English Stories

 Alms and Sacrifice Stories Story 1: Buddha’s Plough and Sow..!! One day while a farmer was on the field getting his harvest ready to take to market, just then Buddha came by and stood in front of him holding a bowl in his hand.. begging for alms. Seeing this farmer got angry and said, “I worked in fields, i ploughed and sow and there for i eat. It would be better if you were in like manner to plough and to sow, and then you would have food enough to eat without begging.“ Buddha smile and replied, “Don’t get angry.. I plough and sow too.. and having ploughed and sown, I eat.“ Farmer replied, “If it’s true then where are your bullocks and seed?? Where is your plough?? I see no sign of it..!!“ Buddha answered, “Faith is the seed I sow and good works are the rain that fertilizes it. Wisdom and good works are the parts of the plough, and my mind is the guiding rein. I lay hold of the handle of the Law; earnestness is the goad I use and diligence is my daughter. Thus my ploughing is don...

 Foot Prints on the Beach One night a man saw a dream. In his dream he was walking beside God on the beach. After walking some distance man and God stopped and rested for a while. Mean while man saw that all the scene from his life were flashing in the sky and just below them on the beach he could see two set of foot prints on the beach. Man was confused to see those foot prints and asked God, “Whose foot prints are those??“ God replied, “My dear... Among those two.. One set of foot print are yours and other one is mine.. As i have been walking all along with you in your life journey..“ For a while man watched his life journey through flashes in the sky he again noticed that there were just one set of foot print on the same beach. Man also noticed that it was the time which was most difficult time of his life and at that time of life there was no one else with him walking along his side. He got sad and questioned God, “God, you said that you were with me but yet when i had been goi...

 Father Son Heart Touching Story There was a old man named James who used to live with his wife in village. His son used to live in city. James wanted to meet his son so he decided to go to city to meet his son. He was very excited to see his son but unfortunately someone else opened the door. James asked about his son and got to know that his son has shifted from that house and now is staying at different location. He felt disappointed. He thought for a while and then went to neighbors where he got office address of his son. He thanked neighbor and went to his son office. James reached office and at reception inquired about his son. There receptionist called his son’s office and told him about visit of his father. Son was very happy about his father arrival and immediately asked receptionist to send his father in his office. When James entered office, his son eyes were filled with tears to see his father in front of him. They had simple conversation for a while and then James said...

  What do you Share with Others Once a wise man bought a very big and beautiful house. This house had a huge orchard in front and it filled with trees bearing lots of fruits. Wise man was good by nature and greeted everyone with love and respect. Everyone in his neighbor liked him except one of his neighbor. This neighbor was an old man who used to live just next door to him was envious of him. He was jealous of him because everyone else liked him and old man didn’t like that. Old man wanted him to leave that neighborhood and for this he thought of irritating his new neighbor to make his every day miserable by one or other way. For some days old man tried many tricks but he didn’t got any reaction from his new neighbor. He got irritated by it and then one day old man took all his garbage and threw it in his neighbor’s porch at night. Next morning when wise man woke up and came to his porch, he saw that loads of garbage was thrown there. He cleaned his porch and collected all that g...

 Sage and Thief Story Once in Gazipur a Sage used to live by side of river Ganga in his small hut. Many people used to visit him and greet him with offerings they bought with them. One day a thief saw Sage’s hut and watched him for some time. He saw that there were many silver utensils and all were kept in a small space in corner of his hut. One night thief broke into his hut and started stealing silver utensils and collecting them in his bag. Sage was just outside his hut doing meditation. As thief was stealing utensils it made some noise which was heard by Sage. Sage came inside and saw thief. Seeing Sage, thief got scared and started to run leaving behind the bag of utensils. Immediately Sage took that bag and started running behind that thief. Soon he took over thief and stopped him. Thief was scared. Sage said to him, “Why are you running?? Why are you afraid?? You left your bag behind. Take these, these are yours. Come with me i will give you some more.“ Sage asked thief to c...

