Tag: vivekanand

In today’s world, most people expect something in return for what they do. Whether it’s kindness, help, or even love, we often keep a mental note—“I did this for them, so they should do something for me.” But what if we chose to live differently? Let’s look at a lighthouse. A lighthouse stands tall in…

Story: Alexander and the Wise Mystic After years of conquering lands and expanding his empire, Alexander the Great grew restless. He had wealth, power, and victory—yet a strange emptiness crept into his heart. One day, he heard of a mystic, a wise sage who lived by a river, untouched by worldly ambitions. Curious, Alexander rode…

Story: The Miser and the Leaky Roof Once upon a time, there was a miserly man who lived in a cozy little cottage in the countryside. He was known far and wide for his frugality. He would haggle over every penny at the market and often boasted that he had the lowest household expenses in…

Story: Mahatma Buddha and Brahmin One day, Buddha was sitting under a tree. A very angry Brahmin priest came to him and started shouting and abusing him. The Brahmin thought Buddha would get angry and shout back. But to his surprise, Buddha’s face stayed calm. He didn’t react at all. Seeing this, the Brahmin became…