

This book "Inspirational Stories" is a collection of parables from spiritual, cultural, and multifaith perspective. The stories included within this book cover a wide range of topics - from courage, goals, problems, and persistence to friendship, relationship, happiness, and success. But they all have one thing in common - they offer an optimistic view of human existence. They urge us to develop enthusiasm, face up to fears, never give up, believe in ourselves and to see things from a broader perspective. To help us to understand life in a more holistic way (author).
Author: Dhirasanta dasa Goswami
Year of publication: 2020
Format: 22×29 cm, hardcover
Number of pages: 191
For considerable years I had been writting and sharing inspirational stories to individuals subscribed to my mailing list. As the popularity of those stories grew, I started receiving appreciations (see back cover) as well as request to have the stories compiled, and that was my inspiration to publish this book.
If you take the sentiments expressed in this book to heart, you will undoubtedly enrich you ife and the lives of those around you. Looking for a book for all family to read together, that is fun, witty and holistic? Try this one; you will not regret it.
Dhirasanta dasa Goswami
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 Chapter. Stop and Ponder Life's meaning...13
Spiritual Amnesia...14
Lord Krishna and the Bhagavad-gita...17
The Night Dream and the Day Dream...20
Hearing What You Want to Hear...22
The Habit Trap...24
Worldly Attachment...26
2 Chapter. The Bigger Picture...31
Spiritual World versus Material World...32
What's Important in Life...34
Bird's Eye View...36
To Hear the Unheard...38
An Interview with God...40
Become a Lake...42
Seeing Things From Where God is Standing...43
3 Chapter. Problems are for Solving...47
Rising Out of the Deepest Well...48
Lessons from a Tea Cup...51
Through Hardships to Perfection...54
Willingness to Confront our Pride...56
The Obstacle in Our Path...58
4 Chapter. Never Give Up...61
Taking Responsibility to Move Forward...62
How does Bhagavad-gita help?...64
Don't Give Up Hope...66
Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody...69
True Devotion...72
5 Chapter. Begin by Believing...75
A test of Faith...76
God Made Everything Perfect...78
Krishna's Mercy...79
The Professor and the Student...82
The Cowherd Boy...86
Does God Exist?...91
Dr. Frog...92
6 Chapter. Reflect on Your Relationships...95
A Bundle of Sticks...96
Pride...98
Guru and Disciple Qualification...101
The Accepted Member of the Family...104
The Peacock and the Crane...106
Poison within the Mind...108
The Teacher and the Guru...111
The Intelligent Minister...113
7 Chapter. Attitude Can Shape Your Life...117
You Reap What You Sow...118
Duplicate Actions...121
Write in Sand / Carve in Stone...122
Yesterday's Food...124
Krishna's Flute Playing...127
Duplicate Qualities...130
Don't Hurt Yourself...134
8 Chapter. Love is All You Need...137
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse...138
Love, Wealth and Success...141
Simple Living and High Thinking...144
The Yogi's Cloth...146
The Power of Saying „No“...148
Expensive Cups or Pure Water...150
9 Chapter. Always be Yourself...153
The Eye of the Bird...154
Be Careful What You Say...156
Where is Your Heart?...158
All Things Must Pass...162
The Greatest Protection in Adverse Circumstances...165
The Restless Mind...167
10 Chapter. Make Your Own Happiness...171
Joyful Living...172
The Cracked Pot...174
Gift of Existence...176
A Positive Attitude...178
Making a Difference...179
Win-Win in One's Life...182
Work is What You Make of It...183
The Real Meaning Of Peace...185
Glossary...188
About the Author...191