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Marathi animated song for kids
2008-03-26 21:07:00
Maina rani chatur shahani sange ek kahani... marathi animated balgeet . nice voice. it is shreya ghosal a very nice online streaming video for Marathi children who will love the cartoon and listen the song.
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Marathi story for kids - Eka makadane kadhale dukan
2008-03-26 20:56:00
Really a nice online cartoon video, that kids would love, good melodious heart pleasing song.
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A Persian Sufi Story - Teaching an Ass
2008-03-18 09:58:00
Teaching an Ass IDIOT! DOLT! BLUNDER HEAD!'the owner of an ass as he kicked it on its way.What are you to me? What use are you to anyone? On your way, have lived your life in vain!' He kept up the tirade, kicking and the ass, which quietly continued, as best it could, on journey.They passed a wise man. `What is the point of this abuse?' he asked. `The beast cannot learn much from you. It is not made that way. Stop the noise, therefore, and you learn from the beastinstead.' `Learn from this creature?' spluttered the man. `What can this brute possibly teach me?'For a start: patience and silence in the presence of an ass.'
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A short Sufi Parable - A Heavy Tomb
2008-03-17 23:15:00
A Heavy Tomb I ONCE SAW THE SON of a rich man, sitting on the magnificenttomb of his father.He was quarreling with another boy, the son ofa dervish, and saying:Look at the splendor of my father's tomb.See the marble pavement,the turquoise bricks! And inside, the stone coffin is covered with anelegant epitaph.Compare all this to your father's grave - a couple ofbricks sprinkled with dust!'The dervish boy listened and said:By the time your father has been able to get out from under there,mine will long have been in Paradise.Kindly leave your comments on these Sufi Parable s
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Short Sufi Parable - Cure for a Sick Son
2008-03-10 19:07:00
Cure for a Sick SonWHAT ELSE CAN I DO? Said the rich man, turning away in despair from the bed on which his son lay sick. His friends sadly shook their heads. `The only thing left now, 'they said ,`is either to recite the Koran through from beginning to end, or make a sacrifice. Then God may have pity.' The rich man considered. `It will have to be the Koran, then,' he said, `for it is near at hand. My wealth is all in my folks which are some distance away; by the time a sacrifice could be arranged it would be too late.' A passing holy man commented: `The Koran is near to him, certainly, being on the tip his tongue. But his gold is nearer, being in his heart.'"Kindly put your comments on these Parable s."
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Persian Sufi Tales - Bring your Own Light
2008-03-10 08:58:00
Bring your Own Light MY YOUNG SON DIED in Sina.What can I tell you of my sorrow? The boy was like a young cypress,his roots plucked up by the wind of death.ALL I could say in my heart was: He has gone pure to God, whereas I an old man, go stained.Mad with distress one day, I went to his tomb and pulled up a stone. Inside, all was narrow, oppressive and dark.I shrank back in fear and confusion.In that sad state I seemed to hear the voice of my beloved son:`Father, are you afraid of this dark place? Be wise then and bring your own light in with you. Do you wish the night of the grave to be as day? Out there in the world, then, kindle a lamp of good deeds.'
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Short Sufi Story - The Prisoner
2008-03-09 15:51:00
The Prisoner KING AZUD'S SON had been ill for some time, and the king was losing his patience.`Try setting free all the caged birds,' someone advised. The king went into the garden, and threw all the cages open. With a flurry of wings the birds were gone. Only one bird did the king keep. This was his famous sweet-singing nightingale, in a special cage which hung from the arch of the summerhouse. Next morning the prince rushed into the garden to find the birds gone. But when he saw the nightingale, he smiled sadly.`You, too, would have been free,' he said, `if you did not have such a beautiful voice.' Kindly put your comments on the stories
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A Matter of devotion - Indian Short Story
2008-03-07 12:17:00
This story is continued from Akbar Birbal Tales. Tales of Akbar and Birbal are widely popular in Indian subcontinent, for the wisdom and cleverness of the Legend of Birbal and generosity and greatness of King Akbar. This animated stories uploaded on you tube videos are dubbed in Hindi Language, English narration or translation is given below. These stories will be loved by kids as they generally like to watch cartoons plus they get some inspiration from these stories too.A Matter of Devotion King Akbar is well known for his love of arts and religion. One of the arts he loved was the art of music, and just like Birbal who was considered as one of the nine jewels of King Akbar's court, Tansen was one f the jewels greatly known and respected for his high level of singing capabilities. It is said and believed that there was none better than Tansen and none could compete him in the art of singing.Once, King Akbar after listening to King Tansen's music and singing was...
