King visiting criminals in prison
The Honest Prisoner Once there was a King who was well-known for his perfect administration of justice. One day, he decided to visit the prison house to meet all the…
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18. March 2015.
Govindaya swaha
The Transformative Power of a Simple Offering Once upon a time, there lived a rich man who was engrossed in material benefits and enjoyment. He spent every moment engaging in…
18. March 2015.
A man who found a cocoon of a butterfly
Discovery of the Cocoon A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force…
18. March 2015.
Sannyasi who got a cat, cow and wife
The Man's Decision There was once a man who was tired from life. He had 3-4 children and he couldn't work very hard to maintain them. He thought it would…
12. March 2015.
Ajamil’s previous life
Pariksit asked, "Ajamil was a learned Brahmana; how did it occur that he established a relationship with a prostitute?" In answer Sri Sukadeva Goswami narrated Ajamil's previous life. Ajamil was…
9. March 2015.
The Story of a Brahmin and the Dry Ganga
There is this story of a Brahmin in the Skanda Purana, who undertook a pilgrimage tour of temples and Holy Rivers, after leasing his house to some Pravakthas who had…
8. March 2015.
The Three Ministers and the Consequences of Karma
The King's Order Once a king ordered his three ministers to take a bag and go to the forest to fill it with fruits. The First Minister's Approach The first…
5. March 2015.
The Scholarly Brahmana and the Prostitute
Life in the Peaceful Village Once, in a peaceful village, there lived a scholarly brahmana (priest). His daily routine included sitting in his doorway and reciting the Gita. Opposite his…
5. March 2015.
The Truthful Brahmana and the Runaway Cow
The Unfortunate Encounter Once, a poor butcher purchased a cow to sell her meat and support his family. While taking her to slaughter, the cow managed to escape. The butcher,…
5. March 2015.
Brahmana and ungrateful crane
In Panchatantra, there is a story of a crane and a brahmana. The brahmana was a good friend of the crane. Brahmana was very poor but he was very big…
5. March 2015.