupada lecture) There is a nice instructive verse in Sanskrit. One saintly person was giving his blessings to different kinds of persons. So he first of all saw one boy, he was a prince, son of a king. Prepare, Analyze & Match horoscopes; … Continue reading “PERFECT BLESSINGS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on February 14th, 2020LORD GLORIFIES HIS DEVOTEES – STORY (From the Life of Sri Caitanya Maha Prabhu) Sri Caitanya maha Prabhu once made His mother sachi devi to realize her mistake and then gave her an opportunity to cook for Him even after He had taken sanyasa. Maha Prabhu never failed to … Continue reading “LORD GLORIFIES HIS DEVOTEES – STORY”
Posted or Updated on February 2nd, 2020NO ONE TO READ – STORY (An Incident Narrated by Srila Prabhupada) About sixty, seventy years ago, one big politician of India, Madana-mohana Mallabhya, he came to see my guru maharaja. So he was inquiring about our activities. So he was informed, amongst other activities, my guru maharaja was … Continue reading “NO ONE TO READ – STORY”
Posted or Updated on January 25th, 2020Rowing Along the Wind – Story A rich landlord had a flattering servant, a “yes man” who was always most deferential to his master only because he desired reward. The master asked the servant one day, “What is your opinion of potatoes?” The servant was hesitant in his reply. … Continue reading “Rowing Along the Wind – Story”
Posted or Updated on January 10th, 2020STORY BEHIND WOMEN’S SUFFERING AS SAID BY KRISHNA! The men remain cool all the 30 days of a month. But women suffer with inconvenience of menstruation for 3-4 days every month. Why women alone should suffer like this? They did not commit any sins. They themselves accepted that pain … Continue reading “STORY BEHIND WOMEN’S SUFFERING AS SAID BY KRISHNA!”
Posted or Updated on December 28th, 2019Everything is Krishna’s Mercy – Story Once there was a king and he had a wise minister. Whenever the king used to describe different accomplishments to the minister, the minister would say “It is Krishna’s Mercy” Once the king went for a battle and conquered the neighbouring kingdom. The … Continue reading “Everything is Krishna’s Mercy – Story”
Posted or Updated on December 21st, 2019FOLLOW OTHERS WISELY – STORY (From Srila Prabhupada Lilamruta by HH Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami) To illustrate the foolishness of becoming a blind follower, Prabhupada told a story about the death of Sargal Singh. Sargal Singh was very much loved by a merchant, and so when Sargal Singh died, the … Continue reading “FOLLOW OTHERS WISELY – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 14th, 2019SATHSANGHA MAKES A PERSON – STORY A saint was camping in a village. Most of the people in that village were drinkers. They did not abort their bad habits though their wives and relatives advised in many ways. So, the wives went to that saint and cried: “Swami, our … Continue reading “SATHSANGHA MAKES A PERSON – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 7th, 2019LET GOD DECIDES – STORY Once a boy went to a shop with his mother. The shop keeper looked at the small cute child and showed him a bottle with sweets and said ‘Dear Child.. u can take the sweets… but the child didn’t take. The shop keeper was … Continue reading “LET GOD DECIDES – STORY”
Posted or Updated on November 30th, 2019HOW TO PREACH? – STORY (As said by Srila Prabhupada about intelligent and innovative preaching) One priest was preaching among the miners in Sheffield, where there are many coal mines, in England. The preist was speaking that “You become devotee, followers of Jesus Christ,” and in this way he was … Continue reading “HOW TO PREACH? – STORY”
Posted or Updated on November 23rd, 2019DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY – STORY This is the story in the school syllabus, but, with different ending. A hat-seller who was passing by a forest decided to take a nap under one of the trees, so he left his whole basket of hats by the side. A few hours … Continue reading “DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY – STORY”
Posted or Updated on November 16th, 2019HIDDEN HANDS – STORY I was sitting in a train, waiting for it to start. Across from me sat a small boy, asking questions as children do. He asked his mother, “When will the train start?” I saw my chance and volunteered to answer. I said, “The train will … Continue reading “HIDDEN HANDS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on November 9th, 2019WHO IS POOR – STORY One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be … Continue reading “WHO IS POOR – STORY”
Posted or Updated on November 2nd, 2019Ravana goes to Bali – Story During the fight for Lanka, Ravana was feeling that he wasn’t going to win. So, he went down to the lower planetary systems where Bali has his abode. He was thinking, “I’m not winning this battle, so let me get the help of … Continue reading “Ravana goes to Bali – Story”
Posted or Updated on October 24th, 2019HANUMAN AND BHIMA -STORY Draupadi was walking with the Pandavas, and she saw some nice flowers on the mountain. She said, “Oh this flowers are very nice. Can you get them for me?” Yudisthira Maharaja said, “We are on pilgrimage here, and we are living here in the palace … Continue reading “HANUMAN AND BHIMA -STORY”
Posted or Updated on October 12th, 2019KING SHIBI AND DHARMA – STORY (From Mahabharata) The king Shibi, a descendant of king Bharata of lunar dynasty, was famous for his truthfulness, justice, and keeping his word. The king of righteousness, Dharmaraj, himself decided to test the strength of character of Shibi Rana. Once when the king … Continue reading “KING SHIBI AND DHARMA – STORY”
Posted or Updated on October 5th, 2019SVAPNA VILAS – STORY (By Vishwanath Chakravarty Thakur) In Nidhivan, there is a very beautiful temple “Ranga Mahal” Usually, Radharani and Krishna take rest. One day, Srimati Radharani was resting in this place. Prepare, Analyze & Match horoscopes; Release Matrimonial & Other ads; Donate to this site; Get Private … Continue reading “SVAPNA VILAS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on September 28th, 2019DON’T MAKE A SHOW – STORY Once, a fox running through village happened to fall in a bucket containing blue color dye. He got out and saw that it looked as if he was a new species, bluish. When he ran to the forest, all the animals in the … Continue reading “DON’T MAKE A SHOW – STORY”
Posted or Updated on September 21st, 2019The stick of a devotee’s mercy can save from the greatest dangers! – Story (This is the true story from the book The journey Home – Autobiography of an American Swami. Richard is H.H Radhanath Swami). Richard was a teenager from Chicago and was on a spiritual longing because of … Continue reading “The stick of a devotee’s mercy can save from the greatest dangers! – Story”
Posted or Updated on September 15th, 2019BE CLOSE BY HEART – STORY A saint asked his disciples: ‘Why do we shout in anger? Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?’ Disciples thought for a while. One of them said, ‘Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.’ Prepare, Analyze & … Continue reading “BE CLOSE BY HEART – STORY”
Posted or Updated on August 30th, 2019THIS TOO WILL PASS – STORY Once a King called upon all of his wise men and asked them: ” Is there a mantra or suggestion which works in every situation, in every circumstance, in every place and in every time. Something which can help me when none of … Continue reading “THIS TOO WILL PASS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on August 23rd, 2019TWO STORIES SAID BY SRILA PRABHUPADA! (1) DO WHAT YOU KNOW (Told by Srila Prabhupada in Room Conversation – Montreal, 16.07.1968) Expert means whatever he is doing, he must do it very nicely That’s all. Suppose you are sweeping this room. You can do it very nicely, to your … Continue reading “TWO STORIES SAID BY SRILA PRABHUPADA!”
