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Updated August 15th, 2026Talent is related to Persons, not tools – Story! The kitchen tap in our house started leaking again. With a sigh, I called a plumber. A middle-aged man arrived within minutes. He had a calm demeanor and a steady gait, carrying an old, faded toolbox. I watched him work. First, he picked … Continue reading “Talent is related to Persons, not tools – Story!”
Updated August 8th, 2026Lord accepts our desire to serve Him – Story! He was a renowned astrologer. Whenever he analysed a horoscope and made a prediction, it was as if Lord Brahma himself had spoken; such was his mastery and expertise in the field. Consequently, people from far and wide would come to meet him … Continue reading “Lord accepts our desire to serve Him – Story!”
Updated July 25th, 2026Why Krishna did not kill Jarasandha but ran away from him? – Story Jarasantha had a serious enemity with Krishna and Balarama. Jarasandha had given his daughters in marriage to Kamsa, the king of Mathura. But Krishna killed Jarasandha’s son in law Kamsa. Jarasandha took the vow to destroy Krishna and the … Continue reading “Why Krishna did not kill Jarasandha but ran away from him? – Story”
Updated July 12th, 2026 ENDLESS BHAGAVAD GITA – STORY An old man was sitting at the door of his house every day and reading the Bhagavad Gita. A young man had been watching this for many days. One day he came to him and asked: “Ji! You always read this book. How long have you been … Continue reading “ENDLESS BHAGAVAD GITA – STORY”
Updated June 27th, 2026SIMPLE LIVING & HIGH THINKING – STORY The devotees are advised to lead a simple life, but to think higher. We have many examples among great vaishnavas who were spiritually very intelligent, but led a simple life. But we have very few examples for Simple living high thinking among common people and … Continue reading “SIMPLE LIVING & HIGH THINKING – STORY”
Updated June 13th, 2026A miracle by Tulasidas – Story! This is a great miracle by Tulasidas. A gentle dawn mist lay over the banks of the River Ganges. The city of Kashi had not yet fully awakened. Yet, the sound of the temple bell at the shrine of Lord Vishwanath had already reached the heavens. … Continue reading “A miracle by Tulasidas – Story!”
Updated May 20th, 2026Doctor Treats; God Heals – Real Story! (This Story has been reposted with gratitude & thanks from the Postings of Dr.Saravanan, Chennai in his Social media to be read by our readers to know the God as healer!) Note: The Lord Vaitheeswara mentioned by him in this Story is Lord Shiva who … Continue reading “Doctor Treats; God Heals – Real Story!”
Updated May 9th, 2026True Devotion attracts Krishna- Story! There was a devotee who, every day, would walk through the streets singing the 11th verse of the Bhaja Govindam, going from door to door to beg for food before partaking of his meal. One day, as he was walking along the street singing in this manner, … Continue reading “True Devotion attracts Krishna- Story!”
Updated April 25th, 2026The Ganges flows into a well – Story! This is a true lila of Lord Shiva happened in a village of Tamilnadu called “Thiruvisai nallur” that is popular in that state. On the day of the New Moon (Amavasya) in the month of Karthik, Thiruvisanallur usually witnesses a veritable flood of people. … Continue reading “The Ganges flows into a well – Story!”
Updated April 12th, 2026Glories of River Kaveri – Story (Thula Purana) Kaveri Matha, who is a devatha, transforms into a river and marries the King of the Oceans. Indeed, she was born as the daughter of a king named Kavera. So, she received the name Kaveri and became a river. Because she married the King … Continue reading “Glories of River Kaveri – Story”
Updated March 28th, 2026Misunderstanding Spoils Relations- Story! After the passing of a jewellery merchant, his family fell into dire straits. They reached a point where they did not even have enough money to provide for their daily meals. One day, the merchant’s wife called her son, placed a sapphire-studded necklace in his hands, and said: … Continue reading “Misunderstanding Spoils Relations- Story!”
Updated March 14th, 2026Cows are auspicious – Story! Did you know that having the breath of cows fall upon us is considered one of life’s great blessings? Once, a wealthy man came in search of Ramana Maharishi. He was a moneylender who earned his living by charging interest— and a veritable miser. He was afflicted … Continue reading “Cows are auspicious – Story!”
Updated March 1st, 2026Forgiveness is the medicine – Story! A brother of mine was very close to his friend for 15 years. (I refers to the writer of this story) Both of them grew up together, studied together. So close that no matter was hidden from each other! But one day, over a small money … Continue reading “Forgiveness is the medicine – Story!”
Updated February 13th, 2026Krishna demands wages after working – Story! This interesting, but a blissful incident is about a custom of a thousand vessel offering which is Guruvayur Krishna’s merciful Lila! God is the one who performs unimaginable events and through them, he makes people realize the knowledge of the soul. Four elderly Krishna devotees … Continue reading “Krishna demands wages after working – Story!”
Updated February 12th, 2026Let the things Go – Story Just as the world we live in is vast in front of us, our mind is also vast in its senses. Sometimes we can see the world before our eyes in silence without any fuss. But the mind is always troubled and restless. So what can … Continue reading “Let the things Go – Story”
Updated January 17th, 2026Offense against Sanyasis & devotees – Story A thrilling true incident in the history: He was an ascetic who had renounced everything. He had no food; if he felt hungry, he would stand in front of a house and clap his hands twice. If someone heard the sound and offered him food, … Continue reading “Offense against Sanyasis & devotees – Story”
Updated December 26th, 2025Dangers of Being Indebted – Story! When a shopkeeper opened his shop, a woman came and said: “Sir, here is your 10 rupees.” The shopkeeper looked at the poor woman with questioning eyes, as if asking: “When did I give you 10 rupees?” The woman replied: “Yesterday evening I bought some items. … Continue reading “Dangers of Being Indebted – Story!”
Updated November 29th, 2025Whole world belongs to Krishna – Story! Krishna comes to Hastinapura. Decorative arches all over the streets. Krishna was welcomed with a full kumbha honours. Krishna gets down from his chariot to welcome Bhishma and Drona. Huge palaces as far as the eye can see! Krishna asks: “There is a house painted … Continue reading “Whole world belongs to Krishna – Story!”
Updated November 9th, 2025Clever Teacher & Thief – Story A respected school teacher had recently retired. He and his wife were living in an apartment in Bhopal. For the festival of Dussehra, they decided to go to their hometown. Before leaving for their hometown, the teacher thought to himself: “What if a thief enters the … Continue reading “Clever Teacher & Thief – Story”
Updated October 18th, 2025Lord Protects in His own way – Story A ship caught in a severe storm is lost at sea and sinks. One of the sailors cries out, “Narayana! Save me.” The waves wash him ashore on a nearby island. Frightened by the deserted island, he asks: “Narayana! Let me escape from here … Continue reading “Lord Protects in His own way – Story”
Updated September 25th, 2025Krishna responds Selfless Call – Story A devotee used to go from house to house every day, singing the Krishna Bhaja Govindam, and begging for food. One day, while he was singing and bringing food along the road, a 10-year-old girl called that devotee. She said, “Swami, are you coming to my … Continue reading “Krishna responds Selfless Call – Story”
Updated September 20th, 2025TWO SHORT STORIES BY SRILA PRABHUPADA! Srila Prabhupada has shared many stories while speaking and preaching. These two very short stories are very interesting: Indian man (2): … political things. Two and two will always be four. But we people don’t agree so far. Prabhupada: Yes. You want five. Indian man (2): [laughter] We … Continue reading “TWO SHORT STORIES BY SRILA PRABHUPADA!”
Updated August 23rd, 2025Durga Devi helps her devotee – Story This is a Real incident happened in the life of a Durga devotee! That Devi Upasak (Parvati / Durga devi preacher) had once borrowed money from a wealthy man and had signed a deed promising to repay it within a specified period. But he was … Continue reading “Durga Devi helps her devotee – Story”
Updated August 16th, 2025 Narada Muni visits Srila Prabhupada’s Kirtan It is thrilling to know that Sri Narada Muni himself visited to hear and take part in the kirtan led by Srila Prabhupada. Let us read those incidents: LONDON: Yamuna Devi Dasi – London 1969 Says: One night an extraordinary thing happened. Prabhupada led the … Continue reading “Narada Muni visits Srila Prabhupada’s Kirtan”
Updated August 2nd, 2025Life is Impermanent – Story! In an instant, the entire palace of Hastinapura became bustling. Krishna is going to come in a short while! The news has just come from the servant who came from Dwaraka. Yuthishtra hurriedly came to the gate of the palace to meet and welcome Krishna. Arjuna, Bhima, … Continue reading “Life is Impermanent – Story!”
Updated July 19th, 2025Hanuman – the aspect of Shiva – Story! It is a well-known fact that Hanuman is the best devotee of Rama. But there is a reason why some say that he is one with the aspect of Shiva! In the Vaishnava tradition, Garudazhvar (Garuda – Vehicle of Narayana) is called the Great … Continue reading “Hanuman – the aspect of Shiva – Story!”
Updated July 13th, 2025Ujjayini Mahakaleshwar – Story The place where the Lord Shiva gave salvation to a funeral ground assistant and his wife. The Basmarthi Abhishek is held at Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain every morning at 4.00 am. A human body that has died a natural death is cremated and the ashes are used for Abhishek. … Continue reading “Ujjayini Mahakaleshwar – Story”
Updated July 4th, 2025The Lord reveals Himself – Story The great Ramanuja who gave the conch chakra as a symbol to the Lord balaji of the seven hills of Tirupati. Let us read that incident here: Ramanuja, the most important of the Sri Vaishnava Acharyas, has made various renovations in Tirupati. In particular, it was … Continue reading “The Lord reveals Himself – Story”
Updated June 28th, 2025Be Grateful to God – Story An 80-year-old man underwent a heart surgery. The operation/ surgery went well. The hospital staff handed him a bill for 8 lakh rupees. When he saw the bill, he could not control his tears. Seeing the old man’s pitiful tears, the doctor said: “Don’t cry, I … Continue reading “Be Grateful to God – Story”
Updated June 22nd, 2025Sea without waves in Rameswaram -Story! The Puranas say that bathing in the Rameswaram Agni Theertha sea on the Amavasya thithi is very beneficial. Ravana abducted Sita and imprisoned her in Sri Lanka. Sri Rama went to Sri Lanka with the Vanara army and fought and rescued Sita. Since Sita had been … Continue reading “Sea without waves in Rameswaram -Story!”
Updated June 14th, 2025Krishna is the protector of all – Story Krishna is the protector of all living beings. This true incident proves that. During the time of Ramanuja, there was a poor Vaishnava. He would not do any work in the temple. He would not do any recitation of mantras. But he would come … Continue reading “Krishna is the protector of all – Story”
Updated June 7th, 2025Srila Prabhupada’s Cooking Style – Story! In the image, Srila Prabhupada shows his assistant Upendra his 3 Tier Brass Cooker on June 1975, in Denver, Colorado. An excerpt from the book on Srila Prabhupada’s cooker (Yamuna Devi’s India Journal 1970-1972) by HG Yamuna Devi Dasi. Getting inspired, I have Posted with Thanks … Continue reading “Srila Prabhupada’s Cooking Style – Story!”
Updated May 31st, 2025ORIGIN OF HANUMAN – STORY When Lord Shiva woke up from his meditation, He chanted the name of Lord Rama. Goddess Parvati, looking at the Lord asked: “Swami, you are the God above all others. So, why are you mentioning the name of another God?” Shiva replied: “Devi, the letter ‘Rama’ means … Continue reading “ORIGIN OF HANUMAN – STORY”
Updated May 24th, 2025Red Loincloth of Guruvayur Krishna – Story Loincloth is a piece of cloth (Kaupin) worn to hide their private parts by men. A Red Loincloth is worn by Guruvayur Krishna during nights. Once upon a time, there was an old woman. She was an ardent devotee of Guruvayur Krishna. She used to … Continue reading “Red Loincloth of Guruvayur Krishna – Story”
Updated May 16th, 2025Protect the Relationships – Story After the demise of a jeweler, his family suffered very bad. They have even reached a situation where there is not enough money to eat. One day the jeweler’s wife called her son and gave a sapphire necklace in his hand … “Son, take this and go … Continue reading “Protect the Relationships – Story”
Updated May 12th, 2025Plant Pollution – Story Pollution is not only for humans, but also for trees. If you go near trees without cleanliness and manners, it harms the tree. This incident proves this: What subject is this? Biology? Pathology? – The Lord only knows! A Shiva devotee used to perform Shiva puja daily. He … Continue reading “Plant Pollution – Story”
Updated May 3rd, 2025Think big in life – Story A husband took his wife to the riverbank. He gave her a bag. He showed her big stones. He said, “Fill this bag with those stones.” The wife filled it up and brought it back. She said, “You can’t fill it any more.” The husband picked … Continue reading “Think big in life – Story”
Updated April 19th, 2025BARBER STORIES WITH A GREAT MESSAGE! SHORT STORY-1: Old man has 8 hair on his head. He went to Barber shop. Barber in anger asked: shall i cut or count? Old man smiled and said: Free Star Matching; Pay & Analyze/ Match Horoscopes; Donate; Private Counselling; Release Ads; Buy in our Amazon … Continue reading “BARBER STORIES WITH A GREAT MESSAGE!”
