Short story – Learn to plan

Aria was a young girl who was filled with hopes and dreams.

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Are we losing our ability to think?

I met a few students over the past few weeks. It was shocking to listen to their views about learning!

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Sunday humor – Parrot stories

It is interesting to see how parrots mimic us and learn to talk, repeating words and phrases from their environment!

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Amelia Bedelia stories

A nice collection of stories for young readers!

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Short story – Ganga

In continuation of last week’s article on Triveni Sangamam, today will share how Ganga descended on earth!

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Ten one-line stories

Some of these one-line stories are deep and make us ponder!

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Short story – Monk and the Lion

One day a Monk was walking with his young disciples and he entered a forest.

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Short story – Mahaperiyava explains Dharma

One devotee reached Kanchi matham and waited to meet Maha Periyava.

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Short story – Mental boundaries

Sharing a story about how we create our own boundaries, every single day and try to work within the boundaries.

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Short story – Wounds of Anger

Sometimes we feel angry, and we tend to shout at people around us to let it out. Sharing a short story about the wounds of anger that last beyond the moment.

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Short story – Agni (God of Fire)

Homam is a sacred fire ritual in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism. It is also known as “Havan”. Sharing a short story about the significance of the sacred fire ritual.

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Short story – Carpenter

There once was an old carpenter named Aron who had spent over forty years building homes.

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Short story – Mother and daughter

There once lived a young woman named Anya, who was struggling to balance her new job, marriage, and motherhood.

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Short story – Miracles #3

Ms. Howard was a middle school English teacher in Alabama. She had taught for almost 15 years — loved her students, but the pandemic years had drained her spirit.

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Short story – Narada and liberation

Once, the celestial sage Narada Muni was traveling through the worlds singing the glories of Lord Vishnu on his veena. His sweet music filled hearts with devotion and peace wherever he went.

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One hundred lemons

Narthangai is a variety of citron. It is uniquely known for a variety of uses in South India.

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Short story – Miracles #2

Rebecca was on her way to an important job interview in the city.

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Short story – Miracles #1

In 2019, during the Chithirai festival at Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, a celestial event occurred. Thousands of devotees gathered there. They came to witness the wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.

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Short story – Importance of education

In a small town, there lived a boy named Bill, whose family often struggled to make ends meet. His father worked double shifts at the factory, and his mother took on sewing jobs to help pay the bills.

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Short story – Bangles

Long ago, in a small village nestled near the river Ganga, there lived a humble bangle seller named Haran.

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Short story – Jack’s lemonade stand

One nice summer afternoon, 10 year old Jack tasted his grandmother’s lemonade and smiled with satisfaction. He decided he will set up a lemonade stand for his community.

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Short story – Narada learns about Maya

One day, Narada Muni approached Lord Vishnu and asked:
“O Lord, what is this thing you call Maya? I have heard of it, but I do not understand it.”

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Short story – Arjuna’s faith

Before the Kurukshetra war started, Krishna knew that he would need to share the discourse of Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna soon, and wanted to test if Arjuna was ready.

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Customer service – Smile

Interesting incident with one of the customer service reps recently made me smile… literally 🙂

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The power of simple solutions

Big problems can be solved with simple solutions.

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Albert Einstein as a teacher

We all know Albert Einstein as a scientist! Narrating an incident about his sense of humor!

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Short story – Grandmom shows the way

It was a bright and early morning during winter. Mom was busy in the kitchen preparing breakfast, lunch and packing food for children.

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Poem – Flowers and thorns

A middle school Hindi poem about life (Phool aur Kante), comparing flowers and thorns to the life one chooses to live!

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Customer service

After spending a day at the urgent care, we were returning back home.

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Short story – Peaceful place

While we were on a college tour, we got an opportunity to meet a few students from different majors. One conversation stands fresh in my mind.

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Short story – Buddha and the full moon

One of the stories of Gautama Buddha that makes us introspect and reflect on our own determination (in any facet of life).

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Short story – Miracle

It is very hard to believe in miracles, until you get to experience it yourself! Such experiences are unique and yet occur in our day to day lives. Reading or hearing about some of them fee;s immensely satisfying!

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Short story – Swami Vivekananda

Once Swami Vivekananda was invited to speak at an event.

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Health benefits of eating on a silver plate

I used to think these are for rich people, but a few incidents in my life made me change my perspective!

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Power to heal

Healing as a concept has many believers and non-believers. I was once a non-believer as well.

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When I shared a table with 3 CXOs

During one of the conferences, I had the opportunity to share the table with 3 CXOs. The interactions turned out to be interesting & amazing!

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Meeting old colleagues

Walking down the memory lane, especially with old colleagues has its own charm!

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Short story – resolving a deadlock

This is a true experience that am penning as a short story, as I found it inspirational!

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Slowly… we learn

All through our lives, slowly and steadily we learn…

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Short story – Child at the temple

Who tells the story matters, as it changes the whole narrative.

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