A Fountain of Wisdom: Lessons for Every Soul
One day, a merchant, an old man, and his young daughter happened to meet by the side of a clear, sparkling fountain. On the fountain was an inscription that read: “Learn from me!”
Each traveler paused
and reflected on the message, drawing a unique lesson from the flowing water,
shaped by their own experience and understanding.
The merchant spoke
first.
“I see how this
fountain began as a mere trickle but, as it journeys toward the sea, it is
joined by brooks and streams until it becomes a mighty river. From this, I
learn that we too should begin our work, however small, with determination.
Over time, with effort and support, even humble beginnings can grow into great
business enterprises.”
The old man then shared his thoughts.
“To me, the fountain
teaches quiet service. It gives its water freely, asking nothing in return,
serving both friends and strangers alike. I believe we too must serve others
selflessly and silently, just as this fountain does.”
Finally, the little
girl spoke with innocence and clarity.
“I think water is only
useful if it’s pure. Even animals won’t drink it if it’s muddy. So I believe we
should keep our hearts and lives clean and pure. Only then can we be truly
useful.”
Though the Teacher is
one—the fountain—the lessons drawn were different.
Everyone learns
according to their aptitude and capacity.
In the great school of
life, a day in which we learn nothing is a day lost.
The Gita’s Timeless Guide to Greatness: Wisdom Beyond Time, Ego, and
Limits
What inspired astronaut Sunita Williams to carry the Bhagavad Gita into space? What gave Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker the strength to strike gold? What guided Mahatma Gandhi through his monumental journey? The answer lies in the timeless wisdom of the Gita — a text that has illuminated paths to greatness for centuries.
Life often feels like
a roller-coaster — soaring highs, gut-wrenching lows. We chase success, only to
stumble into stress and burnout. We seek love but fall into conflict. We dream
of greatness, only to be lost in routine. Is it possible to rise, to achieve,
to love, without being broken along the way?
The Gita says: Yes.
But it doesn’t merely offer feel-good quotes — it provides a structured,
scientific approach to living. Like gravity or motion, the Gita’s principles are universal. They cut through confusion,
clarify purpose, and build inner strength. Ancient in origin, yet astonishingly
modern in relevance.
Harvard research shows only 15% of success comes from knowledge. A whopping 85%? It’s attitude. Yet, most people invest 100% in facts and zero in mindset. We're often trapped in self-centeredness — the very thing that limits our potential. True greatness begins when we transcend the self.
Legends lived this
truth.
Ustad Bismillah Khan played the shehnai for love, not awards. Einstein wasn’t
chasing a Nobel — he was driven by wonder. Eric Liddell, Olympic gold
medallist, said simply, “God made me to run, and I run for God.” That’s where
excellence is born: from purpose, not pressure.
Success isn't reserved
for the wealthy or the naturally gifted. Not everyone can be a Tendulkar. But
every soul carries equal spirit. That’s the real power source. When you
recognize your talent as a divine gift and act in gratitude, you unlock flow,
focus, and fulfilment.
The Gita also reveals the root of broken relationships — attachment. When love gets polluted with selfish desire, it becomes transactional. But pure love — selfless, steady — transforms everything. It turns struggle into celebration, tasks into joy, and duty into devotion. As Christ echoed, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
Above all, the Gita develops what modern education ignores: the intellect.
Many geniuses have fallen not from lack of talent, but from lack of direction.
Diego Maradona’s brilliance faded due to poor choices; Messi thrived because of
discipline. Elvis Presley had talent beyond compare, but no intellectual
anchor. The intellect governs the mind’s impulses, brings stability, and fuels
long-term growth. Yet no school teaches it — only wisdom traditions like the Gita do.
The difference between
mediocrity and mastery, chaos and clarity, destruction and destiny — lies in
this higher guidance.
IF HE EXIST
I drive joy there was a doctor in Benaras who
spent 7 minutes in the morning and evening for mediation on God. Knowing this,
his colleagues and friends laughed at him. One day they argued that he was
wasting 7 precious minutes on something, which he had been misled into
believing. The doctor replied, “Well, if God does not exist, I agree that I am
wasting 7 minutes a day. But, if He exists? I am afraid you are wasting your
entire lifetime. I prefer to waste 7 minutes rather than a lifetime. Why should
you grudge me the 7minutes joy that I derive 4m.-