Updated April 12th, 2025The Jewel Syamanthaka – Story Satrajit is a prominent Yadava. He was a worshipper of the sun god. The sun god Surya was so pleased with him and hence he presented him with a rare jewel, an immense diamond of rare lustre. Satrajit prostrated before the sun god and wearing it round … Continue reading “The Jewel Syamanthaka – Story”
Updated May 9th, 2025Rukmini’s Letter to Krishna – Story Krishna, who was reclining on a couch saw an old man approaching and immediately getting down, took him by the arm and led him to his couch and gently said: “Good sir, did you have a pleasant journey? Is Dharma followed in the land you come … Continue reading “Rukmini’s Letter to Krishna – Story”
Updated March 22nd, 2025Rathasapthami – Stories & Importance! STORY-1: Rishi Kashyap’s wife Aditi was pregnant. One day, while she was serving food to her husband, someone knocked on the door. She went to see who it was. A Brahmana asked: “Give me something to eat.” “Wait for sometime,” Aditi said. Free Star Matching; Pay & … Continue reading “Rathasapthami – Stories & Importance!”
Updated March 15th, 2025Without Guru, No Grace – Story Ambareesh was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. When the devotion of the great emperor Ambareesh grew, the Lord took him to the feet of ‘Sudarshana Chakra’. Ambareesh, who had ‘Sudarshana Chakra’ as his guru, used to observe the ‘Ekadashi Vrata’ (fasting) of ‘living with the … Continue reading “Without Guru, No Grace – Story”
Updated March 9th, 2025Urjitha the Lord Trivikrama- Story Mahabali promised Vamana Deva that he would give him three feet of land. Determined to fulfill his promise, he poured water from his water pot and gave it to him. When the water he poured reached Vamana’s hand, He began to grow rapidly into the state of … Continue reading “Urjitha the Lord Trivikrama- Story”
Updated March 2nd, 2025Power of Gayatri Mantra – Story About six hundred years ago, a Kerala king who ruled from Thiruvananthapuram fell ill with an incurable disease. Despite all the medical treatments he received, he could not get rid of the disease. We call it “royal medicine”, but despite all the treatment he received, he … Continue reading “Power of Gayatri Mantra – Story”
Updated February 15th, 2025EFFECTS OF LIVING ONLINE – STORY I hung out at the bank with my dad for an hour because he needed to transfer some money. I couldn’t resist and asked him, “Dad, why don’t we set up your online banking?” He replied, “Why would I do that?” I said, “Well, then you … Continue reading “EFFECTS OF LIVING ONLINE – STORY”
Updated February 8th, 2025Law in Kaliyuga – Story One night, a thief was making a hole in the wall of a wealthy trader’s house to steal. At that time, it was raining heavily, and when he entered the trader’s house through the hole, the wall collapsed and the thief died. The next morning, the trader … Continue reading “Law in Kaliyuga – Story”
Updated February 1st, 2025Sacrifice of Soldiers – Story Decades ago, a letter from a village in Himachal Pradesh, arrived at the Ministry of Defense. The writer was a school teacher and his request was as follows. He asked, “If possible, could my wife and I be granted the permission to see the place where our … Continue reading “Sacrifice of Soldiers – Story”
Updated January 25th, 2025ELDERS ARE BRILLIANT – STORY An 83-year-old elderly woman, lying on the bed, said to her 87-year-old elderly husband: “Listen…..I just looked out of the window and thought the garage light was on. Will you go and turn off the garage light ?” The old man got up from the bed with … Continue reading “ELDERS ARE BRILLIANT – STORY”
Updated October 21st, 2025Krishna sees the Heart – Story One of the 108 Divya desam temples in Kerala is Thiruvalla. There was a man there who could live by eating dead bodies. He was a great devotee of Lord Shiva called Kandakarna. He used to chant the name of Shiva all the time. Not only … Continue reading “Krishna sees the Heart – Story”
Updated January 12th, 2025Lord can do anything – Story! In a village, a great Vaishnava devotee wanted him to serve the Lord Badri Narayana (Krishna). And at that time he had to go on foot. So he started saving money in his bank account every day for his travel expenses. In the meantime, his marriage … Continue reading “Lord can do anything – Story!”
Updated January 4th, 2025Old Age Home – Story After his father died, his son put his mother in a nursing home because he could not take care of her. Since his wife also went to work, he put his mother in an old age home because there was no one to take care of her … Continue reading “Old Age Home – Story”
Updated December 27th, 2024Don’t misappropriate others’ property – Story Once the young princes of Dwaraka had gone to the nearby forests for a picnic. There they saw an ancient moss covered well and peeped inside out of curiosity. There was a huge lizard at the bottom of the dry well. The children tried to pull … Continue reading “Don’t misappropriate others’ property – Story”
Updated December 21st, 2024Share the Responsibilities – Story! The woman of the house was always in a state of tension and irritability due to her workload and concern for her family members. But for a few days, she was calm and peaceful, without any tension, anger or irritability. One day, her husband told the woman, … Continue reading “Share the Responsibilities – Story!”
Updated December 15th, 2024Falsely Religious Or Rational – Story In a company, the HR manager gives a form to a new employee who has just joined the office. The HR Manager asked him to fill it out. Visitor: So, It seems you have asked me what my religion is! HR MANAGER: Yes, please write down … Continue reading “Falsely Religious Or Rational – Story”
Updated December 8th, 2024Krishna Knows our needs – Story! If you ask Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj whether his two eyes have any names, he can only say, ‘Yes, my eyes have names’ Do you know what their names are? One is Samartha Ramadas, and the other is Tukaram Maharaj. It was the first eye Samartha Ramadas … Continue reading “Krishna Knows our needs – Story!”
Updated November 30th, 2024Face the Problems Boldly – Story! A male and female birds were living happily in a forest. The female bird became pregnant and started laying eggs. Both birds were very happy to become parents. One day, when the two birds left the nest to look for prey, a snake climbed up the … Continue reading “Face the Problems Boldly – Story!”
Updated November 16th, 2024Kshatriya Dharma – Story Kanika told Dhrithrashtra that a king should show no mercy to his enemies. To clarify his position, he related a story that explains Kshatriya dharma nicely: In the forests lived a jackal who is wise, but selfish and master of the art of political rules, with his four … Continue reading “Kshatriya Dharma – Story”
Updated November 8th, 2024The devotees are Superior – Story! A devotee of Vishnu ended his earthly life and went to Vaikunta. Vishnu praised his good deeds in his earthly life and said, “You have got the life of Vaikunda because of your good deeds. You can be happy here.” The devotee said to Vishnu: “Lord! … Continue reading “The devotees are Superior – Story!”
Updated October 26th, 2024PREACHERS CHANGE THE LIVES – STORY! A rich man went to a Rishi and said: ‘I have everything. Peace is not the only one I have. What should I do to get it?” He said, “Well… I will tell you a story. There was a man named Kuppusamy with an old hat. … Continue reading “PREACHERS CHANGE THE LIVES – STORY”
Updated October 4th, 2024 Learn From Experiences – Story! Once upon a time, the Lion became hungry and he said to the fox: ‘Bring me something to eat, or I will eat you.’ The fox went to a donkey and said: ‘The Lion wants to make you king, come with me.’ When the Lion saw … Continue reading “Learn From Experiences – Story!”
Updated September 14th, 2024Lord Rama, a Boatman – Story Sri Rama went to the forest for exile. As per the father’s orders, Sita and Lakshmana go with him. They had to cross the river Ganges and go to the other side. The boatman Guha was the first to see Rama. He knew everything about Sri … Continue reading “Lord Rama, a Boatman – Story”
Updated September 6th, 2024POLITICS IN KALIYUGA – STORY One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill. the barber replied: ‘I cannot accept money from you, I’m doing community service this week.” The florist was pleased and left the shop. When the barber went to … Continue reading “POLITICS IN KALIYUGA – STORY”
Updated August 30th, 2024Decide based on Scriptures – Story! A District School Inspector had come for inspecting a class in a school. He wanted to get the feedback about the study environments from a student. He called a student by random choice. School Inspector: How are studies going on? Student : Ok, sir SI : … Continue reading “Decide based on Scriptures – Story!”
Updated August 23rd, 2024KARMA MEANS REACTIONS- STORY! One of the purpose of Krishna avatar is to kill the demons and save the devotees. Krishna killed Kamsa who were keeping Krishna’s parents VAsudev and Devki in jail. After Sri Krishna Killed Kamsa, He went to the Jail to Release Vasudev and Devki, his Father and Mother. … Continue reading “KARMA MEANS REACTIONS- STORY”
Updated July 26th, 2024FAITH MATTERS – STORY! Every morning walking on the beach, a man prayed the God like this: “God, in my life Be with me till the end” One day in his dream God appeared and said: “When you walk everyday My footsteps are near you. Footprints are also visible. I am with … Continue reading “FAITH MATTERS – STORY!”
Updated July 19th, 2024MARRIAGE CONDITIONS – STORY A Girl’s father gets a call. Without allowing the opponent to talk, he starts to list his conditions for giving her daughter in marriage, thinking that the caller is a boy’s father. Discussion starts: “Sir… I am from T. Nagar in Chennai and want to talk to you … Continue reading “MARRIAGE CONDITIONS – STORY”
Updated July 12th, 2024FOCUS ON GOD – STORY “I Won’t Go To The Temple Again…” A daughter went to her father and said… “I won’t be going to temple anymore..” The father said: “may I ask why?” She said: Free Star Matching; Pay & Analyze/ Match Horoscopes; Donate; Private Counselling; Release Ads; Buy in our … Continue reading “FOCUS ON GOD – STORY”
Updated July 5th, 2024The Lord is Feverish – Story! Srirangam in Tamilnadu is called Bhuloga Vaikunta. It is the First among the 108 Divya desams. That temple and tower is very big and tall. Its primary deity is Sri Ranganatha who is Govinda, ie, Krishna Himself. He is called as “Periya Perumal” meaning “Big Vishnu” … Continue reading “The Lord is Feverish – Story!”
Updated June 28th, 2024Saranagati (Surrender) – Story Parasara Bhattar was the son of Koorathazhvan, the chief disciple of Sri Ramanuja. Ranganayaki’s mother and Thiruvaranganathan raised him as their own son. He was once walking on a forest path. Suddenly he saw a scene there and fainted. As Butter did not return home after a long … Continue reading “Saranagati (Surrender) – Story”
Updated June 11th, 2024Lord Jagannath’s Mercy! – Story! If you give something to the Lord Jagannath, He will offer multiple times! This incident shows that: This is the story of a great devotee of Lord Jagannath, Dasia Bauri who lived in extreme poverty. Once, people from his village were going to the Jagannath Temple in … Continue reading “Lord Jagannath’s Mercy! – Story!”
Updated May 18th, 2024Be useful to Others – Story A tiger strayed from the jungle and entered the rest room of the a corporate company. That tiger was nervous. The tiger was hiding in a dark corner of the toilet. The tiger, which had not eaten anything for three days, became hungry. On the fourth … Continue reading “Be useful to Others – Story”
Updated May 11th, 2024SHOW OF GRATITUDE – STORY (A Real Incident happened in the USA) A few years ago a humpback whale was caught in a net in California, USA. The whale could not swim because the ropes were entangled all over its body. Conservationists planned to decapitate the 50-foot-long whale. A man can be … Continue reading “SHOW OF GRATITUDE – STORY”
Updated April 27th, 2024King but son of a beggar – Story! There was a king in a village. He had a minister. They both went for a walk one evening. They were going for a long time. Then the king saw a cucumber hanging on a vine… “The minister told me to pick that cucumber … Continue reading “King but son of a beggar – Story!”
Updated April 13th, 2024LORD RAMA’s MERCY – STORY Gopanna (Bhadrachalam Ramadas) used to celebrate the Rama Navami utsav in a grand way every year. His wife herself cooked food for all the guests for she realized what an honour it was to cook for all these Sadhus. Therefore, she did not leave it in the … Continue reading “LORD RAMA’s MERCY – STORY”
Updated April 6th, 2024POWER OF THANKING – STORY The Six letter mantra is “THANKS” and Power of THANKING is not limited. It is exciting to say this. Look at the face of whoever you say THANKS to and you will understand the meaning of your word. If you follow these in your life you will … Continue reading “POWER OF THANKING – STORY”
Updated March 30th, 2024Everything is destined – Story! Whatever you are destined, It will definitely be given to you. This is the perfect system of God. A king, in a temple, was giving alms on the occasion of his child’s birthday. Then a very poor man came. He stood in line. The faces of others … Continue reading “Everything is destined – Story!”