 Hermit’s Power: Once a hermit used to live in forest and meditated for years. With his devotion he got powers from God which he could use in the time of need. Hermit was a humble person but after he got power, he became too proud of himself. After returning from jungle he went to village. One day he had to go a city for some work. There was river in the middle which had to be crossed to go to city. There was boats and boat man available at both sides of river for passing over river. Hermit reached there and then went near boat man for hiring boat but just then he saw a sage meditating on the river bank under tree on the opposite side of river. Hermit had acquired power and wanted to show off his power to sage sitting there. Hermit used his power and walked across the river and then went to sage who was sitting on opposite side of bank and proudly said, “Did you see?? I used my power to walk over this river..“ And questioned him, “Can you do this??“ Sage replied, “Yes.. I can but d...

 Arrogant King Once there was a kingdom which was ruled by a tyrant king. He was so arrogant that he couldn’t stand praise of anyone else except for himself. One time in his kingdom came a Sage. Sage admiration was spread through kingdom with in few days. He was kind and wise. He helped people by giving wise answers for their queries. Soon this news of Sage reached king through his loyal ministers. King envied him and decided to defame him among people. So, king thought of a plan. King sent his guards to invite Sage to his palace. Sage accepted his invite. Public announcements were made for the day. On decided day Sage came with smiling face. King welcomed priest. King told priest that he heard about his wisdom and wanted to see it for himself. King said, “I will ask you question..“ Sage smiled in response. King was holding a dark cloth bag in his hand. He questioned, “Tell me what is in my hand??“ Sage replied, “You are holding a bird inside that bag..“ King was little surprised y...

 Who is Wealthy Once a saint visited a town for some days. During his stay saint would pray silently sitting under a tree. People got to know about him and would come to visit him to ask solution for their problems. In that town lived a very wealthy merchant. After observing saint for few days, was deeply touched by saint’s devotion and sincerity. One day wealthy man went to saint and offered him a bag of gold saying, “I know you will use this money for good of other.. Please accept it..“ Saint replied, “Please wait a moment. I am not sure if it would be right for me to take your money....“ Saint questioned, “Are you wealthy?? Do you have more money at home??“ Merchant proudly replied, “Yes.. I have thousand of more gold coins at home..“ Saint again questioned, “Do you want thousands of more gold coins??“ Merchant replied, “Why not.. I work hard everyday to earn more money..“ Saint questioned, “Do you wish for yet thousands more gold pieces more beyond that..?“ Merchant replied, “C...

 Salesman Honesty Once upon a time, two salesman Sam and Tom came up together to far away town. They used to sell hand-made jewels. When they came to town they decided that one will sell in one part of town and other will sell in another part. Also, after one has gone through area once, other can go and sell in that part of town. In street a little girl saw salesman with jewels and wanted to buy it. She went to her grandma and asked her for money. Grandma replied, “Honey, we don’t have any money to buy even proper food than how can i buy you bracelet..“ Girl was disappointed but still wanted to buy a jewel for herself. She went inside kitchen and bought out an old blackish plate and said, “Grandma, if we don’t have money, can’t we buy one in exchange of this plate..“ Grandma replied, “Ok dear.. I will give it a try..“ Grandma asked salesman (Sam) to come inside. Sam saw their condition and understood that they were poor so responded rudely to them. Old lady was holding that plate a...

 Taking Care Story 1: Taking Care..!! Once in an acrobats show, there was a little girl and young women. They used to perform in pair. Young lady would teach tricks to girl and little girl would learn them obediently from her. In show, their act consisted of young lady balancing a pole in her hand and little girl would have to climb it up to the top. Once girl would reach top and make her balance young lady would walk around with it. During their act they both knew that complete focus is needed in order to maintain balance and prevent any injury from occurring. One day young lady said to little girl, “Listen dear.. during our act, i will watch you and you watch me so that we can help each other maintain balance and prevent any accident to occur and complete our act. But little girl replied, “Master.. I think it would be better for each of us to watch our self. To look after oneself means to look after both of us. That way I am sure we will avoid any accidents and complete our act.“...

