Dailymotivation

  Many have a doubt whether it is alright to do namaskar to human beings. But who else will one do namaskar to, to the ghosts? Once, Emperor Ashoka went for a walk along with his minister. Midway they met a Buddhist monk. Emperor Ashoka ran forward and prostrated in front of the monk. The minister was pained to see his emperor prostrate before a monk. He thought sadly, “Alas, the valuable head of the emperor touched the feet of a recluse.” Though he was a minister he was narrow minded and had no broad thinking. He waited for suitable opportunity and upon returning to the palace he said, “Maharaja! I was very much troubled.” The king asked, “Why Minister, why were you troubled?” The minister said, “The head of the emperor Ashoka is very valuable. How can such valuable head of the emperor be laid on the feet of the monk?” The emperor did not reply. He just smiled and left. Emperor Ashoka was waiting for a opportune moment. After a few days the King called the minister aside and said,...

 Holi-Festival of colors I n the village of Vrindavan, Krishna grew up surrounded by the love and devotion of the gopis (cowherd girls). Among them, Radha, with her unparalleled devotion, shared a special bond with Krishna. One day, Krishna playfully complained to his mother, Yashoda, about the color difference between him and Radha. "Why is Radha fair and I am dark?" Krishna asked innocently. Yashoda, with a loving smile, replied, "Well, if you want to change your complexion, you can do it yourself." Taking her words quite literally, Krishna decided to playfully change his complexion. He approached Radha with a mischievous grin and smeared her face with color. The gopis, witnessing this playful act, were enchanted by Krishna's divine charm. Soon, the entire village joined in the celebration, and the air filled with laughter and joy. The festival of colors, known as Holi, became a tradition in Vrindavan, symbolizing the playful and loving relationship between Kr...

The Clever Barber In a bustling market town, there lived a barber known for his wit and cleverness. He was not just skilled with scissors and razors but also had a quick and sharp mind. One day, a man walked into the barber's shop for a haircut. As the barber worked, he engaged the man in a lively conversation. The topic turned to politics, and the man expressed his strong opinions, which happened to be in direct contrast to the ruler of the land. The barber, realizing that he was in the presence of someone who held opposing views to the ruler, grew cautious. He didn't want to be accused of harboring a dissident. So, he chose his words carefully and said, "Well, my friend, it's always essential to remember that even the sharpest razor should be used gently." The man nodded, appreciating the barber's subtle advice. He left the shop with a great haircut and a valuable lesson. The barber's clever choice of words had conveyed his message without directly criti...

The Farmer and His Golden Goose Once upon a time, in a quiet village, there lived a poor farmer named John. He struggled to make ends meet and often worried about his family's well-being. One day, as he was working in his field, he discovered a mysterious goose with shimmering golden feathers. To his astonishment, this special goose laid one golden egg every day. John and his family were overjoyed, and their financial troubles seemed to vanish as they sold the golden eggs in the village market. However, as time passed, John grew impatient and greedy. He thought to himself, "If this goose can lay one golden egg every day, there must be a treasure inside her." So, he decided to take drastic action. One day, instead of waiting for the next golden egg, John decided to cut the goose open, hoping to find a heap of golden treasures inside her. To his shock and dismay, when he opened the goose, he found nothing but flesh and bones. The goose was dead, and there were no treasures ...

The Three Brothers and the Bundle of Sticks In a peaceful village, there lived three brothers who constantly quarreled with each other. Their father, on his deathbed, worried about their future and wanted to teach them a valuable lesson. He called his sons to his bedside and handed each of them a single stick. He asked the eldest son to break the stick, which the son did with ease. Then, he gave the second son a bundle of three sticks bound together and asked him to break it. Again, the task was simple for the second son. Lastly, he handed the youngest son a bundle of ten sticks tied together and asked him to break them. The youngest son tried with all his might but couldn't break the bundle of sticks. The father smiled and said, "My dear sons, you see, individually, you are weak and easily defeated, just like a single stick. But when you stand together as a united family, just like this bundle of sticks, you become strong and unbreakable. Remember, unity is your greatest stre...

The Tale of Lincoln and the Stuck Pig Once, while traveling through the countryside as a young man, Abraham Lincoln came across a pig that was stuck in a muddy ditch. The pig was struggling to free itself but was unable to do so. Upon seeing the pig's distress, Lincoln stopped and approached the scene. He assessed the situation and realized that the pig was too large for him to lift out of the ditch by himself. Instead of leaving the pig to its fate or seeking help, Lincoln decided to take action. He found some wooden boards nearby and used them to create a makeshift ramp. With great effort, he coaxed the pig to climb the ramp, and eventually, the pig was able to free itself from the muddy ditch. After witnessing this act of kindness, a passerby who had watched Lincoln's efforts asked, "Why did you go to all that trouble for a pig? It's just a farm animal." Lincoln replied, "Well, it was stuck, and I couldn't have just left it there suffering. It didn...

The Story of Abraham Lincoln and the Pig As a young boy growing up in a humble log cabin, Abraham Lincoln developed a reputation for his compassion and kindness toward animals. One day, a neighbor's pig had strayed into the Lincoln family's field, and young Abraham was asked to return it. Instead of simply returning the pig, Abraham decided to carry it all the way back to his neighbor's house, even though it was a long and arduous journey. He wanted to ensure the pig's safety and well-being. When he finally reached his neighbor's house, the neighbor was surprised and asked, "Why did you go to all this trouble to return the pig? You could have just told me, and I would have come to get it." Abraham replied with a smile, "I didn't want the pig to get lost or hurt on the way, so I thought it best to personally escort it back to your home." This simple act of kindness and consideration for the well-being of even the smallest creatures demonstrate...

  K rishna and the Fruit of Karma Once, Krishna and Arjuna were taking a walk in the forest when they came across a fruit vendor. The vendor had a cart filled with a variety of fruits, including ripe mangoes. Krishna and Arjuna decided to buy some mangoes to satisfy their hunger. Krishna handed the vendor a bag of gold coins, but the vendor, without weighing the mangoes, gave them a small portion. Krishna and Arjuna didn't complain and accepted the fruit. As they were about to leave, Arjuna asked Krishna, "Why did you pay the vendor so much when he only gave us a few mangoes?" Krishna smiled and replied, "Arjuna, the fruit vendor gave us not only mangoes but also a valuable lesson in the fruit of karma (action). Just as he gave us less than what we paid for, people often receive less or more than what they deserve in life based on their karma. We should always act with kindness, fairness, and generosity, regardless of how others treat us." Arjuna realized the pr...

Krishna and Sudama's Friendship Krishna, in his childhood, had a dear friend named Sudama. While Krishna grew up to become a prince and later, a king, Sudama remained a humble and impoverished Brahmin. As the years passed, Sudama and his family lived in extreme poverty, struggling to make ends meet. One day, Sudama's wife reminded him of his childhood friend, Krishna, who had become a great ruler. She suggested that Sudama seek Krishna's help to alleviate their suffering. Sudama hesitated, feeling ashamed to ask for assistance, but his wife insisted. She lovingly prepared a small bundle of rice flakes as a gift for Krishna. With this humble offering, Sudama set out on the journey to Dwarka, where Lord Krishna resided. When Sudama arrived in Dwarka, he was awestruck by the opulence of Krishna's palace. Hesitant but determined, he was eventually allowed to meet Krishna. Sudama, overwhelmed by Krishna's royal hospitality, felt embarrassed about his meager gift. Krishna...