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A very short story Kindness
2008-03-06 19:59:00
A Rope with a NameI SAW A BOY COMING towards me with sheep running after him.`No wonder the sheep follows you so closely,' I remarked, `attached toYou as it is by that rope round its neck,'The boy laughed and released the animal. Off it went, gamboling in delight.Then the boy made to move on. Immediately the sheep came toHis heel and followed close behind.The youth smiled and gave it some barley.`You were right, wise man,' he said, `but as you see, the name of the rope is kindness.'
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The Crafty Slave -A Short Sufi Story
2008-02-29 15:13:00
THE CRAFTY SLAVEA SLAVE, BELONGING TO the Sultan Umrulais.escape and ran away. Servants were quickly sent in pursuit. He did't get far. They caught him, brought him back, and threw him in chains at the feet of the sultan.'Make an example of him,' said the vizier, who had a grudge against the slave. `Have him executed, my lord, or you'll have all the slaves trying to escape,'The slave fell to the ground before Umrulais. `O Sultan,' he said, `if you want my head off there's nothing I can do about it. However, you haven't been a bad master. You've fed me well and on the whole I've been happy.So I should be sorry if, on the day of resurrection, you were punished for illegally shedding my blood. If you must kill me, do it according to the Law,' `Indeed?' said the Sultan. `Suppose you tell me how I could do that?' Well,' said the slave, `here's one way, for example: the law says it is perfectly all right to kill in retaliation for another death. Now if you we...
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An Inspirational Story
2008-02-25 13:55:00
What Happened to Family Time?We have become so focused on having our kids participate in sports that we have lost sight of what's important. By Frank P. Cotter The other day I saw a father, mother and two sons on the line in front of me at Dunkin Donuts. It was obvious that they had just come from a soccer game. The two young boys were dressed in thin shorts and tee shirts, while their parents were dressed warmly in jeans and thick jackets. The two boys never stopped shivering the entire five minutes we were in line together.What is going on in society when we are making our kids play sports, in every kind of foul weather, including rain, snow and icy winds just for the pleasure of watching them participate in some kind of sport? It seems that we are living vicariously through our kids no matter what the cost is to them or us. Whatever happened to calling off a game because it is too cold or too wet?When did we start playing sports on Mother's Day? I always remember being home...
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Children Story A trip to Heaven
2008-02-23 09:15:00
This video is continued from the Tales of Akbar Birbal. The story in this video is quite inspirational and shows the wits of wise Birbal. The audio is in Hindi Language, so below is translation in English.King Akbar is getting his beard shaved by his Barber, in his royal palace. The barber starts the conversation to please the king.Barber, 'Majesty, you are a great king. Every body praised you in your country as well as in other countries.'King Akbar, 'Thank you.'Barber, 'You take care of your kingdom with keen interest and consider the people of your kingdom as members of your family.'Then the barber shift the conversation of praising the king with a 'but'.'But, What', asks the king, 'am I overlooking somebody? or Is anybody body feeling lonely?' king Akbar shows his concern.Barber, 'The way you take care of every one, have you ever thought about your ancestors?'"My ancestors?" the king replies with some surprise, he continues, 'How can I take care of their needs? Al...
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A Sufi Persian Parable
2008-02-21 09:44:00
The Man Who Became a Slave ?Got You!? cried the merchant, pouncing in the triumph on a raged unkempt man in the market place. I?ll teach you to run away, slave! Put the chains on him, men. Now fellow, you?ll pay for all the time and trouble I?ve had recapturing you.? They dragged the unfortunate man off to Baghdad where the merchant was having himself a large house built. The slave was put to the hardest and the dirtiest labor. He struggled to dig foundations in clay. He dragged the stone heaved the wood. A year passed. Then, one morning, an abject starving wretch fell on his knee before the merchant. ?Forgive me master?, he begged. ?I am your slave. I ran away a year ago.? The merchant gasped in astonishment. ?But if you are my runaway slave? he said, ?who is the man who labored in your place all these months?, They rushed over to the building site, struck the chains the chains off the man and brought him before the merchant. ?A terrible mistake ha...
