tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:08:55 +0000Short Zen Storiesshort storyinspiring short storiesGodShort inspirational StoriesSri Ramakrishna ParamahamsaReligion and SpiritualityzenSri Ramakrishna ParamhamsaShort Inspirational Story by Sri Ramakrishna ParamhamsaTales of Akbar and BirbalstoryMarathi Stories for Kids childrenshortstoriesAnimated Stories for kidsGautama BuddhaIndian Inspirational wisdom storiesShort Inspirational Story by Sri Ramakrishna Paramhamshalovereligionspirituality-religionzen masterAnimated Stories Lord HanumanAsterix and Obleix cartoon videosBible stories animatedChildren Stories for ChristmasSri Ramakrishna Paramahansaramakrishnaspiritualsri ramakrishnaAnimated Stories ZenAnimated Stories of Lord Krishna for kidsChristmas storiesGraceGurus and SaintsIndiaMulla Nasrudin StoriesParables of Gautam BuddhaShort StoriesShort Stories Meher BabaShort Stories Mulla NasrudinShort Sufi StoriesStories of Lord KrishnaSufi StoriesSufismakbar birbalbuddhismfaithhinduisminspirational storieslove godmeditationpondersprayershort stories from disney for kidsspiritual-seekersA Christmas Story movieAllahAnimatd Indian stories for kidsAnimated RamayanaAnimated Stories Shivaji MaharajAuthors of Stories Parables and BooksBahauddinBeauty and the BeastBhagavanBirbalBuddhaBuddhist StoriesBurialCartoon NetworkCharlie BrownChristian ParablesChristmas Songs videos a list.Christmas story Jesus Birth videosCoinCompassionCounterfeitDharmaGarfield AnimationsGod speaksGoldGospel of Sri RamakrishnaGuruHorseHow to Write Short StoriesInspirational story of Childrens FaithIrving RothsteinKrishnaLordLord KrishnaLuckMaharshi RamanaManifestation of GodMarathi Panchatantra cartoon stories for childrenMasterMeher BabaMullaMulla NasruddinMullahNaradaNeedlessParables by Shri Ramakrishna ParamhamsaParamahamsaProphetProphet MuhammadRadhaRamaRobeRukamaniSai Baba of Shirdi storiesShivajiShort Storie Ramana MaharshiShort stories Maharishi RamanaSnoopySpiritual MasterSri BhagavanSri Ramakrishna ParamahamsaParamahansaSri Ramakrishna ParamhamshaStories of FaithStory :Mulla Nadurudin AnimationSufi MasterSufi PathThe SimpsonsTwas The Night Before Christmas videosUttangaVenomWealthakbar birbalaakbar the greatangerasiabababirbal talesbooksbuddhism in japandevoteedisciplesfoodfriendheartheavenhindu saintshuman interestindianinspirationalinspirational spiritual storiesinspirational stories attitudeinspiring stories faithkarmakarma in hinduismmindmoneymonkmoralmughal empirenamiobedienceoccultoccult powerpainparablesphilosophyphysical strengthpowerspsychic powerqueenreincarnationreligion in japanreligious philosophyresentmentroyaltysadhusagesai babaselflessnessshirdishort-storiesspiritual disciplinespiritual mastersspiritual state of mindspiritual storiesstories for kidsstoris about occult powerstory continuesstrengthsufiteachertechniquestouching storiesvery short storyvideowavewisewonderful storyworship godwrestlersA collection of best short stories with varied interests will be published on this blog from classic stories to modern. Stories would be Inspirational, spiritual, full with wisdom, famous, fiction, funny or humorous to stories for children, adult, fiction, non fiction, bible stories,social stories, follkore . So feel free to find a story to read online be your mood happy or sad. Navigate through the list of labels like Zen and Sufi.http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)Blogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-9118882316838879692Sun, 06 May 2012 10:15:00 +00002012-05-06T15:45:11.893+05:30Sufi MasterSufi PathSufi Stories A Short story of a Sufi Master who was asked can you help me to see God? On the top of the mountain, lived a Sufi Master. Once every month he used to visit the village at the foot of the mountain. On one such visit, A man approached him and asked, How come I cannot have sight of the God? Can you help me to see God? "Sure", was the reply of the Sufi Master, but for that you will have to help mehttp://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2012/05/sufi-master-on-can-i-see-god.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-7933250925656371673Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:06:00 +00002012-04-03T01:38:03.754+05:30AllahGodprayerReligion and SpiritualityShort StoriesWealth Once a certain rich man decided to donate all his material wealth, among the poor and needy. He prayed to God, "Allah, I want to donate and distribute all my wealth among the poor and needy. I want to do it in such a way that nobody in the world should know about it." As soon as he ended his prayer, he herd a divine voice. "If while you donate and distribute your wealth, your are totally http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2012/03/short-story-on-selflessness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-9057191912423291402Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:42:00 +00002012-02-17T11:44:39.116+05:30moneymoralParamahamsaramakrishnashort storysri ramakrishnaSri Ramakrishna ParamahamsaSri Ramakrishna ParamahamsaParamahansastories Image via Wikipedia This short story is a part of - Short Stories by Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa A frog had a rupee coin (Indian Currency), which he kept