‘If you want truth’, Nasrudin told a group of Seekers who had come to hear his teachings, ‘you will have to pay for it.’‘But why should you have to pay for something like truth?’ asked one of the company.‘Have...
2010/03/11
Nasreddin Hodja- The Wife's Name
Nasreddin Hodja and a friend were discussing their wives, when it occurred to the friend that Nasreddin had never mentioned his wife's name."What is your wife's name?" he asked."I do not know her name,"...
Nasreddin Hodja- The Squeaky Shoe
A guest of the Hodja's broke wind, but he hid its sound by rubbing his shoe across the floor at the same time."You did well by covering up that sound with your squeaky shoe," said Nasreddin. "But unfortunately...
Nasreddin Hodja- The Robe
The Hodja, bruised and limping, came upon a neighbor at the marketplace."My dear friend, what happened to you?" asked the neighbor.The Hodja answered, "Last night my wife grew angry and kicked my robe...
Nasreddin Hodja- The Recipe
The Hodja purchased a piece of meat at the market, and on his way home he met a friend.Seeing the Hodja's purchase, the friend told him an excellent recipe for stew."I'll forget it for sure," said the...
Nasreddin Hodja- The Older Wife
Nasreddin Hodja had two wives, one much older than the other."Which of us do you love the most?" asked the older wife one day."I love you both the same," answered Nasreddin, wisely.Not satisfied with...
2009/11/30
Nasreddin Hodja- The Lost Shoe
In preparation for prayers the Hodja performed his ablution in a swiftly running brook. Just as he was finishing the ceremonial washing, the stream carried away one of his shoes that had been on the bank...
Nasreddin Hodja- The Last Laugh
Nasreddin Hodja had grown old and was near death. His two grieving wives, knowing that his end was near, were dressed in mourning robes and veils."What is this?" he said, seeing their sorrowful appearance....
Nasreddin Hodja- The Hodja and His Eight Donkeys
The Hodja had eight donkeys; he mounted one of them. At the end of his ride he counted them, but he saw only seven. He forgot the one he was sitting on. After dismounting he counted eight. This so confused...
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