Hinduism storiesStory of Yajnavalkya & JanakaKing Janaka was one of the favorite students of sage Yajnvalkya. Yajnavalkya would always keep an empty front seat in his classes, so that if Janaka came, he could sit there and listen to his teachings. Story of Jada Bharata from Srimad bhagavatamStory of the Grand King of India, after whom the land is named Bharata What we are searching is within us: Story of Princess of KolkataWhen we realize what we are searching for is not different from what we are, that realization puts us to peace permanently Humor: Swami Vivekananda at the World Religious ParliamentSwami Vivekananda's Presence of mind was a result of the mental discipline he had accomplished Story of Swami Vivekananda: Protection Of CowsAll Life is precious, human life is specially so, it is the only vehicle which can take us to divinity. Story of Swami Vivekananda: Idol WorshipSwami Vivekananda is asked by a king why do people Worship idols when God isn't there? Swami Vivekananda meets John D. RockefellerHe is a Rich man who has Love, compassion & charity in his heart for everyone, not he possesses wealth Swami Vivekananda on eating Beef: A storyNon-violence is the highest ideal, it is to be practiced both mentally and physically, but not helpful going fanatical about it. Story of Swami Vivekananda: Accepting life as it is-mark of renunciationStory of Swami Vivekananda's experience with Racism in 20th century America Hinduism & Sexuality: PolyAmory in Ancient IndiaAn Instance of social acceptance of Romance outside marriage Enjoy life but don't be attached to it: Sir M Visvesvarayya's storySir M Vishveshwarayya was a true Karmayogi, one who acts for the sake of action, loves without expecting back A story about Brahma Vishnu and ShivaA story about Brahma Vishnu and Shiva God's Logic: Story of Krishna and UddhavaGod's Logic is mysterious, it is based on what one needs rather than on what one wants Only experience (direct knowledge) can remove painUntil you rely on what others say you won't get to the truth which will liberate you A true devotee sees God wherever & whatever he isA dog recognizes his master no matter what he is dressed as Story of religious Tolerance: Goddess Kshira Bhavani & VivekanandaWhy are people confused that there is so much injustice? In the grand scheme of things its all fair Story from Swami Vivekananda: Face your problems & they will run awayProblems like monkeys will run away when faced Story of a thief who became a monkA Story that Swami Vivekananda heard from the thief himself Krishna Lifting Govardhana Giri (Lord Krishna’s Miracle)Lord Krishna was living in a little town called Brindavan 5000 years ago. He was born on the earth to make realize the people their sin, and to know their principles of life and protect the good in this world. Krishna Balarama and a forest monsterFace your fears, get rid of worries Be a Lion not a dogGo to the source not the effects Obedience to Guru: story of Lord GaneshaLord Shree Ganesha’s looks teaches lot of lessons to us. If we consider Lord Forgive Others: story of Lord GaneshaOnce Lord Ganesha was invited to a big feast and there were many dishes and sweets prepared for him. Birth of River Kaveri - God Comes in Different Forms to help usKing Kavera always wanted his people to be happy, wanted to help people Each and Every creation of God has a ReasonOnce a traveler who was travelling to his native in a horse and he was very tired after a long journey. God always helps us – we should have belief in himA person in a village was very devotional to God and always Story of HastamalakaStory of Hastamalaka became disciple of Adi Shankaracharya Guru’s Love to his Disciple - Krishna and HaridasUsually we have heard many stories about the students sacrifice or great offerings to their masters or guru’s. God appears as half Shiva and half VishnuGod appears as half Shiva and half Vishnu to teach the devotee a lesson. Six blind men who come to find out what an elephant isHe who has seen the Lord in a particular way limits the Lord to that alone and thinks that He is nothing else |