English Short Stories

Bedtime Stories

Devotee praying to Krishna with hope and resilience
Bedtime Stories
ESS Editorial

Faith in Krishna: Overcoming Life’s Struggles

Reading Time: 2 minutes“O best among men [Arjuna], the person who is not disturbed by happiness and distress and is steady in both is certainly eligible for liberation.” (BG 2.15) Life often throws challenges we don’t see coming — failures, losses, or sudden setbacks. In such times, faith can be the anchor that

confident School Girl
Bedtime Stories
ESS Editorial

The Last Bench

Reading Time: 2 minutesRavi had always been the quiet one in class. He sat on the last bench, not out of choice, but because he didn’t want to be seen. His uniform was often a size too small, his shoes worn out, and he rarely brought a lunchbox. While other students shared jokes