Posted or Updated on August 17th, 2019AVOID VAISHNAVA OFFENSE – STORY One day in Vrindavan Srila Rupa Goswami sat rapt in meditation, feeling great bliss in his heart. While he was sitting in his Samadhi, he observed a wonderful pastime. The gopis were decorating Srimati Radharani while Krishna stood behind Her watching. Krishna revealed His presence … Continue reading “AVOID VAISHNAVA OFFENSE – STORY”
Posted or Updated on August 16th, 2019BALARAMA WITH KESHI – STORY Lord Balarama is called “Douji” (the elder brother who protects and cares for the younger brother). After lifting Govardhana Hill Lord Krishna killed a succession of ferocious demons including Sankasura and Aristasura. Balarama hadn’t killed a demon for a long time, and He was … Continue reading “BALARAMA WITH KESHI – STORY”
Posted or Updated on August 10th, 2019CRACKED WATER POT – STORY (By H.H.Sacinandhana Swami) A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on one end of the pole he carried across the back of his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect … Continue reading “CRACKED WATER POT – STORY”
Posted or Updated on August 3rd, 2019PRACTICE BEFORE PREACHING – STORY A preacher was once giving a class to a large audience in the Temple. In the course of it he said: “O People! I tell you the truth. If only you knew the power of the chanting, you would say it before every action of … Continue reading “PRACTICE BEFORE PREACHING – STORY”
Posted or Updated on July 25th, 2019SAINTLY KING JANAKA – STORY (Read somewhere. Rewritten by Rajan) King Janaka was the king of Mithila and father of Sita Devi, the consort of Lord Rama. He ruled without violating the dharma and he attained liberation even doing his assigned duty as a king. He is considered as … Continue reading “SAINTLY KING JANAKA – STORY”
Posted or Updated on July 20th, 2019BE PREPARED FOR STORM – STORY A farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant to work on farms along the Atlantic. They dreaded the awful storms that raged across the ocean, wreaking havoc on the buildings and crops. As … Continue reading “BE PREPARED FOR STORM – STORY”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2019Lessons from a Butterfly – Story (A Story as said by HH Sacinandana Swami) A man found a butterfly cocoon and decided to save it. One day a small opening appeared, and the man sat and watched for several hours as the butterfly struggled to force its body through the … Continue reading “Lessons from a Butterfly – Story”
Posted or Updated on June 29th, 2019GOD WILL TAKE CARE – STORY Once I saw a young boy walking through the jungle. It appeared as if he was uttering some words. I greeted him and he replied accordingly. I inquired, “Where are you going?” Prepare, Analyze & Match horoscopes; Release Matrimonial & Other ads; Donate … Continue reading “GOD WILL TAKE CARE – STORY”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2019CUSTOMS MAY BE BLIND – STORY Each morning a group of Brahmanas gathered on the bank of the holy Ganges and offered their prescribed prayers to the Lord. Each of them brought with him a copper vessel for offering water. Unfortunately, because these copper vessels were indistinguishable from one another, … Continue reading “CUSTOMS MAY BE BLIND – STORY”
Posted or Updated on June 15th, 2019GETTING OUT OF MISERY – STORY (By H.H.Sacinandana Swami) One day a farmer´s donkey fell into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided that the animal was old and that the well needed to be … Continue reading “GETTING OUT OF MISERY – STORY”
Posted or Updated on June 8th, 2019SERVE THE LORD NON STOP – STORY A man was sleeping at night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light. It was God who stood near him. The Lord told the man he had work for him to do, and showed him a large rock in … Continue reading “SERVE THE LORD NON STOP – STORY”
Posted or Updated on June 2nd, 2019HOW MUCH WE WANT KRISHNA? – STORY (A story by Shiv Khera retold by HH Sacinandana Swami) A young man asked Socrates the secret to success. Socrates told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning. When they met, Socrates asked the young man to … Continue reading “HOW MUCH WE WANT KRISHNA? – STORY”
Posted or Updated on May 25th, 2019ATTACHMENTS AND MISERIES – STORY The night fell heavy in the heights of the mountains and the man could not see anything. All was black. Zero visibility, and the moon and the stars were covered by the clouds. As he was climbing only a few feet away from the … Continue reading “ATTACHMENTS AND MISERIES – STORY”
Posted or Updated on May 10th, 2019LORD SHIVA IN RASA LILA – STORY This Lila happened in Banshi Vat (meaning Flute and Banyan Tree) in Vrindavan on Sharad Purnima, the full moon day in which fragrant flowers were spreading their scent. Lord Krishna was performing Raasa lila for six months that He condensed as one night. … Continue reading “LORD SHIVA IN RASA LILA – STORY”
Posted or Updated on May 4th, 2019WHO KNOWS OUR ACTIONS – STORY A man once visited a temple under construction. He saw a sculptor making a Deity of God. Suddenly he noticed a similar Deity lying nearby. Surprised, he asked the sculptor, “Do you need two statues of the same Deity?” Prepare, Analyze & Match … Continue reading “WHO KNOWS OUR ACTIONS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on April 26th, 2019DEVOTIONAL EMPATHY – STORY (By H.H.Sacinandhana swami) One who is Krishna conscious is a perfect yogi; he is aware of everyone’s happiness and distress by dint of his own personal experience. A devotee of the Lord always looks to the welfare of all living entities, and in this way … Continue reading “DEVOTIONAL EMPATHY – STORY”
Posted or Updated on April 20th, 2019MOUSE AND GITA – STORY There is a story about a guru who had a brahmahcari disciple. He ordered the brahmachari that he should perform Bhakti by reading Gita every day. So he sat in a cave, reading the Bhagavad-gita. But there was a small mouse who came to … Continue reading “MOUSE AND GITA – STORY”
Posted or Updated on April 14th, 2019GOD SUPPORTS US – STORY A man who is constantly in trouble, prays to God one day and due to his persistent and dedicated prayer, the God appears in front of him and pleasingly tells him “my dear, do tell me what your doubts are about?” The man happily starts … Continue reading “GOD SUPPORTS US – STORY”