in his hole (home). Once an elephant happened to pass over the hole. The frog instantly lost his cool. He jumped out of his hole, raising his leg as if to kick of the elephant. He screamed, "How dare you walk over my http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2012/02/very-short-moral-story-false-pride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-2086439688963208415Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +00002012-01-03T16:12:07.655+05:30ProphetProphet MuhammadReligion and Spiritualityspirituality-religionvery short storyAt night in the privacy, all alone with Prophet Muhammad, Abu Bakkar while pressing the feet of his beloved Prophet would keep kissing His feet. "You have all opportunity to kiss my face", said Prophet Muhammad. "Then why do you keep kissing my Feet?" Abu Bakkar replied, "Your divine face is available to all to behold whereas in the privacy of this room, i alone can behold your Lotus Feet." Hehttp://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2012/01/special-privilege-very-short-spiritual.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-5212425727030915124Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:01:00 +00002011-11-11T15:53:47.598+05:30BurialCompassiondisciplesGracelovereligionshortspiritualstoriessufiSufism A Sufi saint Shaikh Abdul Fazal on his death bed inquired to his disciples, if proper arrangements have been made for the burial of his body. On getting the answer in affirmation, the master asked where exactly the burial place was? The disciples replied that it was reserved in the burial ground for the dignitaries and those with higher social status. To this Abdul Fazal replied, "Lay me in http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2011/11/appropriate-resting-place.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-132769040055710831Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:23:00 +00002012-05-06T15:41:02.002+05:30CoinCounterfeitdevoteeinspirationalLordloveNeedlessprayershortspiritualspirituality-religionstories This is a very good short story, an inspiring one for those on the devotional and spiritual path. Once there lived a devotee. His prime concern of life was to remember his spiritual Master and be one with his love. For survival of body and providence for necessities of life, he sold vegetables. With he love for his master in his heart and mind, and a basketful of vegetableshttp://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2011/11/counterfeit-coin-devotee-attitude.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-2614310303175551865Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:17:00 +00002011-11-10T16:53:49.525+05:30Bahauddinlove godspirituality-religionSufi StoriesSufism Baha-ud-din - Naqshabandh was asked to describe attributes of the lover of God. Bahauddin answered, "Once I was standing by the banks of river and beholding the fast flowing waters. I said to the river, Limitless are your blessings in God's creation. You provide water to the humans, to God's kingdom of vegetation, worms and insects, His kingdom of fishes, birds and animals. You provide water forhttp://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2011/11/sufi-story-lovers-attribute.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-8533769335550362192Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:41:00 +00002011-11-10T06:39:13.445+05:30GodMasterreligionReligion and SpiritualityShort Storiesshort storySpiritual Master This is a short story that shows the power and meaning of the words that comes out of a Spiritual Master. Words of a spiritual master are not mere words thrown in air, they are powerful and yield. Once a Spiritual Master visited a certain city. The disciple begged to the Master to give a mass public darshan. The Master refused for the same and said that, that was not the purpose of His http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2011/11/spiritual-masters-words-short-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-4621788159105843914Sun, 05 Jun 2011 19:52:00 +00002011-08-17T15:25:02.788+05:30babafoodhindu saintshinduismoccultoccult powerpowerspsychic powerramakrishnareligionsadhusai babashirdishort storysri ramakrishnastoris about occult powerstoryWas going though an article Occult and psychic powers a great hindrance on the blog dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba. This reminds me of a story from Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna chapter 28. Just like Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi, Shri Ramakrishna Paramhamsha refrained His disciple, devotees and spiritual seekers to refrain themselves from seeking any kind of occult powers, or working for the same. http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2011/06/short-story-about-occult-powers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-5519193853672337338Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:12:00 +00002011-08-17T16:15:32.843+05:30Stories of FaithStories of Lord KrishnaThere was a king named Jayamal. Jayamal had intense faith in Lord Krishna. He never missed a single day spending in devotion and rituals performed through love towards his deity Shyamsundar (Black beauty). He worshiped Lord Krishna as Shyamsunder. Although a king, with many duties towards the kingdom and the people of his kingdom. His faith was great. He spent the time in devotion and worship http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2009/08/faith-of-king-jayamal-story-of-krishna.