Updated March 16th, 2024RIGHT TO LIVE – STORY This story happened in a foreign country. The case came to court when a shopkeeper handed over a boy to the police for stealing cheese and bread. The judge inquired into the crime and asked the boy: “Did you really steal some bread and cheese?”* The boy … Continue reading “RIGHT TO LIVE – STORY”
Updated March 2nd, 2024Be Qualified to Speak – Story A plane was flying from Coimbatore to Chennai. An atheist gets on that plane. On the adjacent seat, a girl is drawing a picture of Ganesha on paper. He started talking: “Why are you wasting time in drawing? It is not going to be a good … Continue reading “Be Qualified to Speak – Story”
Updated February 17th, 2024Lord Shiva’s Anger & Mercy – Story (From Srimad Bhagavatham 4th Canto, chapter-6) All of us know that Lord Shiva was insulted when Parvati devi attended the Yagna performed by her father Daksha. He did not even invite his daughter Parvati or Son in law Lord shiva for the Yagna. So, Parvati … Continue reading “Lord Shiva’s Anger & Mercy – Story”
Updated February 10th, 2024Leaders Set a Precedent – Story Once a feast party was arranged to reward Columbus, who accidentally found America. Some persons who were jealous of Columbus also attended that party. One of those jealous persons mocked telling like this; “Not only Columbus, had whoever sailed on the Atlantic ocean would have new … Continue reading “Leaders Set a Precedent – Story”
Updated January 27th, 2024Ayodhya Ram Lalla’s Lila – Story (Introduction of the persons involved in this Story: Mr. Vembu is the father of Mr. Sridhar Vembu. Sridhar Vembu is an Indian billionaire business magnate and the founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation. According to Forbes, he is the 55th richest person in India with a … Continue reading “Ayodhya Ram Lalla’s Lila – Story”
Updated January 20th, 2024Power of Saints – Story Initially, Saint Tukkaram was running a shop in his village. He would sing nice songs on God while doing the sales. The people too would sing with him. Usually Tukkaram would go home for lunch by requesting one of the visitor to have an eye on the … Continue reading “Power of Saints – Story”
Updated January 4th, 2024Krishna accepts Love behind the Offerings – Story Rich people offer variety of sweets and other food to the Lord. Poor people may offer just some flowers, fruits, milk, etc. What is important? Love or the offered materials? The Materials offered with Love is important if you can afford to spare the … Continue reading “Krishna accepts Love behind the Offerings – Story”
Updated December 30th, 2023One baby becomes 49 Babies – Story (From Srimad Bhagavatham) Having grown weak and thin because of strictly following the principles of the vow, Diti once unfortunately neglected to wash her mouth, hands and feet after eating and went to sleep during the evening twilight. Finding this fault, Indra, who has all … Continue reading “One baby becomes 49 Babies – Story”
Updated December 16th, 2023TREND OF KALIYUGA – STORY (Read Somewhere! Author not mentioned; Kudos to the writer) A Very thought provoking message that shows the trend of kaliyuga. What do these film actors or actresses do that they get 50 crores or 100 crores for each film? In a country where top scientists, doctors, engineers, … Continue reading “TREND OF KALIYUGA – STORY”
Updated December 8th, 2023Srila Prabhupada, a Pure devotee! – Story! Sripada Hrdayananda Babaji Maharaja was born in Radha Kunda and has been a pujari for 78 years. He lives next to the Radha Damodara Temple. At the beginning of the interview, upon being asked if he knew Srila Prabhupada, Babaji Maharaja began to cry. He … Continue reading “Srila Prabhupada, a Pure devotee! – Story!”
Updated December 2nd, 2023DHAAN & DHARMA – DIFFERENCE – STORY! What is the difference between dhaan and dharma? In the Mahabharata, Karna’s soul after leaving his body went to heaven after praying his father Sun God and the Lord Shiva. Sun God had a great pain mixed with doubt in his heart. Who to ask? … Continue reading “DHAAN & DHARMA – DIFFERENCE – STORY!”
Updated November 19th, 2023Boss Management -Story Our colleague Rohan avoids all office work but is master at buttering our boss Mr. Ganesh Chadda. He does all work as per Boss’ orders. Apart from Boss’s official work, he does all his personal tasks like depositing son’s college fee, buying daughter’s dance costume, car servicing job, complete … Continue reading “Boss Management -Story”
Updated November 4th, 2023Focus Only on God – Story (Story Sent by HG Damodara Vilas Das) A daughter went to her father and said: “I won’t be going to temple anymore..” The father said: “May I ask why?” She said: “When I go there All I see is people on their mobile phones during the … Continue reading “Focus Only on God – Story”
Updated October 29th, 2023Brahmanas represent Ancestors – story Garuda looked at Vishnu and said: “My Lord! The ancestors do not have gross body like us. How can it be true that they accept the food and the objects that we offer to them?” Vishnu replied: “It is true that Garuda. The ancestors do not have … Continue reading “Brahmanas represent Ancestors – story”
Updated October 22nd, 2023Life is a dream – Story Janaka Maharaja was sleeping one night. He then had a dream in which he dreams of being a beggar in great difficulty. In his dream, he was suffering. Then it didn’t seem like a dream to him. It was like reality. Startled, he screamed “Narayana”. Then, … Continue reading “Life is a dream – Story”
Updated October 14th, 2023DISABLED HEART – STORY A beautiful girl, looking like an angel, boarded a plane. She went up and looked for her seat. When she went there, there was a man who had lost both his hands sitting on the seat next to her seat. When she saw him, she felt a kind … Continue reading “DISABLED HEART – STORY”
Updated October 8th, 2023Motive Matters in Charity – Story A woman was cleaning her home. “Ma…ma… please give some biksha”. The lady of the house came out and saw a beggar begging for some alms. She called her five years old daughter who was playing on the street. She took the rice with her own … Continue reading “Motive Matters in Charity – Story”
Updated September 30th, 2023DISEASED MATERIAL WORLD -STORY A talented young man moved from India to Vancouver, Canada. He went to the biggest supermarket there and met the owner and asked for a job as a salesman. He also said that he already had experience working as a salesman in India. Impressed by his looks, the … Continue reading “DISEASED MATERIAL WORLD -STORY”
Updated September 22nd, 2023NAVADVIPA MAHIMA – STORY (By HH Jayapatākā Swami, 26 Aug 2020, Māyāpur) One day Rādhārāṇī was playing on the flute. And Kṛṣṇa was wondering who is playing the flute so sweetly? He came to Navadvīpa dhāma and saw that Rādhārāṇī was playing the flute. Rādhārāṇī has made Navadvīpa dhāma as an offering … Continue reading “NAVADVIPA MAHIMA – STORY”
Updated September 17th, 2023AIM FOR THE BIG – STORY A teacher once asked his students the following question: “If you had $86,400 and some thief ran away with $10, would you leave the $86,390 in your hand and run to get the $10? Or will you go with $86,400 without caring the lost $10?” All … Continue reading “AIM FOR THE BIG – STORY”
Updated September 10th, 2023World is a mirror – Story A dog was roaming the street. It missed the route and entered the palace. The dog who entered the room was shocked. There were hundreds of dogs around. Getting a little irritated, this dog said “urr.. urr..” Those hundred dogs also said in return “Urrr… Urr..” … Continue reading “World is a mirror – Story”
Updated September 2nd, 2023REAL HAPPINESS – STORY A beautiful and rich woman who wears expensive clothes and lives in luxury, went to see a counsellor. She said to him, “My life is a witch.. I feel empty no matter how much I have. Life drags on without meaning and without a goal. I have everything. … Continue reading “REAL HAPPINESS – STORY”
Updated August 26th, 2023Indebtedness to the cow – Story One day when a man came to kill a cow in a slaughterhouse, Gomata smiled at him. He saw it and asked: “I have come to kill you, even knowing that why are you laughing?” He asked. Then Gomata said: “I never ate steak. But my … Continue reading “Indebtedness to the cow – Story”
Updated August 11th, 2023POTENCY OF HARE KRISHNA MANTHRA – STORY (By HH Jayapataka Swami) Why do we chant 16 rounds, what is special about this Number? Answer by His Holiness Jayapataka Swami: Actually in some places, in the Vedas, it is said that if you chant 100,000 names of Krsna, that is enough to get … Continue reading “POTENCY OF HARE KRISHNA MANTHRA – STORY”
Updated August 5th, 2023PRIDE IN CHARITY – STORY Yuthishtra is Compassionate towards poor; A generous donor. Once upon a time, Yuthishtra himself became slightly proud about his generosity. Krishna, who understood that, thought that He should not leave him like this. He decided to correct him… One day, he came looking for Yuthishtra and said, … Continue reading “PRIDE IN CHARITY – STORY”
Updated July 22nd, 2023AN IDOL IS GOD HIMSELF- STORY Swami Vivekanandha once was staying in “Alwar” in Rajasthan in the palace of the king. That king had rational thoughts about God and religion. When the king was discussing with the swamiji, he accused the idol worship. He said that the people are worshiping the stones … Continue reading “AN IDOL IS GOD HIMSELF- STORY”
Updated July 15th, 2023Happiness is life – Story A bird prayed to see the God. The Lord also appeared to the bird with the melted heart. Seeing the Lord, the bird bowed down. Lord asked: “why you called me?” The bird said: “I wished to see my creator on a happy day” The Lord asked: … Continue reading “Happiness is life – Story”
Updated June 24th, 2023Love cultivates Athma – Story (The Story written by me (admin) based on the incident in the Scriptures) Yajnavalkya was the incarnation of Brahma deva. Yajnavalkya or Yagyavalkya is a Hindu Vedic sage figuring in the “Brihadaranyaka Upanishad”. Yajnavalkya proposes and debates metaphysical questions about the nature of existence, consciousness and impermanence … Continue reading “Love cultivates Athma – Story”
Updated June 17th, 2023ELIGIBILITY TO HEAR GITA – STORY Arjuna thought: “Krishna has blessed the great philosophical ocean of Gita for all mankind. Krishna preached Gita to Me. Why not to others? Pitamakar Bhishma may be qualified for philosophical studies. Since he is in the opposite camp, it may be justified to avoid him. But … Continue reading “ELIGIBILITY TO HEAR GITA – STORY”
Updated June 10th, 2023POWER OF ILLUSION – STORY We have read HERE about Chayavan Muni who was living under the water, one day, saw a male and female fish enjoying the pleasures together. This is the Power of Illusion. Srila Prabhupada gives a few more such examples here: “We read a similar story in the … Continue reading “POWER OF ILLUSION – STORY”
Updated June 3rd, 2023CYAVANA MUNI- STORY In Srimad Bhagavatam in ninth canto, there is a story of Cyavana muni. He was very powerful yogi. Millions of time more powerful than any materialist today in his ability to fulfill his material desires. He had attained very great mystic powers. And of course when one becomes very … Continue reading “CYAVANA MUNI- STORY”
Updated May 20th, 2023SPECIALITY OF RAMA – STORY Valmiki asks Narada who could be the one who is always pleasing. Narada replies that Lord Rama is the One who is always pleasing. Some are pleasing to a few but not to others. Some are pleasing at times, but unpleasant at other times. But Rama is … Continue reading “SPECIALITY OF RAMA – STORY”
Updated May 14th, 2023Sages & Sense Control – Story Sense Control is difficult even for the sages. This Post gives the interesting & brief stories of three such sages. Read: (1) There was once a sage who had certain specifications in mind, when it came to who he would marry. As a result, he was … Continue reading “Sages & Sense Control – Story”
Updated May 6th, 2023GREATNESS OF VEDAS – STORY (Read in “The Hindu” Newspaper Decades ago. Found that cutting today!) Sage Bharadwaja spent his life studying the Vedas, and yet he felt he had more to study and know. Once he did penance, and when asked what boon he wanted, he replied that he wanted his … Continue reading “GREATNESS OF VEDAS – STORY”
Updated April 22nd, 2023WORTHLESS KNOWLEDGE – STORY When Parasara was five years old, he lived in Srirangam, the largest temple in India. One day Digvijay Pandit, a great champion of logic, grammar and philosophy, traveled across India challenging scholars to debate. It happened 900 years ago and debating was India’s sport those days. Nobody cares … Continue reading “WORTHLESS KNOWLEDGE – STORY”
Updated April 16th, 2023CLEVER PEOPLE – STORY A rich miser told his wife before he died: “When I die, I want you to put all my money in the casket with me and then bury the casket” Wife promised: “Ok, dear”. Then, the husband died. Funeral ceremony started. The undertakers got ready to close the … Continue reading “CLEVER PEOPLE – STORY”
Updated April 8th, 2023SELFISH KALIYUGA – STORY A farmer was raising a horse and a goat. The horse and goat are best friends. One day the horse was infected with a virus. So the farmer brought a doctor to treat the horse. The doctor saw the condition of the horse and said that he would … Continue reading “SELFISH KALIYUGA – STORY”
Updated April 1st, 2023SAGE VALMIKI – STORY Sage Valmiki is said to be in the lineage of Sage Brighu. By chance he had to live with then hunters in the forest. So, he became a seasoned hunter and robber. However, he was initiated into enlightenment by a great sage Narada in a unique manner. Valmiki … Continue reading “SAGE VALMIKI – STORY”
Updated March 25th, 2023Superior Devotion – Story Sri Ramanuja’s disciple, Ananthalvan, was picking flowers and making garlands for Lord Balaji in Tirupati Garden. Wanting to test him, Lord Balaji sent a priest and asked him to tell him that he had been ordered to come immediately to the shrine. Priest also came and called Ananthalvan. … Continue reading “Superior Devotion – Story”