Posted or Updated on April 6th, 2019GOD DELIVERS -STORY (From Bhagavad-gita 9.20-22 lecture by A.C.Bhakti Vedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON, in New York, December 6, 1966) “Nityabhiyuktanam yoga-ksemam vahamy aham” [Bg. 9.22]. Now, this sloka is very important for the devotees. There was a great devotee. His name was Anandacarya. So when he … Continue reading “GOD DELIVERS -STORY”
Posted or Updated on March 30th, 2019DON’T COMPARE – STORY A samurai, a very proud warrior, came to see a Zen Master one day. The samurai was very famous, but looking at the beauty of the Master and the Grace of the moment, he suddenly felt inferior. He said to the Master, “Why am I feeling … Continue reading “DON’T COMPARE – STORY”
Posted or Updated on March 23rd, 2019BUSINESS MIND -STORY In the Narada Purana there is a nice story of a business man who had two sons. These two sons felt that their father has spent his whole life in Business and now he should be sent on some Pilgrimage with a Sadhu with enough money. The … Continue reading “BUSINESS MIND -STORY”
Posted or Updated on March 14th, 2019Physician’s Knife – Story (From Srila Bhakti Siddhantha Saraswathi’s instructive stories) Amar was a boy of the village. He’d been suffering intensely from a boil on his back. Around him, friends and relatives tried to alleviate his pain in different ways. Prepare, Analyze & Match horoscopes; Release Matrimonial & … Continue reading “Physician’s Knife – Story”
Posted or Updated on March 9th, 2019PRABHUPADA’s CHALLENGE – STORY While discussing the scientists and their bluffing again, Srila Prabhupada told a funny story about Gopala Ban, a court jester: In West Bengal during the reign of Raja Krsnacandra. By it, Srila Prabhupada Cleverly illustrated how scientists obtained their grants. “The Mohammedan Governor of the day … Continue reading “PRABHUPADA’s CHALLENGE – STORY”
Posted or Updated on March 2nd, 2019DESTINATION AFTER DEATH – STORY (Sent by Jayanth Ram who says that he read somewhere) Long time ago, there was a Sanyasi. He was a great Jnani (Self realized knowledgeable person). Many used to respect him and many used to come and get instructions from him. He had many … Continue reading “DESTINATION AFTER DEATH – STORY”
Posted or Updated on February 20th, 2019Always speak the truth- Story Once in the gurukul of Dronacharya, there was a lesson being taught on speaking truth. Guru Drona said to all Kauravas and Pandavas, “Always speak the truth. Never tell a lie.” Then he started asking each student to explain what they learned. Everybody said more or less the same thing on … Continue reading “Always speak the truth- Story”
Posted or Updated on February 17th, 2019PUNDIT AND RICH MAN – STORY There was a Pundit in the village. He was well-versed in all Scriptures. He knew everything, but, he was poor. He did not have a house. Prepare, Analyze & Match horoscopes; Release Matrimonial & Other ads; Donate to this site; Get Private Counselling; Get upto 80% … Continue reading “PUNDIT AND RICH MAN – STORY”
Posted or Updated on February 2nd, 2019Are You Ready? – Story In her book Teaching a Stone to Talk (New York: Harper Collins, 1988) Annie Dillard reveals a sad, but poignant story about what happens when we set out unprepared. She tells of a British Arctic expedition which set sail in 1845 to chart the Northwest … Continue reading “Are You Ready? – Story”
Posted or Updated on January 26th, 2019Lalu and Kalu – STORY A grocer had two sons named Lalu and Kalu. He wanted them to be trained in the use of weights and measurements so that they’d be of help to him in his business. And so he hired a tutor to educate them. But these boys … Continue reading “Lalu and Kalu – STORY”
Posted or Updated on January 20th, 2019POWER OF WORDS – STORY From the story below we can understand the power of words. Not only specific words affect our mental pictures, but words are a powerful programming factor in lifelong success. Once there was a boy who was eight years old. As a kid, he was … Continue reading “POWER OF WORDS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on January 5th, 2019ASSOCIATION MAKES A PERSON – STORY (As said by Sri Caitanya Maha Prabhu to Sanatana Gosvami) Once there was a hunter in the forest of Prayaga who was fortunate enough to meet Narada Muni when the great sage was returning from Vaikuntha after visiting Lord Narayana. Narada came to … Continue reading “ASSOCIATION MAKES A PERSON – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 29th, 2018WASTE OF TIME – STORY A boat docked in a tiny Goan village. A tourist from Mumbai complimented the Goan fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. “Not very long,” answered the fisherman. “But then,why didn’t you stay out longer … Continue reading “WASTE OF TIME – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 22nd, 2018THE BEST BENEDICTION – STORY A story about Sanatana Gosvami: Once a poor Brahmana worshiped Lord Siva for a benediction. Lord Siva advised the devotee to go to see Sanatana Gosvami. The devotee went to Sanatana Gosvami and informed him that Lord Siva had advised him to seek out … Continue reading “THE BEST BENEDICTION – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 15th, 2018DON’T RETURN EVIL FOR EVIL – STORY (From Sri Ramayana written in English by HH Bhakti Vikas Swami. This story appears in Sri Ramayama, the Yuddha kanda section , where in Hanuman meets mother Sita.) Mother Sita says : A great man never takes into account the offenses that … Continue reading “DON’T RETURN EVIL FOR EVIL – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 8th, 2018KARMA – THE CAUSE FOR EVERYTHING – STORY (Story from HH Romapadaswami Maharaj) (Adapted from Mahabharata, Anushasana-parva, Chapter One) [Here, Bhishma responds to a question from Yudhisthir Maharaja] Since you are dependent on God, destiny, and time, why do you consider yourself to be the cause of your actions? … Continue reading “KARMA – THE CAUSE FOR EVERYTHING – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 5th, 2018The cockroach theory for self development – Story (By Mr.Sunder Pichai, Sent by Roshini Dubey) At a restaurant, a cockroach suddenly flew from somewhere and sat on a lady. She started screaming out of fear. With a panic stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both her … Continue reading “The cockroach theory for self development – Story”
