The ancient art of storytelling is a beloved tradition and an essential teaching tool on the Siddha Yoga path. The scriptures of India—the Upanishads, the Puranas, the great epic tales—often employ stories as vehicles to convey their teachings. The Gurus of the Siddha Yoga path tell these stories, and countless others, in imparting their wisdom to students. Stories can be understood on many levels and often reveal new layers of understanding as you revisit them over time.

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The stories recounted on this page of the Siddha Yoga path website are told to benefit both adults and children. When presenting these stories to children, you can enhance their experience and help them reflect on the teachings being imparted—and you can do this for yourself as well. Here are some ways to engage with a story, whether you read it alone, with friends, or with your family:

• Read the story aloud, giving each character a distinct voice and personality.

• Act out the story—an approach especially effective for children and families. You can assign roles and even create simple costumes.

• Make a drawing or a painting of any image that comes up in the story that particularly stands out for you. Explore the meaning of these images.

• Discuss the essence of the story with family or friends. Ask yourself what key insights the story reveals and how these insights relate to your everyday life.

• Reflect on how this particular story might connect to Gurumayi’s Message or to any other Siddha Yoga teaching you are currently studying.

With this kind of active engagement, seekers of all ages can explore the depth of these stories, ponder the knowledge they convey, and bring the teachings into daily life.

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