 The Value of Work Story 1: Difference of Work..!! Once a heart surgeon went to local garage for his car service. Garage owner who was also a skilled mechanic attended him and a little friendly banter started between two. Mechanic said, “So.. I have been wondering.. What we both do for a living..?“ “So..?“, questioned surgeon. Mechanic replied, “Well look at this.. “ As mechanic was checking on the engine he said, “I check how it’s running, open it up and then fix valves and also after working all i put it all back together.. Now it will work as good as new..“ Surgeon was confused.. Mechanic continued, “We basically do the same job.. Don’t we?? yet you get paid ten times what i get.. can you tell me why’s that??“ Surgeon thought for a moment and then smiled gently toward mechanic and said, “Try it with engine running..“ Moral: Some times simple Answer can Makes us Understand big Differences.. Story 2: Value of one Screw..!! Once there was an industrialist.. in one of his factories ...

 Selling Combs Long ago in China lived a very successful businessman whose business was to sell combs. Businessman got old and was about to retire. He had three sons and before retiring he wanted to place his business into wise and able hands. So, he called his sons and gave them a assignment. He instructed them to sell combs in the Buddhist monastery. He told them they have three day for the assignment and report back to him. His sons were shocked and confused because monks who lived in monastery were bald and never grew any hair yet all three sons went for the job assigned to them. After three days, first son reported to his father that he was able to sell only two combs. Father asked him, “How were you able to convince them to buy those combs??“ First son replied, “I told them that they can use those combs for scratching their backs in case of inching..“ After some hours second son came and reported that he was able to sell 10 combs. Father asked him same question, “What did you...

 Salt in the Lake Once a young man was very unhappy with his life. He felt depressed and terrible all the time. He got to know about a zen master in near by town. One day he decided to visit master and ask for solution. Young man went to him and said, “I have so many problems in life that i am always sad. Please tell me solution.. How can i be happy??“ Master listened to him carefully then got up. Young man was confused to see him leaving without saying any thing but he waited for him. After a while master came back with a glass of water and a bowl full of salt. Master asked that young man to take a handful of salt from that bowl and put it in the glass and then drink that water. Young man was confused but did as instructed by master. Master asked, “How does it taste..?“ Young man replied, “It’s terrible.. All i could taste was salt..“ Now master asked that young man to take a handful of salt and come with him. They both went to near by lake. Master said, “Now put this salt in the ...

 Two Brother’s Once in a village, two brother’s started to work at poultry farm under their father guidance. Some years after they started working with their father, older son noticed that father would give more responsibility and reward to his younger brother. Older son felt it unfair as both worked equally and being older he should be one who should be given more responsibility and reward. He went to his father and said, “I m older yet you give more responsibility to my younger brother.. Why is it so?? Father said, “I will tell you but first go to Tammy’s farm and inquire if they have any turkey for sale, we need to add to our stock..“ He went and soon returned with answer, “Yes father.. they have turkey they can sell to us..“ Father said, “Ok.. Then please go and ask them the price..“ He again went and returned. He said to his father, “They said we can buy turkey at 10$ each.“ Father said, “Good.. Now go and ask if they can deliver them by tomorrow..“ Older son went and duly ret...

 Something More Valuable One of the most powerful rich man in Brazil made a announcement. He announced that he will be burying his million dollar rare Bentley car in the ground so that he could he could drive it even in his after life. This received a lot of media attention and some even criticized him for wasting such rare and precious commodity as he can donate it for charity. Even after many criticism he received, he went on with ceremony on the decided date. Media was present there to cover that event. Ground was prepared for the burial of his Bentley. Just moments before lowering that car into ground, he declared that he wouldn’t bury his car. People present there were confused and questioned his announcement. Just then he told everyone about his real motive for creating all the buzz and drama was to create awareness among people about Organ Donation.. He said, “People condemn me because I wanted to bury a million dollar Bentley, in fact most people bury something a lot more v...