Posted or Updated on November 25th, 2018HOW TO CONTROL MIND? – STORY (H.H.Giriraj Swami in San Diego – September 21, 2004 tells this story told by Srila Prabhupada) Srila Prabhupada once told a story about a jinn, a genie. The genie comes out of the bottle and tells his master, “I will do whatever you tell … Continue reading “HOW TO CONTROL MIND? – STORY”
Posted or Updated on November 17th, 2018NARASIMMHA DEVA’s PASTIME – STORY A true story that happened some 10 years ago in South-Africa. This story was also found in the newspapers, and several witnesses of this truck-accident after this incident became devotees of Lord Narasimmha dev. This happened to a simple Vaishnava family that lives there. They … Continue reading “NARASIMMHA DEVA’s PASTIME – STORY”
Posted or Updated on November 10th, 2018FAITH MATTERS IN DEVOTION – STORY Narada Muni was once asked by a brahmana: “Oh, you are going to meet the Lord? Will you please ask Him when I’m going to get my salvation?” “All right,” Narada agreed. “I shall ask Him.” As Narada proceeded, he met a cobbler who … Continue reading “FAITH MATTERS IN DEVOTION – STORY”
Posted or Updated on October 27th, 2018HONESTY PAYS – STORY A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his … Continue reading “HONESTY PAYS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on October 20th, 2018NEVER GIVE UP IN LIFE – STORY One day I (the writer of story) decided to quit… I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality. I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God Krishna. “God Krishna”, I said. “Can you … Continue reading “NEVER GIVE UP IN LIFE – STORY”
Posted or Updated on October 13th, 2018SPIRITUAL CALCULATION – STORY (From Srila Prabhupada’s Lecture) One poor boy, he was student in a school and the teacher’s father’s annual ceremony would be held. So he requested all his students to give some contribution for the ceremony. Formerly the teacher was not taking any salary. But whatever … Continue reading “SPIRITUAL CALCULATION – STORY”
Posted or Updated on October 6th, 2018DID KRISHNA DIE AND LEAVE HIS BODY ON EARTH? – STORY (Story by Srila Visvanatha Cakravarthy Thakura) Srila Visvanätha Cakravarti Thakura tells the following story of a certain magician who exhibits the trick of dying: “In front of a great king, a magician approaches a stack of valuable garments, … Continue reading “DID KRISHNA DIE AND LEAVE HIS BODY ON EARTH? – STORY”
Posted or Updated on September 29th, 2018PROBLEMS HAVE SOLUTIONS – STORY Many years ago in a small Indian village, A farmer had the misfortune Of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The Moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer’s beautiful Daughter. So he proposed a bargain. He said he … Continue reading “PROBLEMS HAVE SOLUTIONS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on September 22nd, 2018WASHERMAN’S FORMER BIRTH – STORY (Adapted from Padma Purana) In canto five, chapter fifty-seven, Lord Ananta Sesha speaks the following pastime to Vatsyayana Muni: In the great city of Mithila lived the king named Janak Maharaja. Pleasing his subjects, he ruled righteously. Once when Janak was ploughing the field, … Continue reading “WASHERMAN’S FORMER BIRTH – STORY”
Posted or Updated on September 15th, 2018TRAIN AND VAIKUNTA – STORY Once upon a time many years ago, the British began building trains that would travel far and wide throughout India. In one of the villages where the train would come, there lived simple village folk who had no idea what a train looked like, … Continue reading “TRAIN AND VAIKUNTA – STORY”
Posted or Updated on September 8th, 2018MERCHANT AND 4 WIVES – STORY Once upon a time. There was a rich merchant who had 4 wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to delicacies. He took great care of her and gave her nothing but the best. … Continue reading “MERCHANT AND 4 WIVES – STORY”
Posted or Updated on August 25th, 2018THE HEALTHY GRAIN – STORY Some boys were playing in the sand of a dried up streambed. They found a wonderful thing that looked like a hen’s egg but wasn’t. Someone was passing by, saw the boys playing, and noticed that they had found something wonderful. That person took … Continue reading “THE HEALTHY GRAIN – STORY”
Posted or Updated on August 18th, 2018CASTE IS NO BAR TO GET THE LORD – STORY A story from Varaha Purana said by HH Gaur Govind Swami) Once upon a time the earth got submerged in water. Lord Narayana assumed the garb of a wild boar and without hesitation entered the muddy water and brought … Continue reading “CASTE IS NO BAR TO GET THE LORD – STORY”
Posted or Updated on August 11th, 2018REWARD BY GOD – STORY Once there lived a king who used to manage all the affairs of the kingdom quite nicely. All the citizens were happy under the king’s protection. The king was very anxious to know what the citizens of his country would be talking about him. … Continue reading “REWARD BY GOD – STORY”
Posted or Updated on August 4th, 2018UNDER THE SHELTER OF KRISHNA – STORY A man had been on a long flight. The first warning of the approaching problems came when the sign on the airplane flashed on: “fasten your seat belts.” Then, after a while, a calm voice said, “we shall not be serving the … Continue reading “UNDER THE SHELTER OF KRISHNA – STORY”
Posted or Updated on July 28th, 2018The horse that went back home, back to Godhead – Story (Story by H.H. Jayapataka Swami and Sent by Mehra Amit) So, in his kingdom, Nrsingha Maharaja created peace everywhere and he rewarded his chief of staff with a small kingdom and a big palace and so many facilities … Continue reading “The horse that went back home, back to Godhead – Story”
Posted or Updated on July 21st, 2018KARMA IS STRONG – STORY High in the reaches of Mount Kailasa is the abode of Shiva, the Lord of destruction. One evening, Vishnu, responsible for preserving the cosmic order, came to see Shiva. He left behind at the entrance Garuda, the half-man, half-eagle composite, who served as his … Continue reading “KARMA IS STRONG – STORY”
