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    75 Ways to Happiness: A collection of value based stories
    75 Ways to Happiness: A collection of value based stories
    75 Ways to Happiness: A collection of value based stories
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    75 Ways to Happiness: A collection of value based stories

    By J. M. Mehta

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    As the name indicates, 75 Ways to Happiness is an invaluable collection of 75 value-based stories written and compiled by the well-known author, J.M. Mehta. Each story begins with a line of wisdom expressing the crux of the story and teaching a simple, but important value of life which should be imbibed by one and all to remain happy and become successful.

    It is a fact that in our busy lifestyle of today, we rarely get the time to understand the singificance of values which form the basis of our lives and help us to remain happy. The value-based stories given in the book basically aim to carve out this happiness and teach us the ways to lead a happy life.

    There is also a box at the end of each story named "Something Extra". This is where the author has emphasised the deep, inner meaning hidden within the story highlighting the moral value associated with it to stay happy and contented in life.

    Therefore dear readers, go through these 75 invaluable collection of stories and enlighten your mind and soul.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherV&S Publishers
    Release dateApr 1, 2012
    ISBN9789350572108
    75 Ways to Happiness: A collection of value based stories
    Author

    J. M. Mehta

    The author J.M. Mehta is a post graduate in English literature and a topper in B.ED examination from the Punjab University. He held various responsible assignments both at the headquarters and abroad including posting in the U.K, Russia, Kenya, Vietnam and the Philippines. The author, after retiring from the Ministry of External Affairs in 1993, has been devoting much of his time to reading and writing. His style of writing is rather simple and lucid. He has been a student of yoga and its practitioner for several years. Several books of his on subjects ranging from Philosophy to Religion to Yoga have been published in the past. He has a deep interest in spirituality and in ancient Indian philosophy in particular. He is actively engaged in the regular study of the scriptures which actually prompted him to write this wonderful piece of art for the common man.

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    Publisher’s Note

    It’s often said that Values, Morals and Ethics are intricately tied together. Values are what we learn from childhood; Morals are the intrinsic beliefs developed over our lifespan and Ethics are how we actually behave in the face of difficult situations that test our moral fibre. Hence, imbibing the right values in life is a must for everyone, who seeks happiness and bliss.

    It is true that in our busy life schedule, we hardly get time to think and understand the significance of values, such as honesty, sincerity, faith, kindness, etc. Nonetheless, these values form the basis of our lives, families or the society, as a whole. We can inculcate these values by keeping a good company or by reading some good books teaching us the right values and morals of life for becoming a good person.

    The book, 75 Ways to Happiness, is a collection of such value-based stories in which each story teaches us some good value of life, as mentioned above through a short and interesting incident which we can easily relate to our day to day life. There is a box at the end of each story named Something Extra which highlights the moral or the value hidden in the story. The language used in the book is simple and lucid, and thus it can reach and enlighten people of almost all age groups.

    Hope you enjoy reading these fascinating stories, and learn from them the values that can bring happiness into your lives…

    Preface

    A few years ago, I came across a book in English–titled ‘Chicken Soup for the Souls…’ It was one of the best sellers of that time. For me, its title appeared both interesting as well as funny! Different versions of this book have been published with similar titles. However, the ‘ chicken soup’ remained the main ingredient. Each book contained different stories about efforts made by people in different spheres of life. Most of these stories were interesting and inspiring.

    What intrigued me about this book was its funny title — ‘Chicken soup for the Souls!’ I wondered why the soul should be made to feed on the ‘chicken soup’. I could not reconcile with the thought that the souls in Europe, America or elsewhere were fond of non-vegetarian food.

    Anyway, without the best intention to enter into any controversy in this matter, I must admit that I was also inspired to collect relevant stories with an Indian or oriental background. Consequently, I have been able to compile a collection of 162 such micro-stories — thanks to the persistent efforts of several years. Out of these, about 75 stories have been compiled in this book. The main function of these stories is to ignite the process of thinking in relation to the various situations arising in human life. The reader may align himself with a story and deduce morals which may enable him to confront his own problems and find appropriate solutions.

    I hope the stories contained in this book, some of which are true while others are fictitious, should serve as a healthy tonic to the minds and the souls of all general readers.

    However, the stuff is pure vegetarian, but no less nutritious!

    Alexander and the Saint

    The Broken Myth of Owning the World!

    After conquering many countries, Emperor Alexander invaded India, where he met a naked saint, whose words opened the Conqueror’s eyes!

    Alexander on seeing the naked saint told him, You have nothing. The saint laughed and said: The whole universe is mine. I have it without invading it. Alexander said, How can anyone win the world without conquering it? The saint replied: I have won over the Creator of this world. When I own the creator, the whole creation is mine. The way of my conquest is different from yours. I conquer, not by sword, but by surrendering myself! Alexander was impressed by this reply and felt very pleased. Alexander said, I too have conquered the world. In response the saint said, Just imagine for a while that you are lost deep in a desert and are extremely thirsty. Then I appear before you with a jug of water and offer the same to you for a price. In case, you are about to die for water, how much of your kingdom can you give me for a jug of life saving water.

    Alexander replied: I shall be prepared to give half of my kingdom.

    The saint said: Suppose I do not sell my water at that price. Alexander told that he would be ready to give his whole kingdom to save his life. The saint laughed and said: Then, in that case, only one jug of water is the price of your whole kingdom for which you have wasted your entire life.

    These words of the saint had great impact on the mind of Alexander that he gave up the idea of further conquests. This incident which changed his thinking was also one of the reasons which prompted him to return to his country.

    The Light of Devotion

    Difference between pretence and serious work will show up any day!

    In order to show off their love and respect to Lord Buddha, rich devotees used to light costly lamps as offerings to him. A very poor woman, who had great love and respect for Buddha, noticed this and she too wanted to offer a lamp, but was too poor to buy one.

    Nevertheless, she worked hard, begged and raised a small amount to buy an earthen lamp and filled it with some oil and small cotton wick. She prayed earnestly and begged Buddha to accept her humble offering. Next morning, it came to the notice of one of the chief disciples of lord Buddha that barring a little earthen lamp, all other lamps were extinguished. The little earthen lamp was still burning

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