The fox reared by the lion

Once upon a time there was a lion and a lioness in a dense forest. They gave birth to two
cubs in due course of time. The lion asked the lioness to stay at home and take care of the
cubs. One day the lion could not hunt any animal but found a little fox on the way home.
He took it home as a gift for the lioness. The lioness brought the fox kid with the same
love as her own cubs. The three young animals grew and played together. One day the
children saw an elephant. The lion cubs wanted to fight the elephant. But the fox kid was
frightened and asked them to run away. So they ran away and went to the mother lioness.
The lion cubs told the story to her. She laughed at the fox kid. At this the fox kid was
offended and in a rage challenged the lioness as to why she called him a coward. The
lioness replied, "What's wrong with eating an elephant? You feel like that only because
you're not a lion kid. You are the child of a fox. Your breed never eats elephants. If you
cannot be bold please leave us and go live with your tribe." The fox kid did not want to
live there any longer and left for the forest.

Story moral: A coward will always remain a coward even if it is in company of the brave.

The Monkey and the crocodile

Long time ago there lived a monkey named Red-face on a tree by the side of the sea. The
tree was an apple tree and the fruits it bore were sweet as nectar. Once a crocodile named
Ugly-mug swam ashore, Red-face threw apples at him and asked him to taste them. Ugly-
Mug started coming everyday ashore to eat the fruits thrown by Red-face and soon they
became good friends. Ugly-Mug used to take some fruits to his home to his wife.
His wife was a greedy lady and asked him as to where he got the nectar filled apples.
Ugly-Mug told about his friend the monkey. The lady was greedy and pleaded with her
husband that she would like to eat the monkey's heart, as a person who gave such tasty
fruits must have a heart filled with nectar. Ugly-Mug was angered and did not agree to
deceiving his friend. But she then insisted on not eating anything till he brought her his
friend's heart. Out of desperation, Ugly-mug started making plans for killing his friend.
He came back to Red-face and treated him with an invitation to his house for supper
stating that his wife would be thrilled to have him home and also that she was very
anxious to meet such a nice friend. Poor Red-face believed the story but was asking his
friend as to how he could cross the sea to reach the house of the crocodile on the other
side. Ugly-mug then offered to carry him on his back and the monkey agreed.
In the middle of the sea, Ugly-mug took the crocodile deep into the ocean to kill the
monkey. The monkey was frightened and asked the crocodile why he was doing this.
Ugly-mug told him that his wife wanted to eat the monkey's heart filled with nectar. Redface
immediately asked the crocodile to take him back to the tree as he told him that he
had left his other heart which was full of nectar back at the tree. The foolish crocodile
then swam back to the tree and the terrified monkey jumped up the tree never to return.
Upon being asked as to why she was not returning, the monkey answered to the crocodile
that he had only one heart and he had been fooled and scolded his friend for misusing his
friendship.
The crocodile was ashamed at what happened and asked the monkey if he could make
any amends. He was also scared that his wife would not let him back in because he had
returned without the monkey's heart. Just then he heard that a huge he-crocodile had
occupied his house. The monkey advised him to fight the he-crocodile and drive him out
of his home and gain his wife's confidence. The crocodile followed the advice and he was
back happy with his wife.
Story moral: Intelligence wins over might.

The Foolish Lion and the clever rabbit

Long time ago there lived a ferocious lion in the forest. It was a greedy lion and started
killing all the animals in the forest. Seeing this, the animals gathered and decided to
approach the lion with the offer of one animal of each species volunteering itself to be