Posted or Updated on July 14th, 2018GOD EXISTS! – STORY A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the subject of … Continue reading “GOD EXISTS! – STORY”
Posted or Updated on July 7th, 2018THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS – STORY There was a prince who once saw a very beautiful young girl. He visited her to see her but she was very chaste. The prince wanted to marry this very beautiful girl because he was attracted to her out of lust. He wanted to … Continue reading “THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on June 30th, 2018KRISHNA AND HIS ENERGY – STORY In preparation of the Mahabharat war, the warring parties Kauravas and Pandavas decided to meet up with Lord Krishna to seek His support. Lord made an interesting proposition. He will offer himself unarmed to one of them and his army will be fighting … Continue reading “KRISHNA AND HIS ENERGY – STORY”
Posted or Updated on June 22nd, 2018THE DURATION OF LIFE – STORY When God had created the world and was about to fix the length of each creature’s life, the ass came and asked, “Lord, how long shall I live?” “Thirty years,” replied God; “does that content thee?” “Ah, Lord,” answered the ass, “that is … Continue reading “THE DURATION OF LIFE – STORY”
Posted or Updated on June 16th, 2018MY DEVOTEES NEVER FAIL – STORY (A Nice Story from Srila Prabhupada’s lecture) One poor boy, he was student in a school and the teacher’s father’s annual ceremony would be held. So he requested all his students to give some contribution for the ceremony. Formerly the teacher was not … Continue reading “MY DEVOTEES NEVER FAIL – STORY”
Posted or Updated on June 9th, 2018RIGHT TIME – STORY There was once a disciple of a Guru who went to his Guru and said, “Guruji, I want to live a spiritual life. I want to live in the service of God. I want to go beyond the binding chains of this mundane, materialistic world. … Continue reading “RIGHT TIME – STORY”
Posted or Updated on June 2nd, 2018LORD JAGANNATHA AND THE PROUD DEVOTEE: A TRUE STORY (BY H.H.SACINANDANA SWAMI) In 1727, Dhananjay Mehta, a wealthy man from Hyderabad in South India, came to Jagannatha Puri along with his family. Personally, he had no faith in Jagannatha and was proud of his wealth. While in Puri he … Continue reading “LORD JAGANNATHA AND THE PROUD DEVOTEE: A TRUE STORY”
Posted or Updated on May 26th, 2018UNDERSTAND AND AVOID KARMA – STORY Jesus Christ visited a temple (Church) in Jerusalem. That church compound had been filled with the shops selling different goods. Jesus Christ felt for the condition of the Church like a trade center. He said with the painful heart: ““Take these things away; do … Continue reading “UNDERSTAND AND AVOID KARMA – STORY”
Posted or Updated on May 12th, 2018Story of The Construction Of Tirumala Tirupati Temple And The Launching Of Brahmotsavams Thondaiman, brother of King Akasa Raja, had clearly noticed at the time of his brother’s daughter Princess Padmavathi’s (Goddess Padmavathi) marriage with Srinivasa (Lord Srinivasa), how all the Gods and Goddesses have specially come from the … Continue reading “Story of The Construction Of Tirumala Tirupati Temple And The Launching Of Brahmotsavams”
Posted or Updated on May 5th, 2018POWER OF CHANTING – STORY Birbal was a minister in the court of Akbar. Birbal, apart from his sharp intellect, was also a devotee of Sri Rama. Akbar had a special regard for Birbal. Akbar used to openly ask Birbal to clarify his impulsive – and very often strange … Continue reading “POWER OF CHANTING – STORY”
Posted or Updated on April 28th, 2018A Wise Old Monkey – Story (from Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Goswami maharaja’s instructive stories) In the courtyard of a king, a pack of monkeys sported happily in the trees. Their leader was old and exceptionally wise. Now, once the wise old monkey was reflecting upon the happenings in the courtyard. … Continue reading “A Wise Old Monkey – Story”
Posted or Updated on April 21st, 2018Have faith in God’s plan – Story Once there was a sweeper in a popular temple and he was very sincere and devoted. Every time he saw thousands of devotees coming to take darshan of the Lord, he thought that the Lord is standing all the time and giving … Continue reading “Have faith in God’s plan – Story”
Posted or Updated on April 13th, 2018CLEVER GURU AND HUMBLE DISCIPLE – STORY (A Pastime as heard from the lecture of H.H. Jayapataka Swami) Nice pastime of Sri Kuresa (Great Sri Vaisnava Acharya) and his devotion and dedication to his guru Sri Ramanuja. The chola king who is a Lord Siva devotee was angry that … Continue reading “CLEVER GURU AND HUMBLE DISCIPLE – STORY”
Posted or Updated on April 6th, 2018DOES SPIRITUAL WORLD EXIST? – STORY In a mother’s womb were two babies. One asked the other: “Do you believe in life after delivery?” The other replied, “Why, of course. There has to be something after delivery. Maybe we are here to prepare ourselves for what we will be … Continue reading “DOES SPIRITUAL WORLD EXIST? – STORY”
Posted or Updated on March 31st, 2018LETTER FROM YAMA – HOW TO AVOID MEETING YAMA? – STORY: A man by the name of Amrita, living on earth, thought to himself that the one thing he feared most was death. To avoid death, Amrita practiced austerities and concentrated his mind upon Lord Yama, the Lord of … Continue reading “LETTER FROM YAMA – HOW TO AVOID MEETING YAMA? – STORY:”
Posted or Updated on July 28th, 2018GOD DOES EVERYTHING – STORY Samartha Ramdas Swami was a great Saint from Maharashtra, India. He was the Guru of Shivaji, a great and pious king of 17th century Maharashtra. One day, as the king and His Guru were inspecting some construction in the royal palace, the king thought: … Continue reading “GOD DOES EVERYTHING – STORY”
Posted or Updated on March 16th, 2018MAHA PRABHU’S MERCY ON BIJILI KHAN – STORY Krishnadas Kaviraj Goswami has described how Sri Bijali Khan met the Lord and received His mercy in the eighteenth chapter of the Madhya-lila. Lord Caitanya made all animals to chant and dance in the Jarikhanda forest. That year, Mahaprabhu took the … Continue reading “MAHA PRABHU’S MERCY ON BIJILI KHAN – STORY”
