In a world full of stories, each moment and experience has much to offer and helps a bud blossom when sought as a lesson.
“Twiggy Tales” by C. S. Manohar presents nuggets of wisdom and values through tiny stories expressing morals while sowing new notions to grow oneself.
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Tale I
A five-year-old girl asks her father, “What is happiness?” & rather than answer, her father tried to show her what true happiness meant.
“Happiness” by C. S. Manohar tells how one can, in their way, define happiness through sharing & caring.
Tale II
A kid troubled with his act of stealing confesses his actions to an old man seeking a solution.
“Guilt” by C. S. Manohar shows how any one of us can repent our mistakes & pursue cleaning our conscience.
Tale III
A kid sees something extraordinary in the middle of the night & wakes up her father to show him what she found.
“Innocence” by C. S. Manohar shows that children are so pure that their perception of value though innocent, is refreshingly beautiful.
Tale IV
In a world trying to comprehend identities beyond duality, a boy is curious about who is great, a man or a woman.
“Duality” by C. S. Manohar tells a tale of how each gender plays a unique role in their way & why each of them is crucial.
Tale V
A young child is fascinated by a magician’s tricks. When offered a chance to take an item, his choice surprises everyone.
“Ownership” by C. S. Manohar tells the potential of choice and the wisdom behind how to pick what is best.
Tale VI
You are but a part of this world that is one gigantic puzzle. But there’s nothing to say that you cannot be the start of a new picture.
“Love” by C. S. Manohar shows the value of sacrifice in empathy as the true expression of love.
Tale VII
In the face of mortality, neither evil nor virtue is an exception, and both have to face it either unwillingly or wholeheartedly.
“Death” by C. S. Manohar shows how one should reflect upon our limited time and its value rather than hate the unkindness it brings.
Tale VIII
If, at all, God comes down to us, blessing each creation with a wish, what is it that humans would seek?
“Unique” by C. S. Manohar shows how one should seek more only after realising the abilities they already possess.
Tale IX
A young boy is mad that time passes quickly during his evening game but not when studying. When he goes asking about time, he is told something intriguing.
“Time” by C. S. Manohar tells how it seems that time flies by when we love what we are doing and when it is always constant in reality. It is upon us to protect & spend it wisely.
Tale X
Multiple people can often look at the same thing and infer various meanings. Sometimes the inferred meanings could be polar opposites, but in reality, both meanings could be true.
“Opinion” by C. S. Manohar tells how an opinion isn’t always necessarily the truth through a master and his three disciples observing the beautiful night sky.
Tale XI
In the day and age where most of us try to replace all that is broken, it is often essential to acknowledge & value the memories that we are attempting to replace.
“Healing” by C. S. Manohar tells how things ruined by innocence can always be repaired. All one needs is a little patience to let healing take its course.
Tale XII
There is always more than one way to do anything. We must find an alternate solution rather than give up or feel sorry for ourselves.
“Solutions” by C. S. Manohar tells the story of a boy who wants a camera to capture memories but can’t have it. However, his mother has an alternate solution to his situation.
Tale XIII
In a heavy storm, three great scholars and a barber arrive at the banks of a river. The boatman offered to take only two people across at a time.
“Wisdom” by C. S. Manohar shows how a few individuals take pride in their knowledge while the wise trust in experience.
Tale XIV
A man once visited a Zen master seeking the secret to happiness. The master promises to answer but only after a short trip.
“Mantra” by C. S. Manohar shows that the answers an individual seeks are always around, and it’s their perception & awareness that makes the difference in acquiring them.
Tale XV
Before the Theri housing community’s gate, everyone came across a peculiar Hibiscus shrub that always sparked freshness. However, no one from the community took care of it.
“Service” by C. S. Manohar shows how service isn’t measured in quantity but in intent. No matter how small or indifferent it might seem, doing it daily makes a significant difference.
Tale XVI
A twenty-six-year-old daughter asked her ageing father one cold night, “Why is nothing ever enough?”
“Contentment” by C. S. Manohar narrates how all of us are bound to the things we once sought even after we achieve them. Having them doesn’t stop the individual or make them content.
Tale XVII
Joe walked to the beach daily to collect the pebbles on the coast and bring them home. He did see a value that others didn’t, and he did it all his life.
“Habit” by C. S. Manohar narrates how habits cure procrastinators of their failure. Still, they are mindless actions for those obsessed with productivity without meaning.
Tale XVIII
A fledgling was orphaned at birth. Yet, since it opened its eyes, a lovely princess fed her each dawn and dusk, making the birdie’s life a heaven.
“Growth” by C. S. Manohar shows how growth is a matter of perception. It is not necessarily about giving up what an individual has, but could also be about recognising what they haven’t yet.
Opinion by far was my favourite short read. Loved the last paragraph.