WISDOM STORIES
Fables, Parables, Allegories, and Illustrations
ananta-param kila sabda-sastram
svalpam tathayur bahavas cha vighnah
saram tato grahyam apasya phalgu
hamsair yatha ksiram ivambum adhyat
Endless indeed are words and texts,
While life is short, and challenges are numerous.
So, grasp the essence and leave aside the insubstantial,
As the swan extracts milk from the midst of water.
Brahma, Indra, and Virochana
How the ātma is realised through enquiry and service to Śrī Guru.
The Cow And The Tiger
The surrendered soul’s confidence.
Laksmi Devi’s Search For Sri Krishna
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s jovial explanation of the relationship of Visnu and Krishna.
The Pauper And The All-Knowing Sage
Discovering the fortune of devotion.
The Ungrateful And The Grateful
Pseudo-gratitude, ingratitude, and the full expression of sincere gratitude illustrated in story form.
Lalu and Kalu
The plight of those who are averse to their own best interest.