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-312548937608029747Sun, 24 May 2009 10:39:00 +00002011-08-17T16:14:29.555+05:30inspirational spiritual storiesinspirational stories attitudeInspirational story of Childrens Faithinspiring stories faithThere was a boy named Jatila. He had to walk through the jungle everyday to reach his school. Going through the thick woods to the school and coming back again from the jungle all alone was huge task for the kid. Naturally it was a frightening experience many a times. He told about his fear while going through through the woods to his mother. The mother was a woman with great faith in God. http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2009/05/inspirational-story-of-childs-faith.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-342408446586944911Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:16:00 +00002011-08-17T16:17:12.677+05:30Short Sufi Stories The local daily Gujarati news paper Gujarat Mitra provides with good inspirational short stories. The following one got more intense attention as the story is of the Persian Sufi Saint Mowlana Jalaladdun Rumi. Stories and poems of Rumi has always attracted me. Rumi is the one of the rarest gems that walked on earth in blood and flesh. Once the sleep took over Rumi before his evening Namaz. http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/09/prayers-for-love-of-god-short-story-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-1409573634660950248Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:10:00 +00002011-08-17T15:34:59.287+05:30namiphysical strengthpondersShort Zen Storiesspiritual mastersstorystrengthtechniqueswavewrestlerszenzen masterAgain one another Zen story to ponder upon. This one is called 'Great Waves'. In the early days of the Meiji era there lived a well-known wrestler called O-nami, Great Waves. O-nami was immensely strong and knew the art of wresting. In his private bouts he defeated even his teacher, but in public was so bashful that his own pupils threw him. A wrestler called O-nami, meaning the great waves,http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/09/strength-of-being-or-physical-strength.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-6733182947079443696Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:57:00 +00002011-08-17T16:11:08.897+05:30buddhismbuddhism in japanobediencepondersreligion in japanShort Zen Storiesstorywonderful storyzenzen masterZen stories are wonderful stories with deep insight. Every individual understands the story in one's own way. Only the masters have the true understanding of the zen stories. Here i would write down what my mind understands through this story. Readers are welcomed to write their own understanding in the comments. The master Bankei's talks were attended not only by Zen students but by persons ofhttp://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/09/obedience-zen-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-1110588145303196984Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:51:00 +00002009-05-03T15:32:29.640+05:30Indian Inspirational wisdom storiesinspiring short storiesToday in the local newspaper there was a short story, which had a deeper insight.Once a king was chit chatting with his prime minister about the thoughts and the feelings. He told the prime minister that since the thoughts cannot be seen or read it is very easy to befool people. The prime minister did not agree on this and asked the king for an instant experiment on the same.One man was walking http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/09/thoughts-and-feelings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-1105978423618394545Fri, 30 May 2008 21:48:00 +00002011-08-17T16:05:32.288+05:30friendheavenindianIndian Inspirational wisdom storieskarma in hinduismphilosophyreincarnationreligious philosophyresentmentspiritual storiesstoryTwo friends were on the way. As they were moving across the nasty place filled with prostitutes, one of them had a desire to spend a night indulging himself in physical pleasure. The other one was given this idea to which he denied, and told his friend not do so. They both parted, one going with a prostitute, the other with anger and resentment in his mind, decided to visit a temple and read a http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/05/indian-spiritual-story-on-karma-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-3173279999897097493Mon, 26 May 2008 21:03:00 +00002008-05-27T02:54:13.186+05:30Short inspirational StoriesThere was little boy who thought that friends are meant for each other. There was nothing mine and yours in friendship. Whatever they had was theirs ,and not mine and yours.As he grew up, he was shocked to realize that was not true. The shock was an inner one as it did not appear in his outer characteristics. He had started to accept the fact that most people made friends so that they can share