One day, Krishna wanted to test the wisdom of his friends. He first called upon King Duryodana, a ruler known for his cruelty and stinginess. In his kingdom, the subjects lived in fear. Krishna said to Duryodana: “Travel the world and find me a truly good person.” “Yes, my lord,” Duryodana replied, and set off … Read more
One old Chinese sage was walking across the snowy field when he noticed a woman crying. – Why are you crying? – he asked. – Because I remember the past, my youth, the beauty I saw in the mirror, the people I loved. God was cruel to me because He gave me memory. He knew … Read more
Damon and Pythias, initiates in the sacred Pythagorean wisdom, formed such a faithful friendship that when Dionysius, the ruler of Syracuse, decided to execute one of them, and he asked for permission to return home and settle his affairs before his death, the other did not hesitate to offer himself as a pledge for his … Read more
“Come now, said Socrates, tell us again, Antisthenes, how you pride yourself on wealth despite such a humble estate.” “For I believe, people, that wealth and poverty are not in the house, but in the soul! I see many who, despite having great wealth, consider themselves so poor that they accept any effort and danger … Read more
Soul is a kind of harmony, a fusion of opposites, and man is a part of universal harmony. Filolaj, Aristoksen Harmony, the balance of diversity, is perhaps easiest to recognize in art and nature. Every harmonious artistic form speaks to our hearts because Harmony is always where Love is… W. A. Mozart said: “I gather … Read more
In February, many countries celebrate carnival. It is a traditional and popular celebration that has the symbolic goal of releasing the tension accumulated in the darkness of winter and preparing for a joyful welcome of spring, life, and light. In ancient times, such celebrations were dedicated to the god Dionysus or Bacchus (Bacchanalia) and Saturn … Read more
Kindness is perhaps one of the ethical values that we most appreciate in others and that we would most like to be surrounded by. Who wouldn’t love to be surrounded by people who are kind, friendly, caring, happy, considerate, respectful, and generous? Like all human virtues, kindness is expressed through actions. We can all recognize … Read more
“Seneca’s words ‘Man is sacred to man’ were confirmed by Šavarš Karapetjan, the former Soviet world record holder in finswimming. Today, we read and listen to stories of the courageous and generous acts he performed with the same admiration we had as children listening to tales of heroes and their adventures. He dedicated himself to … Read more
It is not uncommon to hear that various institutions are organizing campaigns, forums, and other events aimed at sensitizing people to unity and peace. All these efforts not only deserve praise but are also necessary in a world that is globalized by economy, but not by universal values. It is encouraging to see an increasing … Read more
It is pointless to repeatedly mention situations that affect everyone in the world because the media has already taken on the task of broadcasting them, but also because by repeating them, we only amplify the problem without finding a solution. What generally affects us the most is the approach to the situation, at least the … Read more
