Developing Self-control I his is the story of a horse and its rider. The horse was galloping at full speed, almost running over a poor passer-by. This bystander, amazed at the wild sight, cried to the rider, “Where are you going?” The rider’s answer was…

Paving the Way to Inner Growth A teacher decided to appoint one of his disciples as his assistant on an arduous journey. He told his disciples, “On this trip you will meet many upsetting experiences. How will they give you any inner profit? On the...

Being Limited by Conditioning Have you ever noticed that in the circus, the big elephants are tied to a wooden stake with just a thin rope around their leg, while the baby elephants are held captive by strong metal chains that are tied to a...

The Positive Side of Things In 1991, when maestro Zubin Mehta visited India, a couple was watching his concert performance on television. He had a garland of roses around his neck. As he was vigorously conducting the orchestra, the petals dropped to his feet.  ...

The Right Thoughts One night, a woman dreamt that she was in a shop and God was behind the counter. Happy that she could ask him for whatever her heart desired, she asked for peace of mind, love and happiness. God replied, “Lady, you entered...

Dead or Alive? A wise hermit lived high up in the mountains. He was reputed to have answered every question ever brought to him. One day, two mischievous boys decided to play a trick on the hermit. They would ask him a question he couldn’t...