 How will You Respond: Once a young women complained to her mother about how hard her life is going on and that she wanted to give up. After listening to her, her mother took her to kitchen and there she took three pots and filled them with water then she placed pots with water on fire and bring them to boil. In the first pot she placed carrots, in second she placed eggs and in the last post she placed some grounded coffee beans. After 20 mins she turned off gas and took out boiled carrots and eggs and placed them in a bowl and in a cup poured some of the coffee. She kept all those bowls in front of her daughter and asked, “Tell me.. What do you see??“ Daughter replied, “Carrot, eggs and coffee.“ Mother moved bowl of carrot toward her daughter and asked to touch and feel texture of carrot. Daughter did same and replied, “It’s soft.“ Now mother moved bowl of eggs toward her and asked her to break the egg. Daughter did same and replied, “It’s hard..“ Finally mother asked daughter to ...

 Not Worthless One day while fish was swimming closer to river bank it heard a voice saying, “How is the water??“ Fish raised her head upward to see that there was monkey sitting on on tree. Fish smiled and replied, “Water is nice and warm.“ Monkey felt little jealous and wanted to put fish down. He replied, “You should come out of water and climb up this tree. View from here is really amazing.“ Fish replied with sadness, “I don’t know how to climb tree and i cannot survive without water.“ Seeing fish sad face monkey made fun of fish saying,“You are totally worthless if you cannot even climb a tree.“ After hearing this remark fish started to think about it day and night became extremely depressed. It started thinking to herself, “May be monkey is right. I am worthless if i can not even climb a tree.“ Another fish in river noticed that fish was looking all depressed and asked it for reason of depression. Fish told her everything about monkey and his comment. After listening to this ...

 Teaching Skill Once in a village lived two wood cutter Rohit and Sahil . Every morning they would go out to forest to cut wood to sell it to near by market. They both used to earn enough to survive. One day while wood cutter were taking a break from their and sat to eat lunch, there one of them noticed a beggar who seemed very thin and exhausted. As beggar was passing by he noticed them and begged, “I am very hungry, would you care to spare a few bites of food for me??“ Rohit felt pity toward him and quickly looked in his bag for a packet of food he had kept for later but before Rohit could give that to beggar, Sahil grabbed his hand and pulled him back. Sahil looked toward beggar and said, “We have no food to spare. We both work hard all day long and have enough food to get us through the day. We can not give you what we are eating.. But if you wish i can lend you my axe and we both will teach you how to cut firewood. Then you can sell it and hope that at end of day you will have...

 God’s Plan Once in village lived a man who was very lazy and didn’t liked to work. So he would always look for easiest way to feed himself. One day he found a fruit farm and looked around. Not seeing any one guarding farm, he decided to steal some fruits but as soon as he climbed tree, farm owner saw him. Owner ran toward him to catch him. Seeing him that man got afraid and ran towards forest and went inside forest to hide. After sometime passed, he started to walk toward village. While passing by he saw that there was fox who had only two legs and was crawling on those two legs. Man thought to himself, “How can this fox is still alive in such condition? This fox can’t run then how it is able to feed himself as well as save itself from other animals?“ Just then man saw a lion coming in his direction, He ran and climbed up tree. From there he saw that lion was holding a piece of meat in his mouth and seeing lion all other animals ran away except for that fox as it wasn’t able to ru...

 King of Birds Once all bird in jungle gathered and decided that they should have a King among birds. Now the question was - Who will be the King of birds?? Myna had an idea and suggested, “Let’s keep a competition between bird and one who fly highest could be crowned as King of all birds..“ Everyone liked the idea and agreed for it. Eagle who was also present there started to boast about his strong and big body and said, “I am the strongest of all birds. You all know that i am only one who can fly highest.. Then why bother with all this competition? Why not make me king now. “ “Still.. there is a possibility that you may not win.“,piped a little voice. Eagle turned to look around to see who said that. To his surprise it was said by a little sparrow. In mocking voice Eagle said, “..!!! And who is going to beat me?? You..??“ Sparrow didn’t said anything. Later all birds got ready for race. As soon as owl signaled all birds started flying up into the air but they could not fly very h...

 Thomas Edison’s Inspiring Short Stories Story 1: Fear of Losing Confidence.!! When Thomas Alva Edison successfully invented light bulb all this assistants were happy. As he had experimented around 1000 times before getting success in his attempt to invent light bulb. Edison called office boy and asked him to test that bulb. Being just a office boy, he was very nervous to even holding that bulb in his hand still he did because Edison asked him to test it. He was so nervous holding it that due to nervousness he accidentally dropped it. Office boy got scared that he would get fired from his job for dropping such important invention. After 2 days Edison again asked that office boy to come to his cabin. All assistants were present there. Edison constructed another bulb and asked that boy to test bulb. All assistants were surprised and said, “Why did you called him again?? There are chances of him dropping it again and all your effort could go to waste..“ Edison replied, “It took me rou...

 Legend of Cherokee Indian’s  Cherokee Indian’s had a ritual for boy’s initiation into manhood. According to this ritual. Father blindfold his son and take him into the forest and leaves him there alone. There boy is required to sit on a stump for whole night until ray of sun shines through it. Boy has to sit there all by himself without removing the blindfold. To complete this ritual boy had to sit there without asking or crying out for help to anyone. Once boy completes this ritual, survives that night then he become a Man. No boy is allowed to share this experience with any of his friends of boy a each boy have to experience this and come into his own manhood. A young boy had to go through this ritual. His father blindfolded him and took him into the center of forest where he could here all kind of noises. Boy was terrified to hear those noises. Boy was sitting on stump and wind was so hard that it shook his stump. He could hear animals howling at night, sound of trees and ...

 Advice from Old People Once in old times young king of country thought that old people are unnecessary and burden to country as they are weak and unable to do any productive work. All his courtiers consisted of young people and they agreed with him. Soon King passed an order that all people above sixty must be killed as they have already lived their lifetime. So all the old people of the country were killed. In the country lived a young man who had great respect and love for his father and he didn’t wanted him to get killed. So before soldier came he hid his father into a cellar. After some years a terrible drought overtook a country and people had to suffer from troubles and sickness. Famine was so severe that even stores of food grains were fully exhausted and not a single grain of seed was left to sow in land. Everyone in the country looked worried but no one could think of anything to better country situation. Young man who hid his father.. used to go his father for advice whe...

 Puppies for Sale Once a farmer painted an advertisement for puppies to sell and was fixing it on the edge of his yard. As he was hitting last nail for board to be fixed on it’s place he felt a tug on his overalls. When he looked behind he saw a little kid. He asked, “What do you want kid??“ Kid replied, “I want to buy a puppy..“ Farmer replied, “Well kid.. These pup are quite expensive as they came from very good breed of dog..“ Little boy dropped his head but after a moment, reaching deep down into his pants pocket he pulled some coins from his pocket and held it up to the farmer and said, “Sir, i have got only 50 cent.. would that be enough for a puppy?“ Farmer smiled and said, “Yes..!!“ Then farmer whistle and called out his dog. Dog came along with came its four puppies running behind it out of dog house. Boy was delighted to see them. Boy noticed that behind four puppies there was little one who was slowly coming out of that dog house and in awkward manner that little puppy w...

