Category Wisdom Stories

“A king had a large orchard. He had got a variety of fruit trees planted there. He employed a skilled gardener to take care of the fruit trees. One day, the gardener would pick the ripe and juicy fruits from…

“A king called all of his wise men and counsellors together for a meeting. He addressed them and said: “I want you to go and think, read, and research. Consult the wisest and most learned men in the land. Spare…

“Long time ago very cruel king name Virat Singh was ruling the city of Vijay Nagar. All citizens were fearful because of his cruelty. Virat has a dog named Jack, which he used to love more than anything, one fateful…

“Once, poor Bhiku went to Bansi Lal’s shop. Bansi Lal asked Bhiku, “Why are you standing here like this?” Bhiku said, “Last night I saw a dream.” “What about the dream?” Bansi Lal smiled. “I saw that I would get…

“Once, an aged man was going to attend a religious gathering. A young man left his home to go and meet his fiancée. As they went on their way, their paths led them to the same road. They met on…

“There was once a king who was so cruel and unjust that his subjects yearned for his death or dethronement. However, one day he surprised them all by announcing that he had decided to turn over a new leaf. “No…

“There was a very wealthy man who was bothered by severe eye pain. He consulted many physicians and was being treated by several. He did not stop consulting a galaxy of medical experts; he consumed heavy loads of drugs and…

“Long ago in China, at a time when girls were expected to stay at home and learn household work while the boys went to school, a girl named Zhu conceived a desire to study. Her family was wealthy and Zhu…

“Buddha said: “I consider the positions of kings and rulers as that of dust motes. I observe treasures of gold and gems as so many bricks and pebbles. I look upon the finest silken robes as tattered rags. I see…

“A wild boar was rubbing his tusks against a tree. A fox passing by asked him what he was doing. “My tusks are my weapons,” said the boar. “I’m sharpening them.” “Why waste time sharpening your weapons when there’s no…