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 Golden Egg - A Story of Greed and its Consequences The Goose and the Golden Egg Once upon a time, there was a farmer who lived in a small village. He lived with his wife and their two children. Their house was small, but it was warm and clean. They had a little farm with a few animals. They had a cow, a few chickens, and a small garden. Every day, the farmer worked hard in the fields, planting seeds, watering the plants, and taking care of the animals. Even though the family was poor, they were happy. They had enough food to eat, clothes to wear, and each other’s company. The farmer would often sit outside in the evening with his children and tell them stories about the sky, the trees, and the animals. His children loved these stories very much. One sunny morning, something very strange happened. The farmer was walking near the barn when he saw a beautiful goose. But this was no ordinary goose. Its feathers were shiny and soft, and it had a golden glow. The farmer called out, “H...

The Power of a Light Heart The Power of a Light Heart: A Story of a Little Boy and a Farmer Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play outside every day. He had a   small red ball   that he liked to throw, catch, and roll in the grass. One sunny morning, Tom ran out into the   big green fields   near his home. He threw his ball high into the air.   “Catch it!”   he shouted to himself as he ran. The ball bounced and rolled across the soft grass. As Tom chased it, he saw a   farmer   standing near a brown donkey. The donkey was very still, and it looked tired. Tom ran closer. “Hello, sir! Why is your donkey not moving?” Tom asked politely. The farmer sighed. “Oh, hello, little boy. My donkey is carrying a very heavy load. I have tried everything, but he just will not move. I don’t know what to do.” Tom looked at the donkey. He saw that it was carrying a   big basket full of hay and vegetables . He thought for a mo...