Posted or Updated on March 9th, 2018KARMIC FOOD Vs PRASADAM – STORY A saint was going to many places along with his disciple for preaching. When they were going through a village, they stayed in the house of a rich man on his invitation. That rich man was a big thief in that surroundings. The … Continue reading “KARMIC FOOD Vs PRASADAM – STORY”
Posted or Updated on March 2nd, 2018SAKSHI GOPALA – STORY (As said by Srila Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON in New York, 24.11.66) “I’ll cite one story. It is very interesting story. If you go to India, you’ll find one nice temple in Orissa. It is called the temple of “Witness-Gopala,” Saksi-Gopala, Witness-Gopala. This Gopala was … Continue reading “SAKSHI GOPALA – STORY”
Posted or Updated on February 23rd, 2018TWO INCIDENTS SHOWING THE MUTUAL LOVE BETWEEN LORD KRISHNA AND LORD SIVA (1) Once upon a time, the cowherd men of Vrndavana, headed by Nanda Maharaja, desired to go to Ambikavana to perform the Sivaratri performance. The rasa-lila was performed during the autumn, and after that the next big … Continue reading “TWO INCIDENTS SHOWING THE MUTUAL LOVE BETWEEN LORD KRISHNA AND LORD SIVA”
Posted or Updated on February 17th, 2018GRATITUDE – STORY (By H.H. Sacinandana Swami) The sanksrit word for gratitude is krtajna – which translates literally as “knowing what has been done.” KRISHNA’S GRATEFULNESS: Krishna is aware of any service done for Him – whether it is recognized as important like constructing a big temple, which is … Continue reading “GRATITUDE – STORY”
Posted or Updated on February 10th, 2018SCIENCE AND GOD – STORY We are thinking that scientists are against God. This incident proves otherwise: Once a young scientist was travelling in a train. An old man was sitting opposite to his seat. This young scientist was watching that old man reading a spiritual book on God … Continue reading “SCIENCE AND GOD – STORY”
Posted or Updated on February 3rd, 2018LORD GIVES INSPIRATION – STORY (A story said by H.H Mahavishnu Goswami Maharaj) Buddhuram was an unsophisticated farmer in a small village in Gujarat. He doesn’t know anything. He could not read or write. One day Buddhuram went home after tendering the calves and his wife was just complaining … Continue reading “LORD GIVES INSPIRATION – STORY”
Posted or Updated on January 27th, 2018VARAHA AVATAR OF LORD VISHNU – STORY One day, Lord Brahma’s four sons came to meet Lord Vishnu. They were stopped at the entrance by two guards, Jaya and Vijaya, saying that Lord Vishnu was resting. Brahma’s sons were very angry and cursed Jaya and Vijaya to be born … Continue reading “VARAHA AVATAR OF LORD VISHNU – STORY”
Posted or Updated on January 19th, 2018GOLD AND DEATH – STORY Once a sage was walking through the forest. He noticed a huge amount of gold lying in one place. Also read: LORD CAN USE EVEN A SPIDER’S WEB AS STONE – STORY Having seen the huge amount of gold, he started running away from shouting … Continue reading “GOLD AND DEATH – STORY”
Posted or Updated on January 13th, 2018GLORIES OF SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM – STORY Narada questioned the four Kumaras: “O worshipable ones, can a ghost also achieve liberation by listening to Srimad Bhagavatam?” The Kumaras replied, “O Narada, every category of living entity in the eight million four hundred thousands types of bodies and even ghosts can … Continue reading “GLORIES OF SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM – STORY”
Posted or Updated on January 5th, 2018STORY -1 : THINKING OF KRISHNA Uddhava was the friend of Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. After seeing all the troubles of Pandavas because of the dice game, Uddhava was keen to ask a question to Krishna. He asked the Lord, “Dear Krishna! You knew what is to happen … Continue reading “TWO STORIES : (1) THINKING OF KRISHNA (2) THE ROSE”
Posted or Updated on December 30th, 2017LORD CAN USE EVEN A SPIDER’S WEB AS STONE – STORY A young soldier found himself in a terrible and hopeless battle. The enemy was soundly defeating this young man’s army. He and his comrades found themselves hastily retreating from the battle field in defeat, running away in fear … Continue reading “LORD CAN USE EVEN A SPIDER’S WEB AS STONE – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 23rd, 2017KING JANAMEJAYA’S SARPA YAGA (SNAKE SACRIFICE) – STORY (A Story from Mahabharata) King Janamejaya the son of King Parikshit was the king of the Kurus, ruling from Hastinapura. One day, a Brahmana named Utanka (whose story is narrated here), came to his court. The king received him graciously, and … Continue reading “KING JANAMEJAYA’S SARPA YAGA (SNAKE SACRIFICE) – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 17th, 2017READ, FOLLOW AND PREACH – STORY A learned Pundit was once giving discourses on the Bhagavad Gita in the august presence of a Maharaja. One day the turn of this sloka came: “Ananyaaschinthayantho maam Ye janaah paryupaasathe Prepare, Analyze & Match horoscopes; Release Matrimonial & Other ads; Donate to … Continue reading “READ, FOLLOW AND PREACH – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 9th, 2017THE POWER OF PRAYER – STORY (From the lectures of H.H.Sacinandhana Swamy) Once there was a king named Jai Singh, who was a great devotee of the Lord. During the reign of Jai Singh the Mongols were conquering India. one by one, they attacked the small kingdoms of the … Continue reading “THE POWER OF PRAYER – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 11th, 2017SPIRITUAL HAPPINESS – STORY Once there was a king who had presented his daughter, the princess, with a beautiful diamond necklace. The necklace was stolen and his people in the kingdom searched everywhere but could not find it. Some said a bird might have stolen it. The king then … Continue reading “SPIRITUAL HAPPINESS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 11th, 2017TWO NICE STORIES : (1) WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS! – STORY A man was polishing his new car. His 6 year old son picked up a stone and scratched lines on the side of the car. The man got angry with the action of that boy. Prepare, Analyze & Match … Continue reading “TWO NICE STORIES WITH GREAT MORALS!”
