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Total Freedom, OshoFreedom From Fetters

Freedom in its complete sense would be liberation from the past as well as the future. A short story relates the binding nature of attachments owing to one's alternated dwelling in the past and the future, ignoring the present which, postpones
Mulla Nasruddin, Sufi StoryMulla Nasruddin-Prattling Parrots

A short Sufi story stresses the importance of knowing oneself first before jumping into judgements regarding others' nature.Mulla Nasruddin was to be tried in the court. He was charged with undermining the state's security as he admitted that he
Buddha Yashodra buddha,past life,priya devi r,yashodraThe past life Of Buddha And Yashodra

The links of  buddha, and yashodra seem to extend in the future.Once a young man strode into a city where there was likely to be some grand event which was to take place, owing to its decorations. The young
Experiencing Suchness, OshoMy Faith Is Not In Belief!-Part II

Continued From The First Part Faith has a different connotation, extending more than a mere belief in the teachings of Buddha.The story continues, where the king is again shocked by the words of the saint. The
Faith BeliefMy Faith Is Not In Belief!

Belief belongs to the mind and faith, to the being. Faith assumes a different dimension in the teachings of Gautama, the Buddha. A short story carries this import.It was customary of a king to go out into his
Sufi Story, Non Judgemental AttitudeNon-judgemental, The Attitude Of The Great!

Judgement is the projection of one's mind. One remains in his own self when he does not judge. A small Sufi story carries the essence of a non judging attitude.There was a Sufi mystic in a village who
In The Grip Of Past Tendencies

Tendencies of past lives are tentacles that tightly grips one, postponing freedom. A short Jain story reveals the power of past influencing the present.There was once a prince who was initiated by Lord Mahavira and who had left
The Buuda, God's existenceDoes God Exist?, Buddha Answers!

"Does God exist?," is a skeptical query often raised. Some affirm the existence of God while others deny, "God does not exist!" Lord Buddha removes this skeptical knot by teaching in His own way about God's existence.
Jesus And Michelangelo

A piece of art, whatever form it may be reflects the artist.Once Michelangelo was engaged in painting Jesua Christ while working in the Sistine chapel. The work was close to completion with just a few strokes of the finishing touches.
Challenges Life, challenges,priya devi r,short storiesStep Up With Challenges!

Challenges in life are opportunities to rise. The import is conveyed through a challenges. Stories of wisdom render an easy understanding of the truth.A farmer lost his donkey and was in search of it. While searching he had its cries
Short Sufi StoryThe Ordinary And The Ultimate

A short Sufi story that talks of the ordinary and the ultimate.A great emperor once asked his wise men for a mantra that will be suitable for all dangers that he would have to encounter in his life.
Sufi StoryTrust God But Tie Up Your Camel !

A beautiful Sufi story lays emphasis on adopting a practical approach to life at the same time being devoted to God.A man once stopped by a mosque on his way back home from the market with his camel.
True Devotion, Lord RamaTrue Devotion

A true devotee cares not for anything other than devotion. A story in the Ramayana depicts true devotion with none other than Lord Rama portraying it.Lord Rama was engaged in the worship of the Sea God to appease
The TruthIn Search Of Truth

The truth presents itself when one is ready for it.A man was on his mission in search of the truth. He met an old man who was sitting under a tree outside his village. He seemed to be
Short story, The bodyTo Hiss Is Not To Hurt !

The body is the temple of God, and its one's responsibility to handle it with due care.There once lived a very venomous snake in a hole in a garden. Young boys who frequented the garden to play were
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