The Speaking Tree

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Times of India I 18th May 2012 | Page 18

After a foreign tour, i landed at the Delhi airport where i used a wheelchair. At the exit my companion offered some money to the boy who was manoeuvring my wheelchair. The boy refused, saying, "Don't give me money but give me your ashirwaad , blessings. I am appearing for an exami-nation; please pray that i pass it." I put my hand on his head and prayed for him.

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Times of India I 13th March 2012 | Page 18

English poet Walter de la Mare once observed a lady at the dining table. There were some food items on the table like porridge, muffins and apples. He had a strange thought: outside of her these are food items, but once she eats them, they become part of her - that is, Miss T. Inspired by the thought he added these lines to a poem he was composing: 'It's a very odd thing,/ As odd as can be,/ That whatever Miss T eats/ Turns into Miss T.'

Exam Stress |  The Speaking Tree | TOI | 17th Feb. 2012 | Page 2

 Maulana Wahiduddin Khan answers questions posed by students on the eve of their exams

The pressure of studies together with the repeated questioning of my parents is stressful and I end up getting very depressed thinking of the consequences if I do not meet my parents’ expectations.

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I Times of India I 29th February 2012 | Page 20

I once went on a condolence visit to two young people, a sister and a brother, whose father had died, leaving them alone in their flat in New Delhi. Naturally, both of these young people were very sad. One of the visitors, who was a family friend, spoke some words of solace. He said: "Don't worry, i am just a call away."