eaten by the lion everyday. So every day it was the turn of one of the animals and in the
end came the rabbits' turn. The rabbits chose a old rabbit among them. The rabbit old was
wise. It decided to take its own sweet time to go to the Lion. The Lion was getting
impatient on not seeing any animal come by and swore to kill all animals the next day.
The rabbit then went to the Lion by sunset. The Lion was angry at him. But the wise
rabbit was calm and slowly told the Lion that it was not his fault. He told the Lion that a
group of rabbits were coming to him for the day but on the way, an angry Lion attacked
them all and ate all rabbits but himself. Somehow he escaped to reach safely, the rabbit
said. He said that the other Lion was challenging the supremacy of the Lion. The Lion
was naturally very enraged and asked to be taken to the location of the other Lion.
The wise rabbit agreed and led the Lion towards a deep well filled with water. Then he
showed the Lion his reflection in the water of the well. The Lion was furious and started
growling and naturally its image in the water, the other Lion, was also equally angry.
Then the Lion jumped into the water to attack the other Lion and kill it but lost its life in
the well. Thus the wise rabbit saved the forest and all animals from the proud Lion.
Story moral: Intelligence wins over might.
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The Brahmin's gift

Once there lived a pious brahmin in a village. He used to perform religious rituals. On
one occasion he was rewarded with a cow by a rich man for his service. The brahmin
started to bring the cow to his home. On the way, three rogues saw the brahmin bringing
the cow. They were lazy and wanted to cheat the brahmin so that they could take away
the cow. They hatched a plan.
The first person approached the brahmin and said, "Are you a washer man that you're
pulling a donkey." The brahmin was annoyed at being mistaken for a washer man. He
went on. A little later he was met by the second of the rogues. The second person asked
him why being a brahmin he needed to pull a pig. Now the brahmin was confused but he
went on. Some distance later he was met by the third person who asked him why he was
pulling along a wild animal. Now the brahmin was totally confused and also afraid. He
thought that it was a devil animal which took different forms. He ran away leaving the
cow behind. The three tricksters laughed at the brahmin at having cheated the cow from
the brahmin.

Story moral: Believe your own eyes than what you hear.

Love Your Parents

*Once, an old man was sitting on a bench of a garden with his 25yrs old son. There was a tree beside the bench. Old man saw a bird sitting on the tree. He asked the son- what’s
 this? Son replied- it’s a crow.

The old… man again asked what’s this? Son said- I already told u that it’s a crow. The old man again asked what’s this? Son angrily said- are u deaf or mad, papa? How many times to tell u it’s a crow. Can’t u understand?

Old man patiently replied- my dear son, when u were 5yrs old, u asked me 174 times the same question that what’s this and i replied everytime with a kiss that, it’s a crow! Now, I askd u 3 times and u were irritated.

NOTE: It’s the difference between the love of parents and love from the  children

So please do your duty when your parents are dependent on u. Don’t hurt them.
 Love your parents, you’ll be in their shoes soon*

“Why We Shout In Anger” ~ A short story on Relationships

“Why We Shout In Anger” ~ A short story on Relationships

A Hindu saint who was visiting river Ganges to take bath found a group of family members on the banks, shouting in anger at each other. He turned to his disciples smiled ‘n asked. ‘Why do people shout in anger shout at each other?’

Disciples thought for a while, one of them said, ‘Because we lose our calm, we shout.’ ‘But, why should you shout when the other person is just next to you? You can as well tell him what you have to say in a soft manner.’ asked the saint.

Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the other disciples.

Finally the saint explained, . ‘When two people are angry at each other, their hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other.

The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other to cover that great distance.


What happens when two people fall in love? They don’t shout at each other but talk softly, Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is either nonexistent or very small…’ The saint continued, ‘When they love each other even more, what happens? They do not speak, only whisper ‘n they get even closer to each other in their love.

Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other ‘n that’s all. That is how close two people are when they love each other.’

He looked at his disciples ‘n said. ‘So when you argue do not let your hearts get distant, Do not say words that distance each other more, Or else there will come a day when the distance is so great that you will not find the path to return.’

