Ratan Naval Tata(28 December 1937 – 9 October 2024) was an Indian industrialist and philanthropist who was chairman of Tata Group and Tata Sons from 1991 to 2012, and interim chairman from October 2016 through February 2017.In 2008, he received the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour in India. Ratan had previously received the… Read More »
As the last train of the day pulled out of the station, an elderly woman hurried towards it, hoping to catch it. However, by the time she reached the station, the train had already left. Exhausted, she sat on a bench, her face filled with worry. A porter noticed this and approached her. “Mother, where… Read More »
In Mylapore, Madras, there lived about two thousand years ago a born Siddha and born poet by the name of Valluvar, or, as he is more commonly known, Tiruvalluvar. He is regarded as an Avatara of Brahma. He married Vasuki and led the life of a householder to show people the way of leading a… Read More »
Once upon a time, a ship embarked on a journey across the vast Indian Ocean, traveling from Chennai to Jakarta (Indonesia). The sea was calm when they set sail, but as they ventured farther into the ocean, a monstrous storm arose, threatening the very survival of the ship and its crew. The waves towered like… Read More »
“Amit, hasn’t Babuji woken up yet? You know how his health deteriorates if he doesn’t take his medicines on time. Amit, can you please check on him? I’m busy making rotis, the vegetables are on the stove, and I still have to pack your tiffin. Babuji usually asks for tea as soon as he wakes… Read More »
In my years as a spiritual teacher, I have had the privilege of interacting with countless individuals from all walks of life. Each encounter is unique, yet a common thread weaves through many of the stories I hear: the struggle with self-confidence. One such experience stands out vividly in my memory, as it encapsulates the… Read More »
A man named Dr. Pattnaik stepped out of his car and hurried into the bustling airport. The plane was ready for takeoff, and he was rushing to attend a prestigious event organized exclusively in his honor. His heart raced as he checked his watch, knowing how crucial it was to reach on time. Settling into… Read More »
Raju was a smart little boy. He was naughty and playful. He loved playing games and cricket was his favourite. Even on school days, he would play cricket until it was time to get ready for school. Or sometimes he would get up very late, rush through his homework that he had forgotten to do… Read More »
King Shrenik of Magadha set out for a forest outing on horseback. As he entered the Madikuli garden, he saw a saintly person meditating under a tree. He was surprised by the sight of such a pleasant face with a glowing forehead and was impressed by the monk. The King wondered what heart-rending and shocking… Read More »
In 607 BCE, in a village named Gobar in the state of Magadha, lived a Brahmin couple named Vasubhuti and Prithvi Gautam. They had three sons: Indrabhuti, Agnibhuti, and Vayubhuti. All three sons were well-versed in the Hindu scriptures (Vedas) and were experts in the performance of Hindu rituals. They were great scholars at an… Read More »