Once there was a sweeper in a well known temple and he was very sincere and devoted.
Every time he saw thousands of devotees coming to take darshan of the Lord,
he thought that the Lord is standing all the time and giving darshan and He must be feeling very tired.
So one day very innocently he asked the Lord whether he can take the place of the Lord for a day
so that the Lord can have some relief and rest.
The Deity of Temple replied, "I do not mind taking a break.
I will transform you like Myself, but you must do one thing.
you must just stand here like Me, smile at everyone and just give benedictions.
Do not interfere with anything and do not say anything.
Remember you are the deity and you just have faith that I have a master plan for everything.
" The sweeper agreed to this.
The next day the sweeper took the position of the deity and a rich man came and prayed to the Lord.
He offered a nice donation and prayed that his business should be prosperous.
While going, the rich man inadvertently left his wallet full of money right there.
Now the sweeper in the form of deity could not call him and
so he decided to control himself and keep quiet.
Just then a poor man came and he put one coin in the Hundi and
said that it was all he could afford and he prayed to the Lord
that he should continue to be engaged in the Lord's service.
He also said that his family was in dire need of some basic needs
but he left it to the good hands of the Lord to give some solution.
When he opened his eyes, he saw the wallet left by the rich man.
The poor man thanked the Lord for His kindness and took the wallet very innocently.
The sweeper in the form of the Deity could not say anything and he had to just keep smiling.
At that point a sailor walked in. He prayed for his safe journey as he was going on a long trip.
Just then the rich man came with the police and said that somebody has stolen his wallet
and seeing the sailor there, he asked the police to arrest him thinking that he might have taken it.
Now the sweeper in the form of Deity wanted to say that the sailor is not the thief but he could
not say so and he became greatly frustrated.
The sailor looked at the Lord and asked why he, an innocent person, is being punished.
The rich man looked at the Lord and thanked Him for finding the thief.
The sweeper in the deity form could no more tolerate and he thought that
even if the real Lord had been here, he would have definitely interfered
and hence he started speaking and said that the sailor is not the thief but
it was the poor man who took away the wallet. The rich man was very thankful as also the sailor.
In the night, the real Lord came and He asked the sweeper how the day was.
The sweeper said, "I thought it would be easy, but now I know that Your days are not easy,
but I did one good thing." Then he explained the whole episode to the Lord.
The Lord became very upset on hearing this whereas the sweeper thought
the Lord would appreciate him for the good deed done.
The Lord asked, "Why did you not just stick to the plan?
You had no faith in Me. Do you think that I do not understand the hearts of all those who come here?
All the donation which the rich man gave was all stolen money and it is only a fraction of what he
really has and he wants Me to reciprocate unlimitedly.
The single coin offered by the poor man was the last coin he was having and he gave it to Me out of faith.
The sailor might not have done anything wrong,
but if the sailor were to go in the ship that night he was about to die
because of bad weather and instead if he is arrested he would be in the jail
and he would have been saved from a greater calamity.
The wallet should go to the poor man because he will use it in My service.
I was going to reduce the rich man's karma also by doing this and save the sailor also.
But you cancelled everything because you thought you know My plan and you made your own plans."
Moral:
God has plans and justice for everyone....
We just have to have patience!!!!!
All Glories to God!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Does God Exist?!
A man went to a barber shop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As
the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They
talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually
touched on the subject of God, the barber said, "I don't believe that God
exists."
"Why do you say that," asked the customer.
"Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn't
exist. Tell me, if God exists, would there be so many sick people? Would
there be abandoned children? If God existed there would be neither suffering
nor pain. I can't imagine a loving God who would allow all these things."
The customer thought for a moment but didn't respond because He didn't want
to start an argument. The barber finished his job and the customer left the
shop. Just as he left the barber shop he saw a man in the street with long,
string, dirty hair and an untrimmed beard. He looked dirty and unkept. The
customer turned back and entered the barber shop again and he said to the
barber, "You know what? Barbers do not exist."
"How can you say that," asked the surprised barber. "I am here, I am a
barber and I just worked on you!" "No!" the customer exclaimed. "Barbers
don't exist because if they did there would be no people with long dirty
hair and untrimmed beards like that man outside." "Ah, but barbers do
exists! What happens is people don't come to me."
"Exactly," affirmed the customer. "That's the point! God, too, does exist!
What happens is people do not go to Him or look for Him. That's why there's
so much pain and suffering in the world."
the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They
talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually
touched on the subject of God, the barber said, "I don't believe that God
exists."
"Why do you say that," asked the customer.
"Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn't
exist. Tell me, if God exists, would there be so many sick people? Would
there be abandoned children? If God existed there would be neither suffering
nor pain. I can't imagine a loving God who would allow all these things."