Updated March 12th, 2023Noble heart of a Sanyasi – Story This real incident happened in the Kanchi Kamakodi Mutt in Kancheepuram, Tamilnadu. Sri Chandrasekarendra Swami Sankaracharya was a revered Sanyasi who followed the Sanyasa rules strictly and stood as an example for how a Sanyasi should live the simplest life of purity even in this … Continue reading “Noble heart of a Sanyasi – Story”
Updated March 5th, 2023KRISHNA’s LOVE FOR RADHARANI – STORY One day , Radha was being bathed in the morning. All the sakhis and manjaris are around her, doing their different sevas. Someone is oiling her hair. Others are massaging different creams into her skin, some are putting perfumes in the water or preparing the clothes … Continue reading “KRISHNA’s LOVE FOR RADHARANI – STORY”
Updated February 26th, 2023THE LORD OF DEVOTEES – STORY Viewing the Lord Krishna in His child form is the rarest occurrence and even gods wait for eons to view that form. When Lord Shiva took the form of an ascetic and entered Gokul so that he could catch a glimpse of Lord Krishna. There have … Continue reading “THE LORD OF DEVOTEES – STORY”
Updated February 19th, 2023KING TOO IS A BEGGAR – STORY All the people – from the king to the beggars are longing for wealth. This story explains this nicely. When Akbar was Emperor of Delhi there lived a hermit in a hut in the forest. Many people visited the holy man. At one time he … Continue reading “KING TOO IS A BEGGAR – STORY”
Updated February 12th, 2023Goddess Katyayani – Story Gopis worshiped Goddess Katyayani to get Krishna as their husband. So, Goddess Katyayani has a role in the lilas of Krishna. Hence this Post on Goddess Katyayani. Goddess Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. On this day special bhandaras are organized by people. Worshipping Goddess … Continue reading “Goddess Katyayani – Story”
Updated February 4th, 2023GOPISVARA MAHADEVA LILA – STORY (As told by Srila Narayana Maharaja) A brahmana in Kasi Varanasi once prayed to Lord Siva: “I want to give my daughter in marriage, but I have no money. Please give me money.” Lord Siva told him, “Go to Vrndavana and meet with Srila Sanatana Gosvami. You … Continue reading “GOPISVARA MAHADEVA LILA – STORY”
Updated January 8th, 2023DANA NIVARTANA KUNDA – STORY Krishna performed lilas with the gopis in this Dana Nivartana Kunda. These lilas are explained in SRI DANA NIVARTANA KUNDA ASHTAKA by RAGHUNATHA DASA GOSWAMI. Let us read the meaning of that ashtakam here for your bliss: “At the foot of their favorite hill, the youthful couple … Continue reading “DANA NIVARTANA KUNDA – STORY”
Updated January 2nd, 2023BILVAMANGALA THAKURA – STORY (As told by Srila Narayana Maharaja) Once, in South India, there lived a beautiful pros…….te named Cintamani. She was 16 years old and danced and sang kirtana very sweetly. Everyone who saw her dance became attracted. Bilvamangala Thakura was a pious and religious brahmana, with a beautiful chaste … Continue reading “BILVAMANGALA THAKURA – STORY”
Updated December 25th, 2022RIVER GANGA – GLORIES & STORY PASTIME- (1) As Nityananda spoke, they went to Jannagara where they saw the enchanting hermitage of Jahnu Muni. Nityananda Prahhu explained, “This enchanting place named Jahnudvipa is known as Bhadravana. At this place, Jahnu Muni underwent penances and received darsana of the golden form of Gauranga.” … Continue reading “RIVER GANGA – GLORIES & STORY”
Updated December 18th, 2022Origin of Ganga – Story When Lord Vamana approached Bali Maharaja and begged three steps of land from him, Vamana pierced the covering of the universe with His second step. A few drops of water from the Causal Ocean leaked through this hole and became the sacred Ganga. The Ganges River purifies … Continue reading “Origin of Ganga – Story”
Updated December 11th, 2022GANGA WATER LIBERATES – STORY Following the instructions of the great sage Aurva, King Sagara reformed many clans, including the Yavanas, Sakas, Haihayas and Barbaras. The king did not kill them, but reformed them. Then, again following the instructions of Aurva, King Sagara performed asvamedha sacrifices, but the horse needed for such … Continue reading “GANGA WATER LIBERATES – STORY”
Updated December 3rd, 2022BHAGAVAD GITA LIBERATES – STORY! (Excerpt from HH Jayapataka Swami’s recent zoom class) “I was told in Tirupati, a person died. After he was taken to the crematorium on a stretcher, suddenly he sat up. All the people thought-what happened? The dead man has come back to life! (BACKGROUND OF KURUKSHETRA WAR … Continue reading “BHAGAVAD GITA LIBERATES – STORY!”
Updated November 27th, 2022Krishna demands Road Tax – Story Govardhana-puja is completed. Giriraja is Krsna Himself; and moreover, He has come from the heart of Radhika. He can fulfill our every desire very easily, and he can even give Krsna-Prema. He very rarely does so, but he can. Madhavavendra Puri went to Vrajabumi, Vrndavana, and … Continue reading “Krishna demands Road Tax – Story”
Updated November 20th, 2022ANNAKUDA MAHOTSAVA – STORY Annakuta Mohotsava is a very auspicious day. This day is observed in India during the month of Kartika. Many of Krsna’s other sweet pastimes were also performed in the month of Kartika. In this month, under the guidance of Nanda Baba, the Vrajavasis observed Govardhana puja. They did … Continue reading “ANNAKUDA MAHOTSAVA – STORY”
Updated November 13th, 2022Appearance of Govardhan Hill – Story While in Goloka Vrindavana, Krishna informed Srimati Radharani that She should now appear on earth as it was time for Them to perform Their different pastimes within the material world. Srimati Radharani replied that unless Vraja Dhama, the Yamuna and Govardhan Hill were present there, She … Continue reading “Appearance of Govardhan Hill – Story”
Updated November 6th, 2022Pandharpur – Land of Lord Vitthala – Story (By H.H.Lokanath Swami) Devoted pilgrims travel hundreds of kilometers and wait all night to see their Lord for a few moments. THROUGHOUT the provinces of India, the Supreme Lord is worshiped in various forms. In Andhra Pradesh He appears as Tirupati Balaji, in Kerala … Continue reading “Pandharpur – Land of Lord Vitthala – Story”
Updated October 30th, 2022REMEMBER GURU BEFORE ANY ACTION – STORY Once young boy went to a Gurukula to learn the Vedas. He was so excited since his master was renowned and was expert in the Shastras. He went to his master and said: “My dear Sir, I would like to learn Vedas from you”. The … Continue reading “REMEMBER GURU BEFORE ANY ACTION – STORY”
Updated October 23rd, 2022Lord Narshimha’s mercy – Story During the last Gaura Purnima festival, I (writer of story) called over a devotee in the crowd and asked her to distribute the Lord’s caranamrta to the ladies, which she did. Later, when she brought the caranamrta pot back, she remarked that Lord Nrsimhadeva was very merciful … Continue reading “Lord Narshimha’s mercy – Story”
Updated October 16th, 2022Don’t judge quickly – Story There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree, that was a great distance away. The first son went … Continue reading “Don’t judge quickly – Story”
Updated October 9th, 2022Be happy with Contented life – Story Once upon a time there lived a king in Benaras with 3 sons named Dhanaraj, Balaraj and Ananda. Suddenly one day the king left his body and the kingdom was seized by the minister. The minister took charge of the kingdom and cheated the 3 … Continue reading “Be happy with Contented life – Story”
Updated October 2nd, 2022KRISHNA AND THE THIEF – STORY A Brahmin, whose profession was singing the glories of the Lord, was once reciting Srimad Bhagavatham in the house of a patron. A thief broke into the house where the recital was going on and hid himself in the deep corner. Perforce, he had to listen to Srimad Bhagavatham. … Continue reading “KRISHNA AND THE THIEF – STORY”
Updated September 25th, 2022Krishna is Our Partner – Story One day, a very wealthy man was walking on the road. Along the way, he saw a beggar on the sidewalk. The rich man looks kindly on the beggar and asked, “How did you become a beggar?” The beggar said, “Sir, I’ve been applying for a job … Continue reading “Krishna is Our Partner – Story”
Updated September 18th, 2022Akbar’s visit to Swami Haridas – Story Mian Tansen was one among the navratnas of the court of Akbar. Tansen achieved this position by virtue of being an outstanding musician of Hindustani classic style. He not only could sing and play the rage to such perfection that lamps will lighten up as … Continue reading “Akbar’s visit to Swami Haridas – Story”
Updated September 11th, 2022Don’t Find Faults In Others – Story Once there was a king who distributed food to the brahmanas. One day, as he was giving out food to the priests, an eagle flew above holding a dead snake in his claws. Out of the mouth of the dead snake fell a drop of poison into … Continue reading “Don’t Find Faults In Others – Story”
Updated September 4th, 2022Remain Grateful – Story A bus full of passengers was traveling. Suddenly the weather changed and there was a huge downpour and lightening all around. They could see that the lightning would appear to come towards the bus and then go elsewhere. After 2 or 3 horrible instances of being saved from … Continue reading “Remain Grateful – Story”
Updated August 28th, 2022THE WEDDING PARTY – STORY (Story by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Goswami, Retold by H.H.Gour Govind Swami) One big jamidara [zamindar], great landlord, very materially opulent person was there in Calcutta city. He had a son. He arranged the marriage of his son with a girl in Shantipur. The marriage negotiations were made. … Continue reading “THE WEDDING PARTY – STORY”
Updated August 21st, 2022WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS – STORY (By HH.Sacinandana Swami) Thoughts are like guests. Special guests. Even after they have left, their aura remains and it can have an impact on others. It is best to watch which thoughts you allow in and entertain, and which ones you show the door the moment they … Continue reading “WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS – STORY”
Updated August 14th, 2022POWER OF HOLY NAME – STORY HH Tamal Krishna Goswami Maharaj was speaking in one lecture in Fiji that the Holy Name is the cure to everything. So one person in the audience asked: “Can your Holy Name finish the drought that is making the people suffer (in this area) since last three years?” … Continue reading “POWER OF HOLY NAME – STORY”
Updated August 7th, 2022What’s Inside us? – Story (By HH Bhakti Tirth Swami) “‘If I were to squeeze this orange as hard as I could, what would come out?” I asked him. He looked at me like I was a little crazy and said, ‘Juice, of course.’ ‘Do you think apple juice could come out … Continue reading “What’s Inside us? – Story”
Updated July 31st, 2022Potency of Prasadam – Story (From the biography of Ramanujacarya) Once Sripad Ramanujacarya was walking along a pond with few 5 top sannyasi disciples. Stopping by a pond, he took some prasadam and threw half of it in the water for the fishes. Then he got up to walk on. The fishes … Continue reading “Potency of Prasadam – Story”
Updated July 23rd, 2022DETERIORATION OF KALIYUGA – STORY After the Kurukshetra war, the Pandavas felt bad that so many people were killed so their eldest brother Yudhistira could become king. Krishna explained that He wanted them to teach dharma for the benefit of all citizens as the age of Kali or degradation was approaching. He asked the … Continue reading “DETERIORATION OF KALIYUGA – STORY”
Updated July 10th, 2022VAISHNAVA’s TRAVEL TO VAIKUNTA – STORY In this Post, Read the last Part of the miracles done by Guruvayur Krishna in His great devotee Poonthanam’s life as two true incidents: MIRACLE-1: As the great devotee of Krishna “Poonthanam” grew old, he found it very difficult to travel up to Guruvayur Krishna (Called … Continue reading “VAISHNAVA’s TRAVEL TO VAIKUNTA – STORY”
Updated July 3rd, 2022TREES IN DEVOTION – STORY There are two nice incidents related to the role of trees in devotion. STORY-(1): Guruvayur Manjula was a virtuous and devout girl. Every night, she used to bring garlands for the Lord. One day she was late and the temple was closed. She could only reach the banyan tree … Continue reading “TREES IN DEVOTION – STORY”
Updated June 26th, 2022LORD SIVA HEARS BHAGAVATHAM – STORY Once there lived an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna called Poonthaanam. He worshipped Guruvayoor Krishna with all his heart. People loved him for his beautiful Bhagavatam discourses. There is a temple in North Kerala called Kottiyoor. The presiding deity in the temple is Lord Siva. The … Continue reading “LORD SIVA HEARS BHAGAVATHAM – STORY”
Updated June 19th, 2022KRISHNA PROTECTS HIS DEVOTEES- STORY The pious Poonthanam (A great devotee of Lord Sri Guruvayoor Krishna) used to walk to his favorite temple of Guruvayoor which was about 60 to 70 Kilometers away from his home . The route to the temple was very desolate . The passengers felt very unsafe to … Continue reading “KRISHNA PROTECTS HIS DEVOTEES- STORY”
Updated June 11th, 2022KRISHNA EDITS A BOOK – STORY “Narayaneeyam” is a Popular master-hymn in sanskrit written by Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri . Narayaneeyam is the condensed version of Srimad Bhagavatham. Once, He was suffering from severe paralysis. As a prayer or remedy, he started the composition of Narayaneeyam. By the time he finished “Narayaneeyam”, Melpathur … Continue reading “KRISHNA EDITS A BOOK – STORY”
Updated June 5th, 2022Poonthanam – A great devotee – Story! While baby Krishna is playing in my mind, do I need a baby of my own??”. This verse is from “Jnanappana” (Song of knowledge), Bhagavan Krishna’s favorite hymn in Malayalam . It was composed by Devotee-Poet Poonthanam Namboothiri. Poonthanam was a loyal devotee of Guruvayoorappan … Continue reading “Poonthanam – A great devotee – Story!”
