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The Wise Man Who Never Lied - A Kids' Story by Manmohan The Wise Man Who Never Lied Once upon a time, there lived a wise man named Manmohan. He was known throughout the land for his impeccable honesty. Even people who lived far away knew about him and his reputation for truthfulness. One day, the king heard about Manmohan and ordered his subjects to bring him to the palace. When Manmohan arrived at the palace, the king asked him, "Manmohan, is it true that you have never lied?" Manmohan replied, "It's true." The king continued, "And you will never lie in your life?" Manmohan confidently replied, "I'm sure about that." The king then warned him to be careful, as lies could easily slip off one's tongue. Several days later, the king called for Manmohan once again. This time, there was a large crowd gathered, as the king was about to go hunting. The king held onto his horse's mane, with his left foot already on the stirrup. He t

The Tortoise and the Hare - A Tale of Speed and Humility The Humble R abbit : A Tale of Speed and Humility Once upon a time, there was a rabbit and a tortoise who lived in a beautiful forest. The rabbit was known for his incredible speed, while the tortoise was famous for his steadiness and patience. The rabbit was very proud of his abilities and often boasted about how fast he was. He would often tease the tortoise for being so slow. One day, the rabbit challenged the tortoise to a race. He was convinced that he would win easily and wanted to prove to everyone that he was the fastest animal in the forest. The tortoise, who was tired of the rabbit bragging, accepted the challenge. The race was set to take place the next day, and all the animals in the forest were excited to see who would win. The rabbit, who was feeling very confident, arrived at the starting line early. He stretched his legs, yawned, and waited for the tortoise to arrive. When the tortoise finally arrived, th

The Thirsty Crow: A Story of Creativity and