The customer thought for a moment but didn't respond because He didn't want
to start an argument. The barber finished his job and the customer left the
shop. Just as he left the barber shop he saw a man in the street with long,
string, dirty hair and an untrimmed beard. He looked dirty and unkept. The
customer turned back and entered the barber shop again and he said to the
barber, "You know what? Barbers do not exist."
"How can you say that," asked the surprised barber. "I am here, I am a
barber and I just worked on you!" "No!" the customer exclaimed. "Barbers
don't exist because if they did there would be no people with long dirty
hair and untrimmed beards like that man outside." "Ah, but barbers do
exists! What happens is people don't come to me."
"Exactly," affirmed the customer. "That's the point! God, too, does exist!
What happens is people do not go to Him or look for Him. That's why there's
so much pain and suffering in the world."
The Last 3 Wishes
Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face,
Alexander realized how his conquests,his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence.
He now longed to reach home to see his mother's face and bid her his last adieu. But, he had to accept the fact that his sinking health would not permit
him to reach his distant homeland.
So, the mighty conqueror lay prostrate and pale, helplessly waiting to breathe his last. He called his generals and said, "I will depart from this world
soon, I have three wishes, please carry them out without fail."
With tears flowing down their cheeks, the generals agreed to abide by their king's last wishes.
1) "My first desire is that", said Alexander, "My physicians alone must" carry my coffin."
2) After a pause, he continued, "Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be strewn with
gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected in my treasury".
3) The king felt exhausted after saying this. He took a minute's rest and continued. "My third and last wish is that both my hands be kept dangling out
of my coffin".
The people who had gathered there wondered at the king's strange wishes. But no one dared bring the question to their lips.. Alexander's favorite general
kissed his hand and pressed them to his heart. "O king, we assure you that all your wishes will be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange
wishes?"
At this Alexander took a deep breath and said: "I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt.
Lessons to be learnt from last 3 wishes of King Alexander...
I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor on this earth can really cure any body. They are powerless and cannot
save a person from the clutches of death. So let not people take life for granted.
The second wish of strewing gold, silver and other riches on the path to the graveyard is to tell People that not even a fraction of gold will come with
me. I spent all my life Greed of Power, earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is a sheer waste of time to chase wealth.
And about my third wish of having my hands dangling out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came empty handed into this world and empty handed I
go out of this world".
With these words, the king closed his eyes.
Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last. . . .
LESSON TO LEARN:
Remember, your Health is in your own hands, look after it.
Wealth is only meaningful if you can share and also enjoy while you are still alive, kicking & healthy.
What you do for yourself, dies with you. But what you do for others will live forever - leave the “Legacy” behind.
Alexander realized how his conquests,his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence.
He now longed to reach home to see his mother's face and bid her his last adieu. But, he had to accept the fact that his sinking health would not permit
him to reach his distant homeland.
So, the mighty conqueror lay prostrate and pale, helplessly waiting to breathe his last. He called his generals and said, "I will depart from this world
soon, I have three wishes, please carry them out without fail."
With tears flowing down their cheeks, the generals agreed to abide by their king's last wishes.
1) "My first desire is that", said Alexander, "My physicians alone must" carry my coffin."
2) After a pause, he continued, "Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be strewn with
gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected in my treasury".
3) The king felt exhausted after saying this. He took a minute's rest and continued. "My third and last wish is that both my hands be kept dangling out
of my coffin".
The people who had gathered there wondered at the king's strange wishes. But no one dared bring the question to their lips.. Alexander's favorite general
kissed his hand and pressed them to his heart. "O king, we assure you that all your wishes will be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange
wishes?"
At this Alexander took a deep breath and said: "I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt.
Lessons to be learnt from last 3 wishes of King Alexander...
I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor on this earth can really cure any body. They are powerless and cannot
save a person from the clutches of death. So let not people take life for granted.
The second wish of strewing gold, silver and other riches on the path to the graveyard is to tell People that not even a fraction of gold will come with
me. I spent all my life Greed of Power, earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is a sheer waste of time to chase wealth.
And about my third wish of having my hands dangling out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came empty handed into this world and empty handed I
go out of this world".
With these words, the king closed his eyes.
Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last. . . .
LESSON TO LEARN:
Remember, your Health is in your own hands, look after it.
Wealth is only meaningful if you can share and also enjoy while you are still alive, kicking & healthy.
What you do for yourself, dies with you. But what you do for others will live forever - leave the “Legacy” behind.
BE THANKFUL
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.
Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.
A New Look
When you enter the office of Revive Enterprise, Mumbai, what you see is a scene totally different than the usual one at a company office. There is the same
hustle-bustle in the office with everyone running around with some chore or the other, but when you look closely you will notice the minute differences
between a normal office setting and this one. A quirky receptionist asking you to wait around, the phone ringing and the click of the computer keys, but
what is different is that the computer keyboard is in Braille, the phone ringing has Braille writings on it and the receptionist asking you to wait is
vision impaired. Surprised? Don't be as this is just one example of the new ventures that a daring set of entrepreneurs are taking up.