Updated May 29th, 2022WHOM ARE WE CHEATING – STORY Once three friends went to the supreme personality of godhead and made a pact with him, if you give us this benediction we shall be ever grateful to you and part with fifty percent of the proceeds. As usual the all merciful Krishna granted them and … Continue reading “WHOM ARE WE CHEATING – STORY”
Updated May 22nd, 2022Bhaktivedanta Swami will take me – Story (Told by HG Atma Tattva Das in “Memories of Srila Prabhupada Tape 36”) In the early ‘80s in Bangalore, I was required to make at least two Life Members a month. I was a bad Life Membership maker and one month I had only ten … Continue reading “Bhaktivedanta Swami will take me – Story”
Updated May 16th, 2022Care or Control – Story I (Not me, but the writer of the story) was in a a consultation with a middle age couple. They started fighting right in front of me. The upset husband said “See doc….I ‘care’ so much for her & this is what I get in return.” To … Continue reading “Care or Control – Story”
Updated May 8th, 2022BECOME A LAKE – STORY Once an unhappy young man came to an old master. He told he had a very sad life and asked for a solution. The old Master instructed the unhappy young man to put a handful of salt in a glass of water and then to drink it. “How does it … Continue reading “BECOME A LAKE – STORY”
Updated May 1st, 2022NOODLES FROM A STRANGER – STORY That night, Sue quarreled with her mother, then stormed out of the house. While enroute, she remembered that she did not have any money in her pocket, she did not even have enough coins to make a phone call home. At the same time, she went … Continue reading “NOODLES FROM A STRANGER – STORY”
Updated April 24th, 2022WHO IS YOUR DADDY? – STORY A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from table to … Continue reading “WHO IS YOUR DADDY? – STORY”
Updated April 17th, 2022Gita Govinda – Story Once upon a time, The Gita Govinda song was very famous among the people of Orissa. In a small village near Puri, there lived a girl named Padma. She was the daughter of a gardener, and was very expert in singing Gita Govinda. One day while Padma was plucking eggplant from the garden, she … Continue reading “Gita Govinda – Story”
Updated April 10th, 2022Never give up – Story “Once a ship in the ocean sank. Nobody survived except from one person, who somehow swam to the top of the Ocean. He was in the middle of the ocean in the dark of the night with no one around and was swimming on the surface of the water to save … Continue reading “Never give up – Story”
Updated April 3rd, 2022Promise to Krishna – Story Once there were two friends in a village, they both wanted to become rich. Being desirous of wealth, they went to pray at the small temple (Krishna deity) installed under a tree in their village. The following month, one friend wins a lottery and becomes rich. He goes back to the same … Continue reading “Promise to Krishna – Story”
Updated March 28th, 2022Communicate with God – Story One day a construction supervisor from 6th floor of building was calling a worker working on the ground floor. Because of construction noise the worker on ground floor did not hear his supervisor calling. Then, to draw the attention of worker, the supervisor threw a 10 rupee … Continue reading “Communicate with God – Story”
Updated March 20th, 2022The Crow Story that changed My Life – Story (By Yugavatara Dasa, a Disciple of H H Radhanath Swami) Devotional service to the Lord cures our sense of dissatisfaction, which impels us to always look elsewhere for happiness. As My First M.B.B.S. exam was getting closer, I was quickly moving away from … Continue reading “The Crow Story that changed My Life – Story”
Updated March 13th, 2022Pleasing Krishna to the Best – Story (A Story by H.H. Sacinandana Swami) Once there was a very learned Guru who was asked by his disciple: “Guru Maharaja, how can we know what pleases Krishna the most?” The spiritual master answered: “Go to the burning ghat and offend the dead.” At this … Continue reading “Pleasing Krishna to the Best – Story”
Updated March 6th, 2022Life after delivery – Story In a mother’s womb were two babies. One asked the other: “Do you believe in life after delivery?” The other replies, “why, of course. There has to be something after delivery. Maybe we are here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later.” “Nonsense,” says the … Continue reading “Life after delivery – Story”
Updated February 27th, 2022FAITH IS THE LINK -STORY Professor: You believe in GOD ? Student : Absolutely, sir. Professor : Is GOD good ? Student : Sure. Professor: Is GOD all powerful ? Student : Yes. Professor: My brother died of cancer even though he prayed to GOD to heal him. Most of us would … Continue reading “FAITH IS THE LINK -STORY”
Updated February 20th, 2022A fair go – Story The devotees’ excitement grew as the time for the Ratha-yatra parade drew near. It was the culmination of months of careful organisation and hard labour. It was also a Ratha-yatra that almost didn’t happen. Compared with the near-catastrophe of fire a few days earlier, far more serious … Continue reading “A fair go – Story”
Updated February 13th, 2022BRAHMACHARI AND CHASTE WIFE – STORY (ADAPTED FROM THE NRSIMHA PURANA) The following story from Nrsimha Purana, chapter thirteen, illustrates the negative effects of pride and the power of a chaste lady. Special Power: There was once a righteous brahmana named Kasyapa. He had mastered all of the scriptures and was expert in … Continue reading “BRAHMACHARI AND CHASTE WIFE – STORY”
Updated February 6th, 2022Fifteenth Chapter of Bhagavad Gita – Story The Glories of the Fifteenth Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita from the Padma Purana: Lord Shiva said: “My dear Parvati, now I will tell you the glories of the Fifteenth Chapter of the Srimad Bhagavad gita, kindly listen carefully. In Gaudadesa, there was a king of the … Continue reading “Fifteenth Chapter of Bhagavad Gita – Story”
Updated January 30th, 2022PUT THE PROBLEMS DOWN – STORY The Professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He held it up for all to see and asked the students, “How much do you think this glass weighs?” ’50gms!’….. ‘100gms!’ …..’125 gms’ …the students answered. “I really don’t know unless I … Continue reading “PUT THE PROBLEMS DOWN – STORY”
Updated January 22nd, 2022VRINDAVANA IS MY HOME – STORY (This is the Vyasa Puja Offering, 2008 by H.H. Niranjana Swami) PART-1 Dear Srila Prabhupada, Please accept my prostrated obeisances in the dust of your lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine Grace. For your pleasure I would like to glorify one of your dear disciples. Her … Continue reading “VRINDAVANA IS MY HOME – STORY”
Updated January 9th, 2022DON’T JUDGE ANYONE – STORY A doctor entered the hospital in hurry after being called in for an urgent surgery. He answered the call asap, changed his clothes & went directly to the surgery block. He found the boy’s father pacing in the hall waiting for the doctor. On seeing him, the dad yelled: … Continue reading “DON’T JUDGE ANYONE – STORY”
Updated January 2nd, 2022Mahamantra drives Ghost – True story! (Thanks: Written by Sanatana Goswami Dasa, Italy) This is a true story that took place near Rome, in March 2009. As soon as we entered the apartment we understood we were in for some excitement. We’d heard different stories of how this young woman had been terrorized by … Continue reading “Mahamantra drives Ghost – True story!”
Updated December 26th, 2021UNCONDITIONAL SADHANAS – STORY A man was sleeping at night in his cabin. Suddenly his room was filled with light, and the Lord told the man he had work for him to do, and showed him a large rock in front of his cabin. The Lord explained that the man was to push against … Continue reading “UNCONDITIONAL SADHANAS – STORY”
Updated December 19th, 2021Value of a cow – Story (From Mahabharata) In the course of his pilgrimage, Sage Chyavana reached Prayag where Ganga and Yamuna merge. He entered the river and stayed under water in the stage of Samadhi. A big group of fish surrounded the sage and was in total peace with him. The sage … Continue reading “Value of a cow – Story”
Updated December 12th, 2021Life is an Echo – Story A son and his father were walking in the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: “AAAhhhhhhh!!!” To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: “AAAhhhhhhh!!!” Curious, he yells: “Who are you?” Free Star Matching; Pay & Analyze/ Match Horoscopes; Donate; … Continue reading “Life is an Echo – Story”
Updated December 5th, 2021The Animal Conference – Story One day a clever fox began wondering, “Why man is considered the acme of creation and in what way is he superior to animals? Both man and beast have emotions and passions. Both have their own good and bad qualities. Why then this superiority? Let me go to the king … Continue reading “The Animal Conference – Story”
Updated November 28th, 2021PROBLEMS ARE BLESSINGS – STORY Sri Krishna and Arjuna once were guests of a woman who had lost her husband. She had no children and She was all alone. But she had a cow. This cow was her only means of support. She used to sell milk, and by selling milk she used to … Continue reading “PROBLEMS ARE BLESSINGS – STORY”
Updated November 21st, 2021Give room to others – Story A junior manager, a senior manager and their boss are on their way to a meeting. On their way through a park, they come across a wonder lamp. They rub the lamp and a ghost appears. The ghost says, “Normally, one is granted three wishes but as … Continue reading “Give room to others – Story”
Updated November 15th, 2021Building a Temple -Story (A Special Recipient of Srila Prabhupada’s Mercy from the speech of HH Giriraj Swami) For Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa-puja this year, I wish to tell you about his dear friend and staunch devotee Mr. P.L. Sethi. Much of what I shall narrate I experienced personally; the rest I heard from Mr. … Continue reading “Building a Temple -Story”
Updated November 7th, 2021PATIENCE PAYS – STORY There was a rich old noble who lived in a great palace. There also lived nearby a poor man in a dilapidated hut, who subsisted on crumbs of food cast away by others. But he was ever cheerful, and never complained of his ill-luck. Once it so happened … Continue reading “PATIENCE PAYS – STORY”
Updated November 1st, 2021NEED OF BONAFIDE GURU – STORY (By Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur) Once upon a time a Visually challenged person was going to his father-in-law’s house, finding his way with the help of his walking stick. While passing through a field he came across a cowherd boy and asked: “O brother, would you please … Continue reading “NEED OF BONAFIDE GURU – STORY”
Updated October 24th, 2021KURESA (or) KOORATHAZHWAR – STORY KURESA OR Kurathazhwar was the foremost disciple of Sri Ramanujacharya. Kuresa hailed from the hamlet of “Kura” (or “kooram”) near Kanchipuram. He belonged to the clan of the Haritas, to a wealthy, land- owning and propertied family. Kuresa was regarded with great respect as the elder in his community. … Continue reading “KURESA (or) KOORATHAZHWAR – STORY”
Updated October 17th, 2021The Dearest Object – Story India’s great Emperor Akbar and his queen, the Begum, had fallen in love at first glance and had spent many happy years together, but had recently begun to feel a little friction in their relationship. Akbar began to spend more and more time in court, and the time they … Continue reading “The Dearest Object – Story”
Updated October 10th, 2021SELF CONFIDENCE WINS – STORY A business executive was deep in debt and could see no way out. Creditors were closing in on him. Suppliers were demanding payment. He sat on the park bench, head in hands, wondering if anything could save his company from bankruptcy. Suddenly an old man appeared before him. “I … Continue reading “SELF CONFIDENCE WINS – STORY”
Updated October 3rd, 2021Pig And Cow – Story There was once a man who was very rich and very miserly at the same time. The villagers disliked him intensely. One day he said to them, “Either you’re jealous of me or you don’t understand my love of money-God alone knows. But you dislike me; that much I know. … Continue reading “Pig And Cow – Story”
Updated September 26th, 2021Destructive False Ego – Story There was once a scientist. After a lot of practice & efforts, he developed a formula & learned the art of reproducing himself. He did it so perfectly that it was impossible to tell the reproduction from the original. One day while doing his research, he realized that the … Continue reading “Destructive False Ego – Story”
Updated September 19th, 2021Make Negatives as Positives – Story Madan Mohan Malaviya was a freedom fighter, author, editor & publisher of newspapers, educationist, staunch Hindu. He is credited with popularising the slogan ” Satymeva Jayathe “. He was the first one to establish a private university in India which based on the model of historical Nalanda, Thakasheela Vidya Peetams. … Continue reading “Make Negatives as Positives – Story”
Updated September 11th, 2021TAKE FAVOURABLE ADVICE – STORY An expert mountaineer was climbing a steep cliff. The man saw a young mountaineer climbing towards the top of the cliff slowly. He appeared to be afraid and struggling. The young mountaineer was looking down frequently and looking up, thereafter, pausing for a few minutes and then resuming climbing again. … Continue reading “TAKE FAVOURABLE ADVICE – STORY”
Updated September 5th, 2021TAKE IT EASY – STORY Once upon a time, there was a farmer in the central region of China. He didn’t have a lot of money and, instead of a tractor, he used an old horse to plow his field. One afternoon, while working in the field, the horse dropped dead. Everyone in … Continue reading “TAKE IT EASY – STORY”
Updated August 28th, 2021NATURE OF LIFE – STORY Once there was a young woman by the name of Kisa Gautami. Her only son, an infant, died suddenly. In deep sorrow, weeping profusely, she went to Buddha and said, “My only child is dead. Take pity on me and bring him back to life.” Buddha replied, … Continue reading “NATURE OF LIFE – STORY”
Updated August 22nd, 2021CRIPPLED MAN – STORY Once upon a time, there lived a crippled man. This man was married, but he was attracted to the girl that lived in the house opposite. One day his wife saw him looking very morose. “What’s wrong, my dear husband?” she inquired. “Even though I am married to you,” … Continue reading “CRIPPLED MAN – STORY”
Updated August 15th, 2021WEIGHING THE ELEPHANT – STORY Some labourers were criticizing the minister of the king, claiming that he only sat around and did no work. The king reminded them that it took intelligence to become a minister. He said he would give a test for everyone, including the minister. Whoever could pass the test could become … Continue reading “WEIGHING THE ELEPHANT – STORY”
Updated August 8th, 2021BE ALWAYS A VAISHNAVA – STORY There was once a factory where all the workers were Hindus, and mostly Vaishnavas. The Vaishnavas had freedom, therefore, to wear their Vaishnava tilaka to work, and they also displayed other Vaishnava paraphernalia. But after some time, the factory went to new management. Then the proprietor was a Muslim. On … Continue reading “BE ALWAYS A VAISHNAVA – STORY”
Updated August 1st, 2021WHY IDOL WORSHIP – STORY (Observed from H.H Radha Govind Maharaj) HH Radha Govinda Maharaj meets an Airport official at Kuwait airport . H.H Radha Govind Maharaj mentions this incident on his flight from kenya to India his flight had a transit via kuwait. Due to some delay he had to wait for 4-5 … Continue reading “WHY IDOL WORSHIP – STORY”
Updated July 24th, 2021The mouse trap – Story A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. “What food might this contain?” the mouse wondered. He was devastated to discover that it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning: “There is a … Continue reading “The mouse trap – Story”
Updated July 17th, 2021Real Master – Story A servant was serving his master happily. One day a government official came to see his master. His master paid his respects to the official. The servant thought the government official was greater than his master and thought better to serve him rather than his master. He begged … Continue reading “Real Master – Story”
Updated July 11th, 2021FOOLISH HOG FARMER – STORY There was a pig farmer who was always looking for a way to maintain his pigs cheaply so that he could make more money off his pigs, selling them at the market. One day he happened to be walking by a stool field next to a village, a sandy field where … Continue reading “FOOLISH HOG FARMER – STORY”
Updated July 7th, 2021Story of 12 Siravanas that clears the sins just on hearing or reading! ‘Jankie Singh’ asked like this: Sitaram. I learned so much about my dharma from your readings. May Lord Krishna bless you n with abundance. I read your article about the 12 Siravanas. Can you please give the story of … Continue reading “Story of 12 Siravanas that clears the sins just on hearing or reading!”