http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/05/little-boy-and-friendship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-8596237898020769623Thu, 22 May 2008 08:16:00 +00002011-11-10T18:25:04.363+05:30Indian Inspirational wisdom storiesKrishnaloveNaradaRadhaRukamanishortstoriesStories of Lord Krishna In the Gujarati news paper I came across an Indian tale about true love. Lord Krishna was once on the bed with acute pain in His head. Sage Narada asked Shri Krishna that he was much surprise by what has happened and the remedy for the same. Shri Krishna replied that the remedy was simple and the headache would immediately abate if someone who loved him would give him water to drink, the http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/05/story-about-true-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-3857879183932863178Fri, 16 May 2008 14:01:00 +00002008-05-16T21:03:34.238+05:30Tales of Akbar and BirbalThe tales of Akbar Birbal continues from the last video of a witty story. This one is called the reward.The video clips contains the witty stories of Akbar Birbal in Hindi. A short transcript in English for the story given in the above video clip.The guard on the gates of the palace and administrative office of Akbar is seen taking bribe from the visitors, of Kind Akbar. A poor musician from http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/05/reward-from-tales-of-akbar-birbal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-5478357332764310780Sat, 03 May 2008 15:21:00 +00002011-08-17T15:46:21.490+05:30akbar birbalakbar birbalaakbar the greatbirbal taleshuman interestinspirational storiesmughal empireshort storystories for kidsstory continuesTales of Akbar and Birbal The story continues from Akbar Birbal Tales, Next story is called 'The trees testimony', Since the story is dubbed in Hindi language, the English translation is put here. King Akbar walks on the ways of his kingdom with few fellows. He notices too many crows on the way and says that the number of crows has increased a lot in the kingdom. One man talking with him agrees with the king, and adds http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/05/witty-stories-for-kids-akbar-birbal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-2388075893073331133Thu, 01 May 2008 08:10:00 +00002008-05-01T14:57:31.225+05:30Garfield AnimationsGarfield | Cartoon | Animation | Strip | Garfield cartoon strips have always been a favorite in news paper.http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/05/garfield-and-friends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-2771384553135649882Thu, 01 May 2008 05:50:00 +00002011-11-10T17:45:30.531+05:30Indian Inspirational wisdom storiesinspiring short storiesLord KrishnasageUttanga Indian Stories | Lord Krishna | Wisdom | Sage | ego | conditioned mind | Sadguru | Sai Baba | There lived a Sage, who was very pious  was doing penance for the interest of mankind. By caste, he was a Brahmin and was known to Lord Krishna. He was wandering in secluded areas and had no fixed house for him. He had no desire, no lust, no hatred, and no greed & was in different world of http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/05/short-story-on-divinity-and-ego.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-267902918895697570Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:14:00 +00002011-08-17T16:12:53.415+05:30short stories from disney for kids Walt Disney | Silly Symphoies | Symphony | animation | short film | Three Little Pigs | Big Bad Wolf | children | kids | cartoon | Great animated film of the classic story for kids. Two pigs build houses of hay and sticks, and play on their flute and fiddle, all the while scoffing at their brother, building the brick house that takes substantially more work. The wolf comes around http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/04/walt-disney-three-little-pigs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-2735187252237250434Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:52:00 +00002008-04-30T18:33:19.409+05:30short stories from disney for kidsWalt Disney | Silly Symphoies | Symphony | animation | short film | children |This short video clip has great animation and music for the classic tale of the tortoise and the hare. How the very fast but the over confidence of the hare makes him lose a race against a slow but steady tortoise. The tortoise without thinking much just walks along the way with his own pace while the hare runs http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/04/anmation-for-kids-tortoise-and-hare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4575856474676593786.post-2206965879682030100Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:50:00 +00002008-04-25T05:44:24.621+05:30Cartoon NetworkSome selected comments from the you tube on this video clip to tell you more* luv this song and video* Aw brings back memory's when i was about 5,6,and 7 and mabye 8. i used to wake up at about 5 or 6 in the dak and look ant old cartoon's and this.* This video reminds me how much better the old cartoon network was.* i seirously am crying from all the happy memories i have from http://stories-shortstories.blogspot.com/2008/04/cartoon-network-grooves-circles-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alpesh Patel)0