Category: Tales

Once upon a time, very long ago, there was a frog who had a burning desire to sing. The other frogs thought he was strange to have this wish, but Continue Reading →

Once upon a time a certain merchant took his usual morning walk along the beach by the sea. As he walked, he noticed a man who was filling a cup Continue Reading →

Once upon a time a certain man who lived in the countryside was reading a book late in the night by candlelight. He was very interested in the book, which Continue Reading →

Once a student came to a certain teacher in a state of deep depression. “Master,” said the student, “no matter what I do, I do not seem to advance on Continue Reading →

“Guru-ji, you told me to look in my heart if I wanted to find God.” Yes, and did you do that?” “I did, Guru-ji. But I did not find God.” Continue Reading →

It happened once upon a time that Mullah Nasruddin – through a rare and unexplainable streak of good fortune – was able to employ a servant in his house. In Continue Reading →

It happened once upon a time that Mullah Nasruddin was summoned to appear before the local magistrate for some alleged offence. Don’t ask what it was – the Mullah was Continue Reading →

It happened once upon a time that the great Emperor Akbar discovered that a precious ring was missing from his jewellery. Sure that it had been stolen, he called for Continue Reading →

It happened once upon a time that Mullah Nasruddin was travelling through a region where bandits were active, and according to the Will of Providence, a group of them ambushed Continue Reading →

There was, once upon a time, a certain devotee to the spiritual path that was venerable and respected by his community. Because he would frequently say to himself, “Allah ho Continue Reading →