Karan Thakur, founder of Revive Enterprise, Mumbai says, "At Revive, we hire only visually-impaired people to work as our front line as well as back line
staff. When I wanted to start off with this business idea, I can't name a single person who supported the idea or didn't scoff over it. However, I was
adamant to prove them all wrong and went ahead with my plans. Even if these people are vision-impaired, they have immense potential and with the right
kind of training, they can be absorbed into the mainstream professional world instead of pushing them to sidelines and treating them as 'disabled' people
with no sense of the real world." Revive is like a recruitment service for the visually impaired, kind of like a one stop for openings in big organisations,
wherein their candidates can be recruited.
Thakur, who recently quit his job with a leading HR firm in Delhi and came to Mumbai to set up this venture feels that the glass ceiling when it comes
to breaking the biases against differently-abled people are being taken forward by many people and organisations today. "I get call-backs from people who
have recruited someone from our company and they say that they are glad that they joined hands with us. Not only are these people hardworking as you or
me, but their shortcomings give them an unnatural sense of humour and zest for life; they take that to their jobs, thus also creating a friendly environment
all around where they work," says Thakur.
Another entrepreneur, Dhruv Lakra, quit his job at Meryll Lynch, Mumbai, to ultimately start off the business model of 'Mirackle Couriers'. The USP of
Mirackle is that there are only hearing-impaired people hired who work as delivery boys and at various other posts. Ask Lakra, if Mirackle is a social
entrepreneurship venture and he is pat to reply, "I don't get the distinguishing factors between entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship; I am running
a successful business model, which works on the same mantra of profit and loss, as any other organisation. So, no, I wouldn't call myself a social entrepreneur,
but an entrepreneur definitely.
The idea of starting this venture came about when I was sitting next to a hearing-impaired boy in the bus and he was communicating so beautifully by writing
and using sign language, so I thought, why not? That is the difference any which way between that person and me, and infact, he knows sign language and
I don't, so the idea of Mirackle took root." Today, Mirackle, even though it is a relatively new company, has a big portfolio to boast of with many biggies
believing and relying on the Mirackle boys to deliver their packages on time and aptly.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-company/corporate-trends/Honing-the-skills-of-the-differently-abled/articleshow/5790048.cms
hustle-bustle in the office with everyone running around with some chore or the other, but when you look closely you will notice the minute differences
between a normal office setting and this one. A quirky receptionist asking you to wait around, the phone ringing and the click of the computer keys, but
what is different is that the computer keyboard is in Braille, the phone ringing has Braille writings on it and the receptionist asking you to wait is
vision impaired. Surprised? Don't be as this is just one example of the new ventures that a daring set of entrepreneurs are taking up.
Karan Thakur, founder of Revive Enterprise, Mumbai says, "At Revive, we hire only visually-impaired people to work as our front line as well as back line
staff. When I wanted to start off with this business idea, I can't name a single person who supported the idea or didn't scoff over it. However, I was
adamant to prove them all wrong and went ahead with my plans. Even if these people are vision-impaired, they have immense potential and with the right
kind of training, they can be absorbed into the mainstream professional world instead of pushing them to sidelines and treating them as 'disabled' people
with no sense of the real world." Revive is like a recruitment service for the visually impaired, kind of like a one stop for openings in big organisations,
wherein their candidates can be recruited.
Thakur, who recently quit his job with a leading HR firm in Delhi and came to Mumbai to set up this venture feels that the glass ceiling when it comes
to breaking the biases against differently-abled people are being taken forward by many people and organisations today. "I get call-backs from people who
have recruited someone from our company and they say that they are glad that they joined hands with us. Not only are these people hardworking as you or
me, but their shortcomings give them an unnatural sense of humour and zest for life; they take that to their jobs, thus also creating a friendly environment
all around where they work," says Thakur.
Another entrepreneur, Dhruv Lakra, quit his job at Meryll Lynch, Mumbai, to ultimately start off the business model of 'Mirackle Couriers'. The USP of
Mirackle is that there are only hearing-impaired people hired who work as delivery boys and at various other posts. Ask Lakra, if Mirackle is a social
entrepreneurship venture and he is pat to reply, "I don't get the distinguishing factors between entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship; I am running
a successful business model, which works on the same mantra of profit and loss, as any other organisation. So, no, I wouldn't call myself a social entrepreneur,
but an entrepreneur definitely.
The idea of starting this venture came about when I was sitting next to a hearing-impaired boy in the bus and he was communicating so beautifully by writing
and using sign language, so I thought, why not? That is the difference any which way between that person and me, and infact, he knows sign language and
I don't, so the idea of Mirackle took root." Today, Mirackle, even though it is a relatively new company, has a big portfolio to boast of with many biggies
believing and relying on the Mirackle boys to deliver their packages on time and aptly.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-company/corporate-trends/Honing-the-skills-of-the-differently-abled/articleshow/5790048.cms
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