Updated July 4th, 2021GOPAL GOES TO HEAVEN – STORY Some of King Krsnacandra’s ministers wanted to get rid of Gopal Ban, as he was too cunning. So they devised one plan. They employed the local barber, as the barber’s shop was a place of gossip. He was the king’s personal barber. When the king came to … Continue reading “GOPAL GOES TO HEAVEN – STORY”
Updated July 20th, 2021GOPAL WRITES A MAHABHARATA – STORY There was one Gopal Ban. He was a very cunning person in the Mohammedan period in Bengal. So the Mohammedan Nawab asked him, “Gopal Ban, can you prepare a Mahabharata in my name?” “Oh yes!” Gopal replied. “I’ll engage so many panditas, and they will make a Mahabharata describing … Continue reading “GOPAL WRITES A MAHABHARATA – STORY”
Updated July 20th, 2021God’s Perfect Plan – Story Once there was a sweeper in a well known 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 darshan and He must be feeling … Continue reading “God’s Perfect Plan – Story”
Updated June 12th, 2021GOPAL DEFEATS THE PANDIT – STORY Sometimes great authorities will teach asat sastra, a teaching which is not actually bona fide, but is just something to beat the heads of the atheists and kick them out. There is a story of Gopala Bhar. He was employed by king Krsnacandra, who lived about 300 years ago … Continue reading “GOPAL DEFEATS THE PANDIT – STORY”
Updated June 5th, 2021THIEF AND RICH MAN – STORY Once a thief and a rich man were travelling together. Actually, the thief was following the rich man because he knew him to be very wealthy. Whenever the rich man would go to the bathroom, or when the train would stop and the rich man would go to buy … Continue reading “THIEF AND RICH MAN – STORY”
Updated May 30th, 2021THE MAN AND YAMARAJA – STORY There is a popular story from India of one man who tried to cheat Yamaraja. He consulted an astrologer, and he found out the exact day that he was going to die. He was a sculptor, and he knew how to work with clay very nicely. He made nine … Continue reading “THE MAN AND YAMARAJA – STORY”
Updated May 22nd, 2021GOLD AND DEATH – STORY A few days back, the people ran to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya. This Story explains the danger behind the gold. Once a sage was walking through the forest. He noticed a huge amount of gold lying in one place. Having seen the huge amount of gold, … Continue reading “GOLD AND DEATH – STORY”
Updated May 16th, 2021HERONS AND THE SWAN – STORY Some herons (looks like crane) standing in a bog saw a swan happening by. They had never seen a swan before, and their curiosity was aroused. “Why are your eyes, beak and red?” One of the herons asked the swan. “Because I’m a swan.” Swan replied. Heron: “Well, … Continue reading “HERONS AND THE SWAN – STORY”
Updated May 8th, 2021FOUR BRAHMIN BOYS – STORY Four brahmin boys who were looking for wealth, went up into the Himalayas. Brahmin means devotee, but they were interested in getting wealth. They were thinking, “I’ve just come out of gurukula training, now we have to get some wealth, and then we can get married and have a happy life.” … Continue reading “FOUR BRAHMIN BOYS – STORY”
Updated May 1st, 2021Know your Goal – story A group of tomato farmers were resting underneath a tree in a tiny China village tomato farm. A tourist complimented the local farmers on the quality of their tomatoes and asked how long it took them to grow them. “Not very long.” they answered in unison. “How many … Continue reading “Know your Goal – story”
Updated April 24th, 2021Precious Human Life – Story A group of alumni, highly established in their careers of being courtiers in rich kingdoms, got together to visit their old gurukula teacher. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life trying to please the royalty. The Gurudev’s wife wanted to offer the guests some badam flavoured … Continue reading “Precious Human Life – Story”
Updated April 18th, 2021THIEF BECOMING A SADHU – STORY There was one thief, one robber. He was robbing businessmen and murdering people, and then one day he heard that the king of the country of the country had invited all the sannyasis, sadhus and ascetics for a big meeting. The thief was thinking, “Maybe the king will be … Continue reading “THIEF BECOMING A SADHU – STORY”
Updated April 10th, 2021LOOK AT YOUR HANDS – STORY An old man, ninety plus years, sat feebly on the park bench. He didn’t move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he didn’t acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat I wondered if he was ok. Finally, … Continue reading “LOOK AT YOUR HANDS – STORY”
Updated April 4th, 2021CHANGE OF HEART – STORY In the Puranas, there is a story of an old man who was addicted to sinful activity, a very cruel person. But when he was on his death bed, at the last minute he had a change of heart. He said, “Well, why not try it? All my life … Continue reading “CHANGE OF HEART – STORY”
Updated March 29th, 2021APPRECIATION – STORY One young academically excellent person went for an interview for a managerial position in a big company. He passed the first interview; BUT in that Company, the director did the last interview, made the last decision. The director discovered from the CV, that the youth’s academic result was excellent all the … Continue reading “APPRECIATION – STORY”
Updated March 20th, 2021THE WOODCHOPPER – STORY There was once a man chopping wood in the forest. He was splitting the wood, stacking it in piles etc. “It’s very exhausting work,” he thought. So he sat under on particularly nice tree, and he thought to himself, “I just wish all this wood would chop itself.” So suddenly all … Continue reading “THE WOODCHOPPER – STORY”
Updated March 13th, 2021BECOMING AN INSTRUMENT – STORY ‘Brother’ Hammer served as the chairman. The other members of the tool belt informed him that he must leave, because he was too noisy. But brother Hammer said, “If I have to leave this carpenter’s shop, then brother Gimlet must go too. He’s insignificant and makes a very small impression.” … Continue reading “BECOMING AN INSTRUMENT – STORY”
Updated March 6th, 2021CONDITIONED STATE – STORY In previous times, the grahasthas were habituated to asking if anyone was hungry before taking their meals. One grahastha – who is a flower seller – went outside and called out to see if anyone was hungry. He saw a fisherman. He said, “Have you taken your meal?” The fisherman … Continue reading “CONDITIONED STATE – STORY”
Updated February 20th, 2021WHO IS THE GREATEST PERSON? – STORY A simple village man once wanted to serve the greatest person. He approached the mayor of his town and asked to be given some work. While serving the mayor, the village man noticed the mayor giving tax money to a visitor. He asked who the visitor was, and … Continue reading “WHO IS THE GREATEST PERSON? – STORY”
Updated February 13th, 2021Consequences of Desires – Story There was a man carrying a heavy weight upon his shoulders. He was old, weak, and feverish, and lived in a hot country. He sat down under the shade of a tree and threw off his burden from his shoulders and rested a while. He suddenly cried, “Oh … Continue reading “Consequences of Desires – Story”
Updated February 7th, 2021SHOW GRATITUDE – STORY A fisherman, enfeebled with age, could no longer go out to sea so he began fishing in the river. Every morning he would go down to the river and sit there fishing the whole day long. In the evening he would sell whatever he had caught, buy food for himself … Continue reading “SHOW GRATITUDE – STORY”
Updated January 31st, 2021RESULT OF VAISHNAVA APARATHA – STORY! Once the aging Vaishnava, Vallabhacharya, gave critical advice to Sri Rupa Goswami on his writing. Sri Jiva Gosvami could not bear when his guru Sri Rupa is given such critical advice by Vallabacharya. Sri Jiva is younger than vallabacharya. Although much younger than the venerable Vallabha, … Continue reading “RESULT OF VAISHNAVA APARATHA – STORY!”
Updated January 22nd, 2021DIRTY PIG – STORY The tiger had had a good day at hunting and had eaten to his heart’s content. Now he wanted a drink of water and made his way to a pool. A young pig was drinking at the pool and when he saw the tiger approaching, froze in terror. But the … Continue reading “DIRTY PIG – STORY”
Updated January 16th, 2021KRISHNA PROTECTS VAISHNAVAS -STORY Though one tries to defame or defeat a humble vaishnava, his actions will attack him back in the reverse. This true incident in the life of Sri Bhakti Vinoda Thakura proves this: In l874 eighty-thousand rupees from the Jagannatha Temple had been misappropriated by the Raja of Puri … Continue reading “KRISHNA PROTECTS VAISHNAVAS -STORY”
Updated January 9th, 2021A Rumour Takes Wing – Story A Pandit crossing a field felt that there was something in his mouth and spat it out. It turned out to be a heron’s feather. He could not understand how it had got into his mouth and it perplexed him a great deal. When he reached … Continue reading “A Rumour Takes Wing – Story”
Updated January 22nd, 2021A DYING PERSON & A GIRL – STORY (From Srila Prabhupada’s lecture – Vrindavana – Dec 10, 1975) “So our lusty desires, sense gratification, cannot be satisfied even throughout the whole life. The account is being given of the whole life, hundred years. So out of hundred years, fifty years wasted by sleeping, … Continue reading “A DYING PERSON & A GIRL – STORY”
Updated January 13th, 2024Vaishnava Outlook or Internal Changes – Which is more important? Both the Vaishnava outlook and internal changes (reformation) should be given importance for the devotees! However, if you ask Vaishnava Outlook or Internal Changes – Which is more important, Lord Jaganatha Himself indicates that Internal Changes are to be given more importance … Continue reading “Vaishnava Outlook or Internal Changes – Which is more important?”
