Srila Prabhupada often shared a simple yet profound story to illustrate how easily people, regardless of their status or intellect, can be misled by common public opinion. Once, a man…
The Lustful Man’s Pursuit Once, there was a man who was very powerful and strongly built, but his character was questionable. He fell deeply in love with a beautiful girl,…
Once upon a time, a king announced that he would go to the temple in his kingdom for a few days of worship. As soon as the temple priest heard…
The story you mentioned highlights the endless nature of greed and its consequences. Here’s how the story unfolds: Once upon a time, there was a man who was known for…
The Story of the Saint and Cholera Once, a saint met the personification of cholera while traveling to Mecca for the sacred Haj. The saint asked cholera, "How many people…
The King’s Expelled Son Once, a king, in a moment of anger, expelled his son from the kingdom. The prince, unskilled and uneducated, was left without a means to make…
A Serene Life Once on the coast of Goa, a tourist met a fisherman. The fisherman had just returned with his catch of the day. Curious, the tourist asked him…
The Logician's Observation One day, a logician went to purchase some flour from a miller. The miller asked him to kindly wait for a few moments, as he was just…
Many years ago in a flourishing town, there lived four brahmins who had become great friends. They were all extremely naive by nature. Seeking Knowledge One day, desiring to gain…
The Villager and His Misplaced English The Villager and His Misplaced English Setting: A simple villager picked up a few English words—"Yes," "No," and "Very good"—from listening to others. He…