A lexander the Great showed a keen interest in the ancient Indian wisdom. He was always keen to meet men of exceptional wisdom, Yogis and Rishis. Shortly after Alexander arrived in India, he sent Onesikritos, a disciple of Diogenes (philosopher that had lived in a tub) to fetch Dandamis who lived in a forest near Takshila, one of the centres of learning in the ancient India. "Praise be to you O learned teacher of Brahmins. The son of the mighty God Zeus, Alexander, sovereign of the World, commands you to come with me to see him. If you comply, you will be rewarded. If not, your head will be cut off." The Yogi was neither amused nor intimidated by this rather compulsive invitation.He looked up from his couch of grass and leaves and answered: "I am also a son of Zeus, if Alexander be one. I am happy and content with what I have.I don't need any gifts.If he cuts off my head, so be it. The supreme Lord receives all when death sets them free, which is better than ...
As a learning tool, storytelling can encourage us to explore their unique expressiveness and can heighten our ability to communicate thoughts and feelings in an articulate, lucid manner. These benefits transcend the art experience to support daily life skills. In our fast-paced, media-driven world, storytelling can be a nurturing way to remind us that spoken words are powerful, that listening is important, and that clear communication between people is an art.