There were three laughing saints in ancient China. Just like laughing Buddha! They did nothing. They used to go to the center of any town and laugh in the city square. Even people assembled around them and laughed in a chorus. They laughed in the square every day but never said a word. People began loving …
Remember Death 24*7. Whenever we forget it, we live in the past or the future and hence we suffer. There is an example. Once there was a saint, who was walking through a village. A young boy hit him with a stick. He didn’t react but instead picked up the stick to return it to …
This is a story of a Guru and his disciple. The disciple asked, “How can my mind focus on the soul?” Guruji gave a beautiful example and said, “Ring this bell gently. You heard a gentle noise and experienced a gentle after-effect. Now, ring it loudly. You heard a loud noise and experienced a louder after-effect. Similar things are …
Milarepa and Marpa met their Satguru in India. Milarepa felt that whomever he was seeking, was seeking him more earnestly. On the journey back home, Marpa felt that Milarepa was his guru. With great hesitation, Marpa stopped Milarepa and said, “I’m feeling that I’m not you Guru, but you are mine.” As soon as Marpa bowed at the divine feet of …
Today’s story is based on the life of a Tibetan saint, Milarepa. He was a seven-year-old boy when he lost his father. His uncle took care of his mother, his sister, and him. But, his uncle mistreated them and tamed them as servants. They lived a horrifying life. When he turned eleven, he felt to …
Once a beggar was upset with his life because he had to beg to run his life. He had to beg for everything. He would remain unhappy about this and thought about how his life would change? Thinking that he would be disappointed. Every day he would see that many frustrated people, people with tears …
Ali is the son-in-law of Prophet Mohammed peace-be-upon-him, husband of Bibi Fatima Radiallahu-tala. The mother of Hazarath Ali-Radiallahu-tala felt that light was developing in her womb. At the end of her pregnancy, she was guided towards Qaba in Mecca. (Qaba is a place where people go for Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.) There is a door in the Qaba which is always closed, covered with a black cloth. But, the door opened, and she …
We see the tip of the iceberg while listening to the stories, and enjoy it. We feel that Ma Saradha devi was the incarnation of Mother Jagadamba. But, we do not pay heed to the sufferings she underwent when she was in human form. Today, we will see her suffering. She lived in grave conditions, but never …
Mother Sharda Mani is a householder sannyasi. She fixes her mind on the soul. There is a lady who comes to Thakur Ji and sees him as her husband. It is not lust but the relationship one wants to keep with the tatva. When Thakur Ji is well, he scolds her and wards her away. She goes to Mother Sharda Mani, drenched in tears. Mother consoles her, “Sister! …