Posted or Updated on December 11th, 2017APPLE TREE – STORY A long time ago, there was a huge apple tree. A little boy loved to come and play around it everyday. He climbed to the tree top, ate the apples, and took a nap under the shadow. He loved the tree and the tree loved … Continue reading “APPLE TREE – STORY”
Posted or Updated on November 11th, 2017 LUNCH WITH GOD – STORY A little boy wanted to meet God. He packed his suitcase with two sets of his dress and some packets of Cakes and he started his journey. He walked a long and felt tired. So he sat in a park on the way and … Continue reading “LUNCH WITH GOD – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 11th, 2017CONQUERING THE MIND – STORY Once Buddha was walking from one town to another town with a few of his followers. This was in the initial days. While they were traveling, they happened to pass a lake. They stopped there and Buddha told one of his disciples, “I am … Continue reading “CONQUERING THE MIND – STORY:”
Posted or Updated on December 19th, 2017POOR BRAHMANA AND VAISHAK MONTH- STORY (Falls in April-May) Sage Narada explains the story of a brahmana, Devasarma. Devasarma was very poor and had no children. He was very frustrated and told his wife Sumana: “We have no money and children. What is the use of living without them? … Continue reading “POOR BRAHMANA AND VAISHAK MONTH – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 10th, 2017FIVE LESSONS FROM A PENCIL – STORY (By HH. Sacinandana Swami) When I was walking today, on the Island Mali Losinj, I felt my mind reach out over the blue sea to an island shimmering in the distance. When my mind returned, it brought a story with it, a … Continue reading “FIVE LESSONS FROM A PENCIL – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 10th, 2017GURU AND DISCIPLES – STORY Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur Maharaj gave this very nice example. A king used to maintain a group of monkeys for providing entertainment for his sons. The monkeys were very nicely fed with sumptuous delicacies everyday. The leader of the monkeys was well-versed in the … Continue reading “GURU AND DISCIPLES – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 10th, 2017LORD RAMA AND THE BOATMAN – STORY (A STORY BY HH SACINANDANA SWAMI) There is a very nice pastime in the Rama-lila. Lord Rama and Sita-devi have just been banished into exile. They are now in the forest and are approaching a very wide river which is called the … Continue reading “LORD RAMA AND THE BOATMAN – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 10th, 2017Why do we read Gita, even if we can’t understand or remember? – STORY An old Farmer lived on a farm in the mountains with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading his Bhagavat Gita. His grandson wanted to be just … Continue reading “Why do we read Gita, even if we can’t understand or remember? – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 2nd, 2019ODANA SASTHI – CEREMONY FOR LORD JAGANNATHA – STORY! Sadhana Sasthi is a festival to show our love to Lord Jagannatha by protecting his deity with a cloth purchased from a weaver. This ceremony marks the start of winter and hence Lord Jagannath is protected from the cold with … Continue reading “ODANA SASTHI – CEREMONY FOR LORD JAGANNATHA – STORY!”