Updated December 26th, 2020Sri Caitanya with Ramadasa Vipra – Story When Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu arrived at southern Mathura (Madhurai), He met a brahmana. The brahmana who met Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu invited the Lord to his home. This brahmana was a great devotee and an authority on Lord Sri Ramachandra. He was always detached from material … Continue reading “Sri Caitanya with Ramadasa Vipra – Story”
Updated January 22nd, 2021THE GENEROUS STUDENT – STORY Lin Piao used to absent himself from classes very often. One day the principal of the college made up his mind to expel him. So he sent for the young man. Lin arrived just as the principal was about to go for lunch. “Is this the time … Continue reading “THE GENEROUS STUDENT – STORY”
Updated December 12th, 2020KRISHNA’s GURU DAKSHINA TO HIS GURU SANDIPANI – STORY All of you are aware that I have been advising in our site NOT TO read any contents of any author free of cost and pay the price or a donation or a service and read as it makes us free from being … Continue reading “KRISHNA’s GURU DAKSHINA TO HIS GURU SANDIPANI – STORY”
Updated December 5th, 2020SRI GOVINDA DEVA – STORY One day Sri Rupa Gosvami was sitting on the banks of the Jamuna, lamenting that they hadn’t been able to properly carry out Sri Caitanya’s instructions. It was known to them that Sri Krishna’s grandson Vajranabha had installed a number of Deities in Braja, among them Hari … Continue reading “SRI GOVINDA DEVA – STORY”
Updated January 22nd, 2021Soldier and Horse – Story We never know in what form death will arrive for us. Whether it is going to be sudden heart-attack, prolonged illness, accident or anything worser. Whether we would die in the morning or evening or when we are alone or when people are around us. We simply don’t have any … Continue reading “Soldier and Horse – Story”
Updated November 21st, 2020The Real Poverty – Story A monk had some copper pieces and he wanted to give them away to the poorest man. Many poor people came to him to get them, but he would not give them. Finally, there came before the monk, a king seated on an elephant. The monk threw the … Continue reading “The Real Poverty – Story”
Updated November 15th, 2020BEG FROM KRISHNA -STORY Once a poor hermit went to the palace of Nawab for alms. The man asked the security guard “I wish to see Nawab.” The guard replied “You will find him in prayer room. Go silently. The hermit went to the prayer room and heard the Nawab praying. The … Continue reading “BEG FROM KRISHNA -STORY”
Updated November 8th, 2020Clever Brahmana – Story Once there was a Brahmana who had a very nice garden and in that garden he grew so many nice things and when everybody asked who did this, the Brahmana was very happy and he proudly proclaimed, ‘I did this. I did that. I have green fingers’ so … Continue reading “Clever Brahmana – Story”
Updated November 1st, 2020World is a Dharmashala – Story Being the ruler of Bharatvarsha and always being flattered by his ministers, Akbar became very proud and bit arrogant. Birbal was minister in Akbar’s court and he was also a great devotee of Lord. As a well-wisher of Akbar, he wanted to teach him a lesson. … Continue reading “World is a Dharmashala – Story”
Updated October 24th, 2020The Cause of Greed – Story A man with his wife used to live very happily in their small hut. Very happy they were. The man used to work all day long and get a pittance to make the two ends meet. He had no other worldly ambition, no other desire, no feeling … Continue reading “The Cause of Greed – Story”
Updated October 17th, 2020REAL FAITH IN KRISHNA – STORY (AN INCIDENT IN THE PASTIMES OF SRI RAMANUJA) A great devotee of Krishna Sri THIRUKKACHCHI NAMBI, a very humble devotee of Krishna (Narayana) in Kancheepuram, Tamilnadu was singing the glories of Krishna holding the flowers collected to offer to Krishna. On his way, a villager who … Continue reading “REAL FAITH IN KRISHNA – STORY”
Updated October 11th, 2020RAGA OF KRISHNA – STORY (This narration is based on an interview of Ustad Bismillah Khan , reported by Dr.Madhu Vasudevan of Malayala Manorama daily ) . Ustad Bismillah Khan, the Shahnai maestro, had a personal encounter with Sri Krishna. In spite of being a Muslim, the legendary Ustad have had great … Continue reading “RAGA OF KRISHNA – STORY”
Updated October 3rd, 2020Chant Anywhere – Story Chanting should never stop whether clean or not as Caitanya Mahaprabhu (who is the hidden avatar of Lord Krishna in the Kali Yuga) has taught us. Even if you are passing stool and urine – Hare Krishna Hare Krishna – you can still chant. If anyone takes the … Continue reading “Chant Anywhere – Story”
Updated September 25th, 2020KRISHNA KNOWS OUR NEEDS – STORY There was one sincere devotee. One day Krishna was very pleased with his devotional service and appeared in front of the devotee. Krishna told the devotee to join Him for a walk in the town. Taking the form of Brahmanas,both walked on the street. Krishna told the … Continue reading “KRISHNA KNOWS OUR NEEDS – STORY”
Updated September 19th, 2020MATERIALISTIC ATTITUDE – STORY Once a hungry wolf was in search of his prey. He spotted a goat. He thought, “Oh! It will be wonderful to have this fat goat as my meal.” The goat seeing the wolf started to run. Before the poor goat can escape, the wolf pounced and instantly … Continue reading “MATERIALISTIC ATTITUDE – STORY”
Updated September 12th, 2020HELP TODAY ITSELF -STORY When Dharmaraja Yudhishthira was ruling over Indraprastha, one day a Brahmin came to meet him. He met Dharmaraja, and after a while he returned back. As the Brahmin was going out of the main gate, Bhimasena saw him. He saw the Brahmin while going in also, but he did not talk … Continue reading “HELP TODAY ITSELF -STORY”
Updated September 5th, 2020TIGER AND MONKEY – STORY (A STORY TOLD BY LORD RAMACHANDRA) (Said by HH Sri Gour Govinda Swami) The Ramayana describes how Lord Rama built a bridge and crossed the ocean to Lanka. Before the battle with Ravana began, Ravana’s youngest brother Vibhishan came to take shelter of Rama. Rama immediately gave him shelter. … Continue reading “TIGER AND MONKEY – STORY”
Updated August 29th, 2020Dad’s Blessings – Story A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited … Continue reading “Dad’s Blessings – Story”
Updated August 23rd, 2020GOVINDA – MAHAPRABHU’S SERVITOR – STORY (By Srila Prabhupada in a Letter to: Satsvarupa — Los Angeles 14 November, 1968) Caitanya Mahaprabhu after taking His lunch would rest for a while and Govinda was daily massaging His feet. So one day Caitanya Mahaprabhu fell asleep very soon and keeping His head on the threshold. … Continue reading “GOVINDA – MAHAPRABHU’S SERVITOR – STORY”
Updated August 15th, 2020SECRET OF SATISFACTION – STORY The devas, the celestial beings, had all the comforts they could aspire for and led a life of pleasure. Though they were free from hunger, thirst, old age and death, they were not really happy. They felt that they lacked something. So, they decided to seek advice … Continue reading “SECRET OF SATISFACTION – STORY”
Updated January 22nd, 2021WE OWN NOTHING – STORY Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized how his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no … Continue reading “WE OWN NOTHING – STORY”
Updated January 22nd, 2021Lion’s Bad Breath – Story One lion was residing in the jungle. One day he killed a young deer. He ate it and still he was not satisfied. So, the lion thought for a plan. He went and sat leisurely beside a huge tree. Meanwhile, a sheep was passing by. Free Star … Continue reading “Lion’s Bad Breath – Story”
Updated January 22nd, 2021IS KRISHNA INDEPENDENT OR NOT? – STORY This question itself may seem to be unnecessary. On one occasion, Narada went to Lord Narayana. In the course of their conversation, Narayana asked Narada, “You move around the three worlds, what news have you brought for Me from your wanderings? Have you seen anything … Continue reading “IS KRISHNA INDEPENDENT OR NOT? – STORY”
Updated January 22nd, 2021VAISNAVA ASSOCIATION – STORY Once the great sage Narada was intrigued by a doubt. He was sure that Lord Vishnu would clear it for him. He proceeded to the Ocean of Milk and found his Lord reclining on the giant hooded serpent-bed Shankarshana, His beautiful consort, Lakshmi devi beside Him. Sage Narada … Continue reading “VAISNAVA ASSOCIATION – STORY”
Updated January 22nd, 2021SYMPTOMS OF KALIYUGA – STORY When Yudhistar Maharaj was ruling this planet, Bhima used to help in solving problems of people. Hence people who ever has any questions/problems would come to Bhima and ask him for help. One day, one citizen came and asked Bhima that he noticed a strange thing that … Continue reading “SYMPTOMS OF KALIYUGA – STORY”
Updated 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 heaven to get … Continue reading “DELAY IS GOOD – STORY”
Updated January 22nd, 2021SACRIFICE AND BE HAPPY- STORY (This is an incident reported long before in The Telegraph, London) PARIS: An Austrian tycoon is giving away every penny of his £3 million ($5.3 million) fortune, having realised that his riches made him unhappy. Karl Rabeder, 47, a businessman from Telfs, near Innsbruck, is selling his … Continue reading “SACRIFICE AND BE HAPPY- STORY”
Updated January 22nd, 2021ANGER AND SCAR – STORY There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven … Continue reading “ANGER AND SCAR – STORY”
Updated January 22nd, 2021GURU BHAKTI & GURU SEVA – STORY Deepaka was a naishthika Brahmachari. He was once doing shastra-adhyayanam and saw this sentence — “For a pativrata, her bharta is the only Daivam. For a putra, his parents are only Devatas. For a shishya Guru is himself Parabrahma. There are no teerthas, vratas, upavaasas greater … Continue reading “GURU BHAKTI & GURU SEVA – STORY”
Updated January 22nd, 2021MATERIAL ATTACHMENT – STORY (Story told by HH Jayapataka Swami) Because of the lack of transcendental knowledge, one is thinking, “Oh because of Krishna Consciousness, I will give up some happiness, like going to the movies at night.” Some kind of attachment is there. There is a story about Sanatana Goswami’s servant. … Continue reading “MATERIAL ATTACHMENT – STORY”
Updated 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 forth. She seemed … Continue reading “LEGEND OF EMPEROR AKBAR – STORY”
Updated 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 no recourse but … Continue reading “SHIP WRECKED PRAYERS – STORY”
Updated 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 to hear from … Continue reading “Glories of Bhagavad Gita – Story”
Updated January 22nd, 2021Glories of Holy Name – Story Chanting is the beginning of our spiritual life. To remain in the path of devotional service – chanting is a must and chanting is what we need to do at the end of our lives as well. Still our faith in holy names is very weak. We don’t even theoretically … Continue reading “Glories of Holy Name – Story”
Updated 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: “Kindly lead me … Continue reading “FOLLOWING BOGUS GURUS – STORY”
Updated 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 easily satisfied and … Continue reading “KRISHNA, THE GREATEST MYSTIC – STORY”
Updated 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 stumbled and fell … Continue reading “STRONG ATTACHMENTS – STORY”
Updated 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?’ The doorman therefore … Continue reading “Lord Brahma Visiting Dvaraka – Story”
Updated 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. So he blessed him, raja-putra. “My dear prince,” … Continue reading “PERFECT BLESSINGS – STORY”
Updated 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 glorify Lord’s devotees. … Continue reading “LORD GLORIFIES HIS DEVOTEES – STORY”
Updated January 22nd, 2021Krishna – Nitya Brahmachari – Story One day Lord Krishna was playing with his queen Rukmini in the banks of Yamuna. Suddenly the Lord told her, “Rukmini, on the other shore of Yamauna, sage Durwasa has come and he is very hungry. Please prepare good food and take it to the sage”. … Continue reading “Krishna – Nitya Brahmachari – Story”
Updated 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 publishing papers monthly … Continue reading “NO ONE TO READ – STORY”
Updated 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. “Oh, my dear … Continue reading “Rowing Along the Wind – Story”
Updated 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 and inconvenience for … Continue reading “STORY BEHIND WOMEN’S SUFFERING AS SAID BY KRISHNA!”
Updated 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 minister said “It … Continue reading “Everything is Krishna’s Mercy – Story”
Updated 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 man shaved his … Continue reading “FOLLOW OTHERS WISELY – STORY”
Updated 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 husbands drink and … Continue reading “SATHSANGHA MAKES A PERSON – STORY”
Updated 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 surprised.. such a … Continue reading “LET GOD DECIDES – STORY”
Updated 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 preaching Bible. So … Continue reading “HOW TO PREACH? – STORY”
Updated 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 later, he woke … Continue reading “DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY – STORY”
Updated 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 start when we … Continue reading “HIDDEN HANDS – STORY”
Updated 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 considered a very … Continue reading “WHO IS POOR – STORY”
Updated 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 Bali, the King … Continue reading “Ravana goes to Bali – Story”
Updated 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 very nicely by … Continue reading “HANUMAN AND BHIMA -STORY”
Updated January 22nd, 2021Prudence of a Woodcutter – STORY (By Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Goswami) A woodcutter decided to journey to the great Sundarban forest to collect a big load of wood. A friend warned him that the Sundarban is filled with wild animals. “You should not fail to take a weapon with you,” his friend advised. The … Continue reading “Prudence of a Woodcutter – STORY”
Updated 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 was alone on … Continue reading “KING SHIBI AND DHARMA – STORY”
Updated 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. Then, she had a dream. She suddenly woke up and said to Krishna and narrated her dream: Free Star … Continue reading “SVAPNA VILAS – STORY”
Updated 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 forest were fleeing … Continue reading “DON’T MAKE A SHOW – STORY”
Updated 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 an urge from … Continue reading “The stick of a devotee’s mercy can save from the greatest dangers! – Story”
Updated 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.’ ‘But, why to shout when the … Continue reading “BE CLOSE BY HEART – STORY”
Updated 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 you is available … Continue reading “THIS TOO WILL PASS – STORY”
Updated 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 best knowledge. That … Continue reading “TWO STORIES SAID BY SRILA PRABHUPADA!”
