Category Archives: A Dewdrop in the Ocean

SELF-HELP

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

The sage was known to be compassionate to people who suffered. At the same time he refused to help those who would not do their part to resolve their problems. He would be direct and unsparing in his responses to … Continue reading →

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Spiral

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

A man had squandered his wealth for several years. He neglected his family, health and well being. Friends and relatives had tried to help him but he continued on his downward spiral. “After all our efforts he has not budged … Continue reading →

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ACCEPTANCE OF REALITY

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

A high school teacher was quite intense in his speech and attitude. After listening to the sage for a while he realised, “I want peace more than anything else, but I see how disturbed I am in life. It’s as … Continue reading →

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LOVE AND FEAR

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

One of the abiding mysteries of human relationships is how people who can hardly stand each other still remain married or in some such relationships. There may be abuse, discord, and distance leading to suffering to one or both parties. … Continue reading →

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DISCLOSURE

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

DISCLOSURE Some of the visitors found the sage’s teaching on God and human identity powerfully inspiring, deeply challenging and rationally contradictory. One day, as they discussed the role of a sage, a visitor said, “A sage is someone who shows … Continue reading →

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BOOK LAUNCH IN DUBLIN

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

The Irish launch of THE DEWDROP IN THE OCEAN – Wisdom Stories for Turbulent Times was held at the Irish Writers’ Centre, Parnell Square, Dublin on August 27. The function was attended by over 120 friends, family and well wishers … Continue reading →

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SLEEPWALKING THROUGH LIFE

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

One day, when speaking on awareness in daily living, the sage narrated a parable. “After many miles of driving a car, a man heard some unusual sounds from the engine. He turned up the music so he would not be … Continue reading →

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BOOK LAUNCH IN MUMBAI

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

A DEWDROP IN THE OCEAN – Wisdom Stories for Turbulent Times by Francis J. Padinjarekara was launched at Juhu Granth Book Shop in Mumbai on July 3, 2009. The launch was made by Prof. Dr. Francis X. D’Sa, the eminent … Continue reading →

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A little dew that makes up the ocean

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

Parables and stories have the power to reveal the deepest wisdom in life and the need for awareness to transform our lives. They speak directly to our heart. They are first lived — individually and collectively – and then told … Continue reading →

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WISDOM STORIES FOR TURBULENT TIMES

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

Great mytics and masters taught through stories, poems and parables because they realised that rational speech was inadequate to communicate profound truths about the sacred dimension of life like spirituality, inner quest or the divine. This is also the experience … Continue reading →

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