 Never Lose Hope Once a middle aged man lost his job and was looking for a job to support his living. In newspaper he found that a job of “Office Boy“ is available. He needed a job badly so he applied for post of “office boy“ at a very big firm. Next day he was called for interview. Manager interviewed him and gave him a test. Man cleared the test. Manager said, “You are hired.. Now give me your e-mail address so that i can send you further details and your joining letter..“ Man replied, “Sir, i don’t have a computer and neither do i have any e-mail address.“ Manager replied, “What..? In today time if you don’t have an e-mail id that means you don’t exist and that means you can’t get this job.. I am sorry but you are not hired.“ Man left. He didn’t know what to do as he had only 200rs left in his pocket and no job. He had no hope of getting any other job anytime soon. He didn’t know what to do. He didn’t want to go home without job. He thought for a while... Then he decided to go t...

 Inspiring Story of Glenn Cunningham In a country side school, classroom used to be heated by old fashioned way. A little boy used to come early to school to start fire and warm class before after everyone else arrive. But one morning when everyone else arrived they found the school engulfed in flames. They found unconscious boy inside and carried him out. Boy had major burns all over his lower body and was taken to hospital. When boy was lying in bed in hospital, he heard doctor talking to his mother that little boy’s lower body was burned severely and he didn’t had much hope of his survival. Brave boy didn’t want to die and somehow to the amazement to physician he did survive. After some day boy again listened to doctor and his mother conversation. Mother was told that because of fire much of his lower body part flesh had been destroyed and his lower limbs had been crippled for life. Brave boy didn’t lose hope and was determined to walk again but unfortunately waist down his thin...

 Swami Vivekananda’s Test: Swami Vivekananda had vast knowledge of both eastern and western culture. He had brilliant conversation skills and deep spiritual insight due to which in 1893 he was selected to be present Hinduism at the world’s Parliament of Religion which was to be heal at Chicago. Just day before leaving for abroad to attend Parliament of Religion in Chicago his mother invited him for dinner. Vivekananda ji enjoyed delicious dinner made for him by his mother with love and affection. After dinner his mother offered him a bowl with fruits and a knife to cut fruits into pieces. After Vivekananda ate fruit, his mother said, “Son, can you please pass me the knife?“ Vivekananda responded immediately and gave knife to his mother. After getting knife his mother responded, “Son, you passed my test. You have my blessing for your journey.“ Vivekananda was surprised by his mother response and questioned, “But mother how and when did you test me??“ His mother smiled and said, “Son...

 Poor Man’s Kindness Once Swami ji was for a stay in Rajasthan. When people got to know about him they started coming to him. Swami ji was tirelessly answering questions of everyone who was coming to him. This way three days and night passed. Swam Vivekananda ji was so involved in talking to people about spiritual matters that he didn’t even took a break to eat of even drink a sip of water. On third night on his stay after all visitors left, a poor man came to him and said, “Swami ji.. I noticed that you have been answering all people from last two days and night and haven’t even taken a drop of water. This has pained me very much..“ Swami ji felt that in form of poor man, God had appeared before him and said, “Will you please give me something to eat??“ Poor man was a cobbler by profession and traditionally a person from lower caste were even forbid from coming near to Brahman or Sanyasi. So poor man hesitatingly asked, “Swami ji.. I want to bake and bring some bread for you but I...

 Being Honest Story 1: Task of Stealing..!! Once Ramakrishna asked his disciples to steal a little rice from their own home but there was one condition that nobody sees them stealing rice. After a week all of his disciples came back with rice except for one. Everyone was happy as they were able to complete task given to them of stealing rice from home without anyone noticing them. Ramakrishna asked that student reason for coming empty handed. Student told him that even if he tries hard to steal rice hiding from everyone else, he always saw himself stealing rice. So there was never ever a situation when he could have steal rice when nobody is seeing.. Because what ever we do, it is never hidden from one person and that is our-self. That student who came empty handed was Swami Vivekananda. Moral: Whenever we try to do Something Wrong, even if we hide it from Everyone Else yet we can’t Hide it from our-self. So we should Never do anything Wrong. Story 2: Swami Vivekananda in Class..!!...

 True Profitable Transaction Guru Nanaki ji father knew that Nanak ji like to communicate with people. So he decided that if Nanak ji was to learn anyway to earn money, it can be done through trading. So one day, Guru Nanak’s father gave Bhai Bala twenty rupees and said, “Go with Nanak and buy some good from market and them sell them at profitable rate.“ So Bhai Bala and Nanak went to market to buy some goods. As they had passed ten miles from their village, they come across a group of Hermits who were sitting under a tree. Seeing them Nanak ji stopped Bhai Bala and said, “Father asked us to make some profitable transaction and nothing can be more profitable than to feed these Hermits. I can’t go forward leaving such great opportunity to make true profitable transaction.“ Nanak ji took all the money from Bhai Bala and offered that money to them saying, “I offer this in your service..“ Head of that Hermit group replied, “Son, this money is of no use for us as we never go to any vill...

 Giving Advice: Once there was a little boy became obsessed with eating sweets. His mother got worried because of his excessive sweet eating habit and tried many ways to stop him from eating. However nothing seemed to work. Near near village lived a wise man who was respected by everyone. So she decided to take him to that wise man, in hope that her son may listen to him. Mother went to wise man with her son. There she met him and said, “My son, eats sweets every time.. Will you please tell him that it’s bad for his health??“ After listening to her, wise man thought for a while and refused to give any advice to that boy at that time. He asked mother to return to him after a month. She wondered why he asked them to return after a month, why not tell boy to stop eating sugar at that time yet she left. Later, she returned to wise man and this time wise man took boy for a walk and after a while returned. He looked at boy and said, “Boy, You should stop eating sugar because it’s not goo...

 Cost of Saree: Once Shri Lal Bahadur Shashtri ji went to a textile mill and he was accompanied by owner of mill. After going around mill, Shashtri ji went to see warehouse of that mill. There he saw some sarees on display. Seeing those, Shashtri ji requested owner of mill to show him some sarees. Owner was happy with his request and asked his salesman to bring best sarees to him. Owner showed him various kinds of sarees and each one of them were unique and of high quality. Shashtri ji liked one of those sarees and asked owner about its price. Mill owner told him that cost of that saree was 800rs. After knowing saree cost, Shashtri ji said, “This is too expensive. Can you please show me sarees which are less expensive..“ Owner asked his salesman to bring little less expensive sarees to him. So the mill owner started showing him other sarees, quoting prices like Rs.500, Rs.400 and so on. Shashtri ji said, “These are still too expensive.. Are there cheaper sarees which a poor person ...

 Husband’s Love for Wife Once in a city, lived a man who was married to a very beautiful girl. Everyone in city would compliment him about his wife’s beauty. Seeing this wife felt proud and happy. Both started to live a happy married life. After some years, Wife got infected with a rare skin diseases. They consulted every doctor but no one was able to treat her disease. When wife got to know that because to disease she will lose her beauty with time. She became scared that she will lose love of her husband as she wouldn’t be looking beautiful anymore. Husband tried to cheer her every day but she would stay sad and started to avoid being in front of her husband. But then one day, husband went out of town for some work. While returning back to town, he met with an accident. In that accident he lost both of his eyes. Wife felt very bad but with time they both learned to live normal life. She wouldn’t avoid her husband anymore and would stay by his side and help him with his routine an...

 Facing Difficulties in Life: Once in a far away place lived a man who had faith in God. One night, a man was sleeping soundly. Suddenly a huge sound woke him up. When he opened his eyes, he saw that his room was filled with light. Just then God appeared before him, showed him a large rock outside his house and told him to push that rock with all his might. Next morning when man woke up, he remembered what he saw that night. He got outside and pushed it with all his might but wasn’t able to move it. Despite it man didn’t give up and from that day he made his routine to push that rock daily with all his might. For many years he toiled from sun up to sun down, his shoulders set squarely against the cold, massive surface of that large rock, pushing with all of his might. Each night the man returned to his cabin sore and worn out, feeling that his whole day had been spent in vain as that rock never moved a bit even after many years. Not seeing any progress, man started to get discourag...