Posted or Updated on December 9th, 2017TRAGEDY IS ALSO A BLESSING OF GOD – STORY Years ago in Scotland, the Clark family had a dream. Clark and his wife worked and saved, making plans for their nine children and themselves to travel to the United States. It had taken years, but they had finally saved … Continue reading “TRAGEDY IS ALSO A BLESSING OF GOD – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 9th, 2017SUKADEV GOSVAMI TAKING ‘DIKSHA’ FROM KING JANAKA – STORY Interestingly, there is a story that shows that King Janaka was the initiating Spritual master for Sri Sukhadev Gosvami. Let us read that story: In the previous ages, Saints gave initiation to their disciples only after putting them through very … Continue reading “SUKADEV GOSVAMI TAKING ‘DIKSHA’ FROM KING JANAKA – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 9th, 2017WASHING AND VEDANTA – STORY: (by H.H. Sacinandana Swami) (adapted from ISKCON leadership journal) The vice-chancellor of Benares Hindu University, a popular man of his time named Madan Mohan Malaviya, went to the Gaudiya Math with some intricate, philosophical questions to present to Sri Bakthi Siddhantha Sarasvati Thakura, guru … Continue reading “WASHING AND VEDANTA – STORY:”
Posted or Updated on December 9th, 2017KRISHNA HELPS HIS DEVOTEES IN HIS OWN WAY – STORY A STORY SENT BY Dr.AKASH ARORA: Once a man came out of the car and he entered the airport in a hurry. The plane was ready to fly. He had to reach a conference that was specially organized for … Continue reading “KRISHNA HELPS HIS DEVOTEES IN HIS OWN WAY – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 8th, 2017God Provides! – Story A generous king once ruled in the land of Andhra. Every day two beggars used to come to him for alms and he always gave them food and money. On receiving the alms one of them, the older one, used to say: “God provides.” The … Continue reading “God Provides! – Story”
Posted or Updated on December 8th, 2017PRECIOUS THINGS OFTEN LOOK WORTHLESS – STORY A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso (Spanish artist who lived in France) to Raphael (Italian painter). They would often sit together and admire the great works of … Continue reading “PRECIOUS THINGS OFTEN LOOK WORTHLESS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 8th, 2017KRISHNA CHANGES ONE’S DESTINY – STORY When Krishna was trying to save Arjuna, from the arrows of Duryodhana during his battle with king Jayadratha, one arrow came so fast that it was going to hit Arjuna right in between his eyebrows, Mahabharat tells us and at that time, all … Continue reading “KRISHNA CHANGES ONE’S DESTINY – STORY:”
Posted or Updated on December 8th, 2017Title: LIFE IS A SHORT STAY AND THIS WORLD IS A HOSTEL – STORY Just after the demigods had been successful in a battle with the demons, Indradeva decided to make some renovations to his home. He called Visvakarma, the architect of the demigods, and began to instruct him … Continue reading “LIFE IS A SHORT STAY AND THIS WORLD IS A HOSTEL – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 8th, 2017SMALL BUT REAL HELP – STORY A Story sent by Meera Mukundan: One day Lord Krishna & Arjuna were taking their usual walk, when they came across an old Brahmin begging, taking pity on his condition, Arjuna gave him a bag of gold coins. The man was overjoyed. On … Continue reading “SMALL BUT REAL HELP – STORY:”
Posted or Updated on December 8th, 2017KRISHNA’s DEVOTEE NEVER PERISHES – STORY There was a great devotee of the Lord Panduranga, by the name Yoga Paramananda living on the banks of the Chandra Bhaga river in the pilgrimage place of Pandripur. Every morning he used to come to river banks and recite the 700 verses … Continue reading “KRISHNA’s DEVOTEE NEVER PERISHES – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 8th, 2017STORY : THOSE HAVING THE LORD WITH THEM ALWAYS WIN! A story sent by Dr Akash Arora: Arjuna once got a very big gnawing doubt. If Rama was really a good archer, why did not build a bridge of arrows? Why did he have to struggle so long with … Continue reading “STORY : THOSE HAVING THE LORD WITH THEM ALWAYS WIN!”
Posted or Updated on December 8th, 2017Triple Filter Test before you speak or hear something – STORY. In ancient Greece (469 – 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day an acquaintance ran up to him excitedly and said: “Socrates, do you know what I just heard about Diogenes?” “Wait a moment,” … Continue reading “Triple Filter Test before you speak or hear something – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 7th, 2017KRISHNA – THE PERFECT CREATOR – STORY It was a hot day. Ramu began the long journey to his uncle’s village. On the Way,Ramu saw a huge banyan tree spreading its branches, welcoming him to rest under it’s shade. Ramu lay down on the cool grass reveling in the … Continue reading “KRISHNA – THE PERFECT CREATOR – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 7th, 2017SERVE THE LORD; DON’T EXPECT HIS SERVICE BACK – STORY From Srila Prabhupada lecture: Sanatana Gosvami and Rupa Gosvami, two brothers, they went to Vrndavana for devotional service. So their all business was… Rupa Gosvami, especially, he was always engaged in writing books. And when he was hungry, he … Continue reading “SERVE THE LORD; DON’T EXPECT HIS SERVICE BACK – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 7th, 2017KRISHNA’s NAMES GIVE RELIEF FOR GHOSTS – STORY There was one brahmana who was vidagdha-pandita, very proficient in Vedas. He was a very greedy person. Once he and all of his brahmana friends unknowingly ate some foodstuffs which had been offered to the bhutas , pretas and ghosts. When … Continue reading “KRISHNA’s NAMES GIVE RELIEF FOR GHOSTS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 7th, 2017Title: HELPING THE NEEDY IS PLEASING THE GOD – STORY A story from Srimad Bhagavatam : Rantideva is glorified not only in human society but also in the society of the demigods (devas), for his exemplary tolerance, compassion, and selflessness. Rantideva never endeavored to earn anything. He would enjoy … Continue reading “HELPING THE NEEDY IS PLEASING THE GOD – STORY”
Posted or Updated on September 25th, 2018Cure for Krishna’s sickness – Story ( A Story narrated by H.H. Gour Govinda Swami in his book “Mathura meet Vrindavana” ) In Dwarka, Krishna once manifest His jvara-lila. He was shivering with high fever. Narada Muni came and saw Krishna shivering: Prepare, Analyze & Match horoscopes; Release Matrimonial … Continue reading “CURE FOR KRISHNA’s SICKNESS – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 7th, 2017NARADA, HANUMAN AND A MAN WHO CHANTED AT TOILET – STORY (A story narrated by His Holiness Sacinandana Swami) Once, Narada Muni met one household man and was preaching to him about the value of chanting of the holy names of Lord Rama. But this man said as all … Continue reading “NARADA, HANUMAN AND A MAN WHO CHANTED AT TOILET – STORY”
Posted or Updated on December 6th, 2017Chant Lord’s Names and get protected – Story A story sent by DrAkash Arora: Lord’s name is always powerful than any thing even more than lord himself. Regarding this, there is a story in the lilas of Lord Ram and Hanuman. Once, The king of Kashi happens to be … Continue reading “Chant Lord’s Names and get protected – Story”
Posted or Updated on December 6th, 2017A nice story of Krishna smashing the pride of Satyabhama, Garuda and Sudarshan chakra . Once it so happened Satyabhama was proud that ‘I am so beautiful. What are these other queens? They are all rubbish’. Krishna came to know about this and thought this has to be set … Continue reading “Krishna smashing the pride of Satyabhama, Garuda and Sudarshan chakra – Story”