The great sage Uddalaka Aruni had a son named Svetaketu. One day, the son returned home from school. His father realized that the knowledge from school was insufficient for teaching the most important lesson because the teachers lacked the inspiration and experience to lead the students to the realization of the ultimate truth. In order … Read more
Once upon a time, there was a sculptor. He was renowned for his exceptional skill in his craft. One day, a wealthy man needed a gift and sent for the sculptor. Upon his arrival, the sculptor saw that his employer lived in a palace, wore silk and satin, indulged in delicacies, and was surrounded by … Read more
Once upon a time, there was a story about Pachacutec having to choose between two young men, potential rulers of a province in the Inca empire. Both were noblemen, wise and good, and he couldn’t decide between the two. However, he came up with a clever trick and said: “Let’s use magic. Here in my … Read more
in 1982. godine. In 1982, the novel “Tvrđava” by Selimović was set in the Muslim environment of Sarajevo after the Battle of Hoćim in 1621. The main character is Ahmet Šabo, a war veteran who returns to his hometown to find that his family has all died from a “grave illness”. He struggles to find … Read more
You appear perfect on the heavenly horizon, living disc, source of life! As soon as you rise on the eastern horizon, you fill every beauty with your beauty; in full power, grand, sparkling, high above the lands. Great hymn to Aten When people see you, they regain their sight. The trees turn towards your face, … Read more
Al-Malik al-Nasir Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, or simply Saladin, was born in 1138 in present-day Tikrit, Iraq. As one of the sons of General Najm ad-Din Ayyub, of Kurdish origin, he spent his childhood in Damascus, at the court of Nur ad-Din, the ruler of Syria, after whose death he became the sultan of … Read more
Dragons are common motifs in myths, legends, and folklore of many ancient cultures. They are usually depicted as serpent-like or reptilian creatures, with elongated bodies covered in scales, large wings and eyes, and the ability to breathe fire. They represent certain qualities and strengths that humans need to express, certain trials or limitations that need … Read more
dugi. Na primjer, mač Excalibur pripadao je kralju Arthuru, dok je mač Durandal pripadao vitezovi Rolandu. Ovi mačevi su imali posebnu snagu i čaroliju koja je pomogla njihovim vlasnicima u njihovim zastrašujućim bitkama. , “his life” and his power. The most famous ones are: Excalibur – the sword of King Arthur, Balmung – the famous … Read more
As we walk the paths of Tolkien’s heroes, a deep longing for adventure like Bilbo’s or Frodo’s surely awakens in many of us. Or the need to return and restore our destroyed home like Thorin’s. We could also imagine ourselves as one of their companions, ready to follow them on their journey, or find ourselves … Read more
Mindfulness is the conscious and compassionate observation of the moment, without judgment or evaluation. Through regular practice of mindfulness, we can become aware of our own thoughts, emotions, and reactions, and learn how to accept and transform them in a positive way. Therefore, dignity is the ability to maintain internal discipline and use our awareness … Read more
