stories

Work is Worship: The Story of Narada and the Farmer Work as Worship: Narada's Lesson in Devotion Long, long ago, in a peaceful land filled with forests, rivers, and small villages, there lived a great sage named   Narada . Narada was known all over the world for his deep love for   Lord Vishnu . He wore simple clothes, carried a musical instrument called a veena, and always walked with a gentle smile on his face. Every day, Narada woke up early in the morning and chanted the name of Lord Vishnu. “Vishnu… Vishnu… Vishnu…” He chanted while walking, while resting, and even while traveling from one place to another. His heart was always filled with devotion. People who saw him would say, “Narada is the greatest devotee of Lord Vishnu.” Narada traveled from village to village, forest to forest, and even to heavenly places. Wherever he went, he sang songs about Lord Vishnu and taught people to remember God. Over time, a small thought came into Narada’s mind. He began to won...

The Bird Pair and the Sea The Bird Pair and the Sea Once upon a time, on a beautiful sea coast, there lived a pair of small birds called   Tittibha birds . They were husband and wife, and they loved each other very much. Every morning, they woke up with the sound of waves, and every evening, they watched the sun go down into the sea. One day, the female Tittibha bird felt very happy. She said softly to her husband, “My dear, the time has come. I want to lay my eggs and start our little family.” The male Tittibha bird smiled and replied, “That is wonderful news! Tell me what you need, and I will help you.” The female bird looked around and said carefully, “Please find a   safe and quiet place   for me to lay my eggs. The sea can be dangerous, especially on full moon nights. The waves become very big and strong.” The male bird laughed proudly and said, “Why are you worried? Look around! Is there a better place than this sea shore? This is our home. Lay your eggs he...

The King's Faith in Lord Vishnu Long ago, in a beautiful kingdom called   Vishalanagar , there lived a kind and wise King. He ruled his people with love and fairness. The King had a daughter named   Princess Srimati . She was gentle, smart, and loved by everyone in the kingdom. One morning, the King was sitting in his   royal court , listening to his ministers and solving the problems of his people. Suddenly, a royal messenger arrived from a nearby kingdom. The messenger bowed and spoke loudly. “My King has sent me with a message,” he said. “You must pay a large tribute of gold and jewels. If you refuse, there will be war.” The King of Vishalanagar became worried. The neighboring king was very powerful and had a large army. Vishalanagar’s army was brave, but smaller in number. Fighting such a strong enemy would be very dangerous. The court became silent. Everyone could see the fear on the King’s face. Just then, a soldier rushed into the court. He bowed quickly a...