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A Sufi story from Persian Tales
2008-02-18 17:08:00
The Discontented Dervishes King Salih, one of the Kings of Syria, used to get up before dawn and walk about the streets and bazaars, heavily veiled like and Arab. He was renowned for friendship with the poor and this was one of the ways he chose to find out about them and their problems. Once, on one of the excursions, he stopped near a mosque. He had heard discontented voices coming from inside. He looked through the doorway without being noticed by the two dervishes sheltering there. They had no cloaks and had not been able to sleep all night because of cold. ?There is no justice in this world?, said one. ?But we?ll have satisfaction ? on Judgment Day?.?I hope so?. said the other, ?but I hope that those who have enjoyed this world get what they deserve as well. If thought for one moments that kings, who spend their life in sport, laughter and pleasure, got a place in paradise ? why, I believe I?d stop down here in my grave!? ?Don?t worry? said the first dervish. ?we...
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Sufi Short Story Reward
2008-02-17 10:41:00
The Pious Man's Reward A pious man once dreamed that he saw a king in Paradise and a pious man in Hel.'That's not right', he exclaimed. 'Surely it should be the other way round?''Not at all', came the answer. 'The king is in the Heaven because he loved and befriended Dervishes; the pious man is in Hell because he associated too much with kings.'
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A Sufi Short Short Story
2008-02-11 16:43:00
Once ComplainedOnly once did I ever grumbled at how fortune treated me. I was so poor that I could not even afford shoes, an went into the Mosque at Kufah with a sore and complaining heart. There I saw a man with no feet.
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Writing Short Stories
2008-02-05 00:35:00
Here is video found on you tube, the authors gives the tips on writing short stories.Author Ziv Navoth explains the 5 techniques he used to write Nanotales, a collection of 83 short stories which have just been published. Visit http://www.nanotales.net for more info and more videos.He says in the video, How to write stories, that was the question that bothered him, when he tried to write short stories, but could not. Eventually he found out five steps to get out a story out of one. The five step he explains are as follows1. The first step about writing the stories he says is to forget everything about learning. Seems much of a Zen approach to me and very effective too. He says not to listen to other people's advice (what about this advice? :) ) other people have different experience than one. One has to go with what works for one.I like the first advice pretty much. It reflects the uniqueness of each individuals being environment and nature. Great first point Ziv Navoth!2. Second p...
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Tales of Akbar Birbal part 2
2008-01-31 14:32:00
Birbal's StewThis video clip shows yet another story of Akbar and Birbal. This short story shows yet again the intelligence used by Birbal to point out the mistake done by the king as he could not directly say so as it would have meant the disrespect of his king, and could enrage the king's wrath for the same.The emperor Akbar goes out for a stroll with Birbal and another person named Lalaji, a jee Hujoor(Yes man) in his beautiful gardens. While the walk Akbar feels the cold weather and says that, that particular year cold was, the yes man agrees and the king is happy.The king says that whatever the people has to work cold or no cold. The yes man agrees and adds that, still most people prefer to stay at the comforts of home in this extremely harsh weather. King Akbar dips his fingers in the cold water of his pond and finds it extremely chilling. Akbar responds his yes man by saying that he too was telling the truth, nobody would like to go out and work in such extr...
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Tales of Akbar and Birbal part 1
2008-01-30 22:29:00
This video clips series has online animated short stories of Akbar and Birbal, in Hindi language. The stories of Akbar and Birbal are legendary, the wisdom of Birbal is shown in each story where he is tested by the Emperor and his court which is jealous of Birbal's wisdom and intelligence.This stories many a times contains social and humorous elements along with the intelligence and wisdom.This video clip while i watched seemed to have some problems with the visual and audio combination. However, the story goes like follow.A great magician from Iran, visits the royal court of Shehenshah Akbar. He has come with a challenge of solving a riddle. The riddle being the tiger's statue has to be removed from the cage, without touching the tiger or touching the cage. Sehenshah Akbar turns to Birbal for the solution of the riddle. Another court member Sukhdev Singh being jealous of Birbal asks king Akbar to get a chance for the solution to the riddle, so that he too can get s...
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Animated Stories Lord Hanuman
2008-01-30 19:43:00
This online streaming video contains animated stories of Lord Hanuman in Hindi Language , His childhood Bal Hanuman. Hanumanji is also called as Anjani Putra, Pavan Putra and Kesari Nandan He parents names were Vanar Raj Kesari (His father) and Anjani (His mother). Lord or Veer Hanuman is the avatar of Lord Shiva, Shivji took birth in form of Veer Hauman to serve Lord Rama and destroy the demon Rama.Many stories of Lord Hanuman's bravery and Bhakti (devotion) are given in Valmiki's Ramayana. Lord Vishni took Avatar as Lord Rama. This amazing stories are filled with moral, inspiration and good teachings.This video clip shows the stories related to the birth of Lord Hanuman which are filled with miracles, thrill and adventure. This stories takes us back into time from the present to the past, in Treta Yuga.The king of Vanaras Kesari and his wife Anjani use to live of Mont Sumeru. They had all the comforts yet they were not at peace of mind, reason being they did not have any child. ...
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Short Stories Art of Giving
2008-01-11 19:17:00
I received a mail titled the art of giving with beautiful Short Stories . So decided to post these short Inspirational stories below.The Art of Giving "Rivers do not drink their own water, nor do trees eat their own fruit, nor do rain clouds eat the grains reared by them. The wealth of the noble is used solely for the benefit of others?Even after accepting that giving is good and that one must learn to give, several questions need to be answered.#The first question is when should one give?We all know the famous incident from Mahabharat.Yudhisthir, asks a beggar seeking alms to come the next day. On this, Bhim rejoices, that Yudhisthir, his brother, has conquered death! For he is sure that he will be around tomorrow to give. Yudhisthir gets the message. One does not know really whether one will be there tomorrow to give!The time to give therefore is now.#The next question is 'how much to give?One recalls the famous incident from history. Maharana Rana Pratap was ...
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A Zen Story - Still Carrying Her
2008-01-10 13:29:00
ObsessedTwo traveling monks reached a river where they met a young woman. Wary of the current, she asked if they could carry her across. One of the monks hesitated, but the other quickly picked her up onto his shoulders, transported her across the water, and put her down on the other bank. She thanked him and departed.As the monks continued on their way, the one was brooding and preoccupied. Unable to hold his silence, he spoke out. "Brother, our spiritual training teaches us to avoid any contact with women, but you picked that one up on your shoulders and carried her!""Brother," the second monk replied, "I set her down on the other side, while you are still carrying her."This is a wonderful Zen Story , intact all Zen Stories amazes me for the fact that profound meanings are hidden in seemingly short simple stories.This story about the two monks on the way. When they find a woman unable to cross the river and asking for help, the first one hesitate. He remembers the teach...
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A Zen Story - The Great Crossing
2008-01-10 12:51:00
The Great Crossing The Buddha said:"A man beginning a long journey sees ahead a vast body of water. There is neither boat nor bridge. To escape the dangers of his present location, he constructs a raft of grass and branches. When he reaches the other side he realizes how useful the raft was and wonders if he should hoist it on his back and carry it with him forever. Now if he did this, would he be wise? Or, having crossed to safety, should he place the raft in a high dry location for someone else to use? This is the way I have taught the Dharma, the doctrine - for crossing, not for keeping. Cast aside every proper state of mind, oh monks - much less wrong ones - and remember well to leave the raft behind."This parable told by Gautam Buddha was and is a caution for the truth aspiring seekers. Buddha indicates that the teachings of Dharma (religion), the doctrine should be used for transcending the mind and self. They are much useful for that purpose, once that is done, the work o...
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Integrity Lal Bahadur Shastri
2007-12-29 17:11:00
Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of India, after India gained independence. Although his physical stature was small, he was the man of great courage, will, and integrity. Lalbahadur Shastri successfully lead India during the 1965 war against Pakistan.Because of his great qualities he was and is a great inspiration.The following story shows the integrity of the great man. Rarely to be seen in todays world.While he was the Prime Minister of India his son approached him with great joy and enthusiasm. The son said, "Father today I have received and appointment letter from this big company and they are offering me huge salary."Lal Bahadur Shastri had a close look at the appointment letter. There was a smile on his face and he said, "You have not received the appointment letter on your own merit." He continued, "Nobody would offer you such appointment with such handsome salary. The only reason for the letter is that you are the son of the Prime Minister o...
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The Simpsons - India Outsourcing - Modified
2007-12-29 03:24:00
This one is really funny.Some related videos from youtube The Simpsons - Banana P... 03:19 The Other Side of Outso... 44:57 The Simpsons Game Video 01:02 The Singhsons (The indi... 00:50 Burger King Outsources 02:50 Con Air-Cameron Poe-How... 03:50 Simpsons 01:38 The Simpsons Game Super... 02:30 The Simpsons Crank Dat ... 03:53 The Simpsons arcade end... 09:46 ...
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The lost Key A Mulla Nasrudin Story
2007-12-24 01:05:00
One day, people saw Mullah Nasruddin out in the street searching frantically for something. The enquisitive nature of man was on work. ?What are you searching for, Mullah? They enquired. ?I?ve lost my key? replied Mullah. The helping nature of mankind was at work.So everyone joined him, trying to help him After some search someone had the urge to ask the place where exactly, the key was lost. So that more condensed search could be made. So, the enquiry was made for the same to Nasruddin. ?I lost the key in the house,? replied Mulla matter-o-factly. ?Then why are you searching for it in the street?? was the obvious question asked to him. ?Because there is more light here.? Replied the Mulla This short story is symbolic. Everybody is looking for the key. The key to happiness, the key to bliss, the key to freedom, the key to God, the key to peace or whatever one may like to term a phrase. Most of us look for the key outside. The key is sought in powe...
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9 Handpicked videos of Christmas Story Jesus Birth from you tube
2007-12-16 20:54:00
Merry Christmas !!!For those who would not like to spend much time searching for good quality videos of Christmas stories, Jesus Birth , here is a list from you tube, for the same.The first video titled, "The Christmas Story ", is The Christmas Story from The Bible Experience New Testament (www.zondervan.com/tbe), the 2007 Audio Book of the Year, blended with beautiful artwork by Michael Dudash (www.cmdudash.com).The pictures blended with beautiful narration makes it a worthy watch.Above video, is "The Christmas Story told through paintings by eight renaissance artists: Andrea Del Sarto, Bellini Giovani, Durer Albrecht, Lotto Lorenzo, Pietro Perugino, Raffaello Sanzio, Rubens Pieter Pauwel, Tiziano Vecellio."The great art work and enchanting classical music certainly will give divine moments to the lovers of Jesus Christ.Above, "Renaissance artists Christmas cards", is another good collection of paintings by renaissance artists. Contains art related to Jesus Christ birth and Chi...
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Marathi Panchatantra cartoon stories for children
2007-12-14 13:27:00
Below is the list of the wise stories of Panchatantra, in Marathi Language. The kids will love this animated video clips, while getting some inspiration and learning.Story No 1The story of mongooseI loved this story, emphasizing the love and care of animals towards their masters. There are many stories about dogs, true stories, of how dog would risk their lives and even give up their lives, for the protection of their master or master's property.This story is about a mongoose. A man brings a baby mongoose and present it to his wife. The mongoose is breed and brought up by the couple. Once the lady goes out for her daily chores, leaving the mongoose near her baby child. After completing her chores, she returns home.What does she see?. She watches the mongoose sitting in front of the door of the house. The mouth of the mongoose drenched with blood. The sight brings about all kind of negative thoughts and feeling in the mother. She thinks that her dear little lovely child has been kil...
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More Bible Stories for Kids Samson and Delilah
2007-12-12 20:33:00
Samson and Delilah Part 1Part 2Part 3more related resources from you tube SAMSON AND DELILAH 2 09:59 Samson and Delilah 01:58 Samson and Delilah 05:00 Samson et Dalila (ending) 03:17 Samson & Delilah Trailer 01:16 Episode 13 - Samson and... 05:10 DAVID AND GOLIATH 1 09:51 Superbook - Hey There D... 04:30 Samson ...
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A collection of Bible and other animaimated short stories for kids
2007-12-12 19:12:00
This Christmas, if you are looking to entertain your children through some good stories from bible and other inspirational stories in animation, here is a list.As kids love to watch the cartoons, these list of online stories (streaming videos) will serve the purpose.In the following video clip the walls of Jericho fall to the ground as the Israelites shout to the Lord.Joshua - Greatest Adventure Stories From The Bible The following video clips are Animated parable of the Lost Son as found in Luke 15.The Lost Son _______ Part 1The Lost Son _______ Part 2In the following cartoon from The Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible Jesus walks on water. Then Peter starts to walk on water, but he doubts and sinks into the water.Jesus Walks On WaterFollowing is the opening of this video series . It was a cartoon series about stories from the Bible.Hanna Barbera's Greatest Adventure Stories From The BibleThe following cartoon is from http://www.animatedkidsbible.com, it says,"This ...
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