What is the most wondrous thing in the world?Once, a celestial being asked a righteous king what the most wondrous thing in the world was. The king replied, "despite witnessing death all around us, people live as though they themselves will never die." The paradox of human existence.
When you’re going through intense emotional pain or mental struggle, who’s the one person you turn to for support?
The Man at Platform NineThey called him many names — the Mad Scholar, Platform Saint. To most, he was just a fixture of the old railway station, like the rusted benches or flickering bulbs. I heard about him during my brief work trip — tales whispered over tea stalls and... See More »
The Greatest Miracle of ChristThe greatest miracle of Christ was not walking on water, turning water into wine, or even raising the dead. It was His prayer on the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” In that moment of unimaginable pain and cruelty,... See More »
The Myna bird's prophecyI still remember that childhood belief we shared about myna birds. Two meant joy; one predicted sorrow. When we were young, living in neighboring houses, Maya would always spot them first. "Look! A lone myna," she'd call from her balcony, voice... See More »
A Heart Mends in SilenceWeep, if you must, for broken things, For vanished dreams and severed wings; But build no altar to your ache, Nor let your tender spirit break. The heart must shatter to be wise, The soul must mourn to claim the skies; Yet sorrow, though a heavy... See More »
The Mustard Seed: A Story of Life, Loss, and HealingA woman named Kisa Gotami had lost her only child, a son. Overcome with grief, she carried his body through the village, asking everyone if there was any way to bring him back to life. Desperate, she went to the Buddha for help. “Master,” she... See More »
If you had enough money to live in luxury for the rest of your life, would you still find a reason to work?and if not, what would you do instead?
Have you ever asked yourself why the kindest people often suffer the most?Kindness is often quiet and unassuming, while the world tends to reward boldness, ambition, and self-interest. Kind-hearted people may carry the weight of others’ pain, give without expecting anything in return, and forgive when it costs them. In... See More »
Not All Arguments Push Couples Apart — Sometimes They Bring Them Closer.When I was young, my parents sometimes argued — usually in the kitchen, with Mom cooking and Dad picking some random arguement I barely understood. It drove me crazy. I’d grab Dad’s hand, lead him upstairs to the balcony, and promise to bring him... See More »
The Last trumpetLet them die — but I will stand! A dream I bear, a flame in my eyes, to tread where battles have bled their last, where the ground drinks deep the crimson flood. Bare to the sun, with wounds laid wide, blood painting me in glory’s red, I shift my... See More »
The Mystery ArtistWhen I was seven, in second grade, I became an unwitting messenger of love. My friend had scribbled a two-line confession on a torn scrap of paper, entrusting me to deliver it to a girl in the next row. As our teacher approached, I hurriedly tried to... See More »
Knowing youDistance became our holy teacher, Years, our celestial guide. I did not know that absence Could plant divine seeds so deep inside. Like the peepal's ancient wisdom, Sacred in the hallowed earth, Your spirit found eternal ground In the temple of my... See More »
Courage to Correct is the mark of true friendship.Friendship is not merely about sharing laughter and good times. True friendship entails a deeper responsibility: the courage to offer stern guidance when a friend loses their way.
What would it take to put a stop to all these wars?I'm fed up of hearing about the suffering and death war brings each day. What would it take to put an end to this?
If you were the last human on Earth...What matters most to you? How about your emotions? Will you panic or despair? Or would you remain calm and peaceful? Would memories have any meaning then? How would you spend the remaining years of your life?
How does religion explain infant deaths?We read about the deaths of babies and children as a result of wars, diseases, or simply human cruelty. What did they do to recieve such a tragic fate? Is there an explanation for this in any religion?
Do you have a long-distance relationship with yourself?Most of us appear to be. Without addressing this issue, it would be hard to manage our relationships with others. Find a means to create harmony within yourself. Your life will become considerably more lighter and peaceful.
What was the most terrifying animal you encountered?A few weeks ago, a few workers in nearby plantation complained of wild fowls squealing and clamouring. Next time it happened, a couple of us went to investigate. It was like a battlefield. The wild flows were flying around, producing loud noises in a... See More »
If you try, you risk failure. If you don’t, you ensure it.A quote that has motivated me many times in my life. It is better to attempt and fail than not to try at all. Unless you overcome your fear of failure, you will do nothing significant. However, that is the most difficult first step that anyone must... See More »
What will unite humanity?Will it take massive natural disasters and tragedies for us to finally put aside our differences in caste, religion, race, and geography and unite in a needto survive? Or will we be sufficiently inspired by love, empathy, and compassion to do so?... See More »
Would you need the Bible if Jesus was physically present with you?Would you need the Bible if Jesus was physically present with you, walking and conversing with you on a daily basis? The samefor Prophet Muhammad, Buddha, Lord Krishna, Moses, and all the great souls who came to redeem humanity. If they lived with... See More »
The reason you feel lonelyLoneliness is not the absence of other people. Its lack of completeness of the moment. The feeling of loneliness is like a broken circle, that you can’t mend no matter what you attempt. The truth is that we are overly reliant on others to... See More »
What tells you if a person is trustworthy or not?What tells you whether a person is trustworthy or not the first time you meet them? What approach do you use to know if that person can be trusted?