Updated 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 to the sakhis, … Continue reading “AVOID VAISHNAVA OFFENSE – STORY”
Updated 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 concerned about His … Continue reading “BALARAMA WITH KESHI – STORY”
Updated 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 and always delivered … Continue reading “CRACKED WATER POT – STORY”
Updated 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 yours. Whoever says … Continue reading “PRACTICE BEFORE PREACHING – STORY”
Updated 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 the best example … Continue reading “SAINTLY KING JANAKA – STORY”
Updated 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 the farmer interviewed … Continue reading “BE PREPARED FOR STORM – STORY”
Updated 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 little hole. At … Continue reading “Lessons from a Butterfly – Story”
Updated 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?” Young boy retorted, “To the house of Allah in Makkah.” I further asked, “What … Continue reading “GOD WILL TAKE CARE – STORY”
Updated 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, they were always … Continue reading “CUSTOMS MAY BE BLIND – STORY”
Updated 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 covered up anyway; … Continue reading “GETTING OUT OF MISERY – STORY”
Updated 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 front of his … Continue reading “SERVE THE LORD NON STOP – STORY”
Updated 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 walk with him … Continue reading “HOW MUCH WE WANT KRISHNA? – STORY”
Updated 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 top of the … Continue reading “ATTACHMENTS AND MISERIES – STORY”
Updated 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. Lord Shiva who … Continue reading “LORD SHIVA IN RASA LILA – STORY”
Updated 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?” “No,” said the sculptor without looking up, … Continue reading “WHO KNOWS OUR ACTIONS – STORY”
Updated 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 he is actually … Continue reading “DEVOTIONAL EMPATHY – STORY”
Updated 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 nibble at the … Continue reading “MOUSE AND GITA – STORY”
Updated 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 to narrate this: … Continue reading “GOD SUPPORTS US – STORY”
Updated 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 was writing commentaries … Continue reading “GOD DELIVERS -STORY”
Updated 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 inferior? Just a … Continue reading “DON’T COMPARE – STORY”
Updated 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 sons told the … Continue reading “BUSINESS MIND -STORY”
Updated 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. His mother waved a hand-fan upon the swollen boil, and sometime … Continue reading “Physician’s Knife – Story”
Updated 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 had asked him, … Continue reading “PRABHUPADA’s CHALLENGE – STORY”
Updated 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 disciples. Even Kings … Continue reading “DESTINATION AFTER DEATH – STORY”
Updated 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 their turn except prince … Continue reading “Always speak the truth- Story”
Updated 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. He used to get his meals also with great difficulties. Even his clothes were very much worn out. Free Star Matching; Pay & Analyze/ Match … Continue reading “PUNDIT AND RICH MAN – STORY”
Updated 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 Passage around the … Continue reading “Are You Ready? – Story”
Updated 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 were incorrigibly naughty, … Continue reading “Lalu and Kalu – STORY”
Updated 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 always climbing trees, … Continue reading “POWER OF WORDS – STORY”
Updated 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 Prayaga to bathe … Continue reading “ASSOCIATION MAKES A PERSON – STORY”
Updated 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 and catch more?” asked … Continue reading “WASTE OF TIME – STORY”
Updated January 12th, 2024THE 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 the best benediction … Continue reading “THE BEST BENEDICTION – STORY”
Updated 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 are commited against … Continue reading “DON’T RETURN EVIL FOR EVIL – STORY”
Updated 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? There is an … Continue reading “KARMA – THE CAUSE FOR EVERYTHING – STORY”
Updated 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 hands desperately trying … Continue reading “The cockroach theory for self development – Story”
Updated February 3rd, 2024HOW TO CONTROL MIND? – STORY (H.H.Giriraj Swami in San Diego – September 21, 2004 tells this story that was 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 me, … Continue reading “HOW TO CONTROL MIND? – STORY”
Updated 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 had a 5 … Continue reading “NARASIMMHA DEVA’s PASTIME – STORY”
Updated 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 was sitting under … Continue reading “FAITH MATTERS IN DEVOTION – STORY”
Updated 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 company together. ‘It … Continue reading “HONESTY PAYS – STORY”
Updated 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 give me one … Continue reading “NEVER GIVE UP IN LIFE – STORY”
Updated 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 he wanted, the … Continue reading “SPIRITUAL CALCULATION – STORY”
Updated 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, jewels, coins and … Continue reading “DID KRISHNA DIE AND LEAVE HIS BODY ON EARTH? – STORY”
Updated 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 would forgo the … Continue reading “PROBLEMS HAVE SOLUTIONS – STORY”
Updated 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, an extremely beautiful … Continue reading “WASHERMAN’S FORMER BIRTH – STORY”
Updated 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, so when the … Continue reading “TRAIN AND VAIKUNTA – STORY”
Updated 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. He also loved … Continue reading “MERCHANT AND 4 WIVES – STORY”
Updated 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 it. “This should … Continue reading “THE HEALTHY GRAIN – STORY”
Updated March 9th, 2024CASTE IS NO BAR TO GET THE LORD – STORY (A story from Varaha Purana as said by HH Gaur Govind Swami) The following story said by Maharaj explains that the caste is no bar to get the Lord. Once upon a time the earth got submerged in water. Lord Narayana assumed … Continue reading “CASTE IS NO BAR TO GET THE LORD – STORY”
Updated 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. One day he … Continue reading “REWARD BY GOD – STORY”
Updated 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 beverages at this … Continue reading “UNDER THE SHELTER OF KRISHNA – STORY”
Updated 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 because he had … Continue reading “The horse that went back home, back to Godhead – Story”
Updated 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 vehicle. Garuda sat … Continue reading “KARMA IS STRONG – STORY”
Updated 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 God, the barber … Continue reading “GOD EXISTS! – STORY”
Updated 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 marry her and … Continue reading “THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS – STORY”
Updated 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 on the other … Continue reading “KRISHNA AND HIS ENERGY – STORY”
Updated 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 a long time. … Continue reading “THE DURATION OF LIFE – STORY”
Updated February 24th, 2024MY DEVOTEES NEVER FAIL – STORY (A Nice Story from Srila Prabhupada’s lecture) Krishna has said in Bhagavad Gita that His devotees never fail. Srila Prabhupada told a story to establish that. One poor boy, he was student in a school and the teacher’s father’s annual ceremony would be held. So he … Continue reading “MY DEVOTEES NEVER FAIL – STORY”
Updated 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. But, I feel … Continue reading “RIGHT TIME – STORY”
Updated 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 decided to challenge … Continue reading “LORD JAGANNATHA AND THE PROUD DEVOTEE: A TRUE STORY”
Updated 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 not make my … Continue reading “UNDERSTAND AND AVOID KARMA – STORY”
Updated 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 Deva Loka to … Continue reading “Story of The Construction Of Tirumala Tirupati Temple And The Launching Of Brahmotsavams”
Updated 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 doubts. Birbal never … Continue reading “POWER OF CHANTING – STORY”
Updated 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. He observed that … Continue reading “A Wise Old Monkey – Story”
Updated 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 Sri Ramanuja was … Continue reading “CLEVER GURU AND HUMBLE DISCIPLE – STORY”
Updated 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 later.” “Nonsense” said … Continue reading “DOES SPIRITUAL WORLD EXIST? – STORY”
Updated 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 Death. Lord Yama … Continue reading “LETTER FROM YAMA – HOW TO AVOID MEETING YAMA? – STORY:”
Updated 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: “Indeed I am … Continue reading “GOD DOES EVERYTHING – STORY”
Updated 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 Jharikhanda route to … Continue reading “MAHA PRABHU’S MERCY ON BIJILI KHAN – STORY”
Updated 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 saint and disciple … Continue reading “KARMIC FOOD Vs PRASADAM – STORY”
Updated 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 situated in a … Continue reading “SAKSHI GOPALA – STORY”
Updated May 21st, 2026Mutual Love between Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva – Two Incidents! (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 ceremony is Holi, or … Continue reading “Mutual Love between Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva – Two Incidents!”
Updated 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 visited by millions, … Continue reading “GRATITUDE – STORY”
Updated 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 with much interest. … Continue reading “SCIENCE AND GOD – STORY”
Updated 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 and shouting at … Continue reading “LORD GIVES INSPIRATION – STORY”
Updated 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 as humans on … Continue reading “VARAHA AVATAR OF LORD VISHNU – STORY”
Updated 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 achieve liberation just … Continue reading “GLORIES OF SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM – STORY”
Updated 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 if the Pandavas … Continue reading “TWO STORIES : (1) THINKING OF KRISHNA (2) THE ROSE”
Updated 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 for their very … Continue reading “LORD CAN USE EVEN A SPIDER’S WEB AS STONE – STORY”
Updated 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 asked him if … Continue reading “KING JANAMEJAYA’S SARPA YAGA (SNAKE SACRIFICE) – STORY”
Updated 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 Theshaam nithyaabhiyukthaanaam Yogakshemam vahamyaham.” Free Star Matching; Pay & Analyze/ Match Horoscopes; Donate; Private Counselling; … Continue reading “READ, FOLLOW AND PREACH – STORY”
Updated 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 country. At the … Continue reading “THE POWER OF PRAYER – STORY”
Updated 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 asked them all … Continue reading “SPIRITUAL HAPPINESS – STORY”
Updated 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. In anger, the man took the child’s … Continue reading “TWO NICE STORIES WITH GREAT MORALS!”
Updated 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 to play with … Continue reading “APPLE TREE – STORY”
Updated 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 opened a packet … Continue reading “LUNCH WITH GOD – STORY”
Updated December 23rd, 2023CONQUERING 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 thirsty. Do get … Continue reading “CONQUERING THE MIND – STORY:”
Updated 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? Our whole life … Continue reading “POOR BRAHMANA AND VAISHAK MONTH – STORY”
Updated 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 story of spiritual … Continue reading “FIVE LESSONS FROM A PENCIL – STORY”
Updated 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 scriptures of such … Continue reading “GURU AND DISCIPLES – STORY”
Updated 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 Sarayu. It is … Continue reading “LORD RAMA AND THE BOATMAN – STORY”
Updated November 10th, 2023Why should we read Gita, even if we can’t understand? – 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 like him and tried to … Continue reading “Why should we read Gita, even if we can’t understand? – Story”
Updated 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 a cloth. Though … Continue reading “ODANA SASTHI – CEREMONY FOR LORD JAGANNATHA – STORY!”
Updated 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 enough money and … Continue reading “TRAGEDY IS ALSO A BLESSING OF GOD – STORY”
Updated 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 hard tests. To … Continue reading “SUKADEV GOSVAMI TAKING ‘DIKSHA’ FROM KING JANAKA – STORY”
Updated 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 of Srila Prabhupada. … Continue reading “WASHING AND VEDANTA – STORY:”
Updated 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 him . He … Continue reading “KRISHNA HELPS HIS DEVOTEES IN HIS OWN WAY – STORY”
Updated 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 other beggar, the … Continue reading “God Provides! – Story”
Updated April 20th, 2024PRECIOUS 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 art. When the … Continue reading “PRECIOUS THINGS OFTEN LOOK WORTHLESS – STORY”
Updated July 29th, 2023KRISHNA CHANGES ONE’S DESTINY – STORY 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. At that time, all Krishna did was to step down half a … Continue reading “KRISHNA CHANGES ONE’S DESTINY – STORY:”
Updated 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 how he wanted … Continue reading “LIFE IS A SHORT STAY AND THIS WORLD IS A HOSTEL – STORY”
Updated 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 his way to … Continue reading “SMALL BUT REAL HELP – STORY:”
Updated 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 of the Bhagavad … Continue reading “KRISHNA’s DEVOTEE NEVER PERISHES – STORY”
Updated July 8th, 2023THE LORD GIVES SUCCESS- STORY! A story sent by Dr Akash Arora: Arjuna once got a very big 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 a monkey army for the bridge? He very much … Continue reading “THE LORD GIVES SUCCESS- STORY!”
Updated 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,” Socrates replied, “Before … Continue reading “Triple Filter Test before you speak or hear something – STORY”
Updated 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 shade of the … Continue reading “KRISHNA – THE PERFECT CREATOR – STORY”
Updated 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 went to some … Continue reading “SERVE THE LORD; DON’T EXPECT HIS SERVICE BACK – STORY”
Updated 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 they died there … Continue reading “KRISHNA’s NAMES GIVE RELIEF FOR GHOSTS – STORY”
Updated 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 whatever he got … Continue reading “HELPING THE NEEDY IS PLEASING THE GOD – STORY”
Updated 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: “What happened?” “High fever.” Free Star Matching; Pay & Analyze/ … Continue reading “CURE FOR KRISHNA’s SICKNESS – STORY”
Updated 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 of us people … Continue reading “NARADA, HANUMAN AND A MAN WHO CHANTED AT TOILET – STORY”
Updated May 27th, 2023Chant 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 journeying to Ayodhya … Continue reading “Chant Lord’s Names and get protected – Story”
Updated 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 right. Then Sudarshana … Continue reading “Krishna smashing the pride of Satyabhama, Garuda and Sudarshan chakra – Story”