Blue Rose

One day I went to store to do grocery shopping. Once done, I headed for the checkout counter, Only to be blocked in the narrow aisle by a teenage boy. Soon it became obvious that he was mentally challenged and also startled as he turned and saw me standing so close to him, waiting to squeeze by. His eyes widened and surprise exploded on his face as I said , “Hey buddy what’s your name ?”
“My name is Danny and I am shopping with my mother,” He response me proudly. “Wow” ,I said, “That's cool name; I wish my name was Denny, but My name is Shivam.”
“Shivam” he asked.
“Yes ,” I answered. How old are you Danny?”
“How old am I mommy ?” he asked his mother as she come over from next aisle… “You are 15 years old Danny; now be a good boy let man pass by.”
I acknowledged and continue to talk to Danny about bicycles, summer and school. I saw her black eyes dancing with excitement because he was center of some one attention.
Danny ‘s mother had a puzzled look on her face and thanked for taking time to talk with her son. She told that most of people wouldn't even look at him, much less talk to him. Then I spoke of blue roses:
“There are plenty of Red, Yellow and Pink roses in the God’s garden; however blue roses are very rare and should be appreciated for their beauty and distinctiveness. You see Denny is a “BLUE ROSE” and if someone doesn’t stop and smell that rose with their heart and touch that rose with their kindness then they have missed a blessing from god.
With a tears in her eyes she said,’ God Bless You!”
The next time you see a BLUE ROSE, don’t turn your head and walk off ? Take the time to smile and say hello. Why? Because this mother or father could be you. This could be your brother, child, grandchild, niece or nephew. What a difference a movement can mean to that person or their family.

Joshua bell A Great Violinist

—Once at Washington, DC, at a metro station, on a cold January morning. A man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After 3 minutes, a middle age man notice that there was a music playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for few seconds, And then he hurried on to meet his schedule.

About 4 minutes later:

The violinist received his first dollar. A woman threw money in the hat and without stopping, continued to walk.

At 6 minutes:

A young man leaned against the wall to listen him, Then looked at his watch and start to walk again.

At 10 minutes:

A 3-year old boy stopped, but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. This action was repeated by several other children., but every parent-without exception-forced their children to move on  quickly.

At 45 minutes:

The musician played continuously. Only 6 people stopped and listened for a short while. About 20 gave money and continue to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.

After one hour:

He finished his playing. No one noticed and no one applauded. there was no recognition at all. The violinist was Joshua bell, one of greatest musician in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth$3.5 million dollars. Two days before Joshua bell sold out a theater in Boston where the seat averaged $100 each to sit and listen to him play the same music.

This is a true story. Joshua bell, playing incognito in the D.C. metro station, was organized by the D.C. post newspaper as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities.

This experience raised several questions: in a common place environment, at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?

If we do not have a movement to stop and listen to the one of the best musician in the world, playing some of the finest music in the world, played some of finest music ever written, with one of most beautiful instruments ever made. How many other things are missing as we rush through life.

LOVE is Bigger in US

What is LOVE

What is SUCCESS

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the fence.

The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily, gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn’t lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper.

The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said “you have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one.”

You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. It won’t matter how many times you say I’m sorry, the wound is still there.

Make sure you control your temper the next time you are tempted to say something you will regret later.

Life Is A Gift

Today before you think of saying an unkind word–
think of someone who can’t speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food–
think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Before you complain about your husband or wife–
think of someone who is crying out to God for a companion.

Today before you complain about life–
think of someone who went too early to heaven.

Before you complain about your children–
think of someone who desires children but they’re barren.

Before you argue about your dirty house, someone didn’t clean or sweep–
think of the people who are living in the streets.

Before whining about the distance you drive–
think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.

And when you are tired and complain about your job–
think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.

But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another–
remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker.

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down–
put a smile on your face and thank God you’re alive and still around.

Life is a gift – Live it, Enjoy it, Celebrate it, and Fulfill it.

A Blind Girl

There was a blind girl who hated herself just because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She said that if she could only see the world, she would marry her boyfriend.

One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she could see everything, including her boyfriend. Her boyfriend asked her, “now that you can see the world, will you marry me?”

The girl was shocked when she saw that her boyfriend was blind too, and refused to marry him. Her boyfriend walked away in tears, and later wrote a letter to her saying:

“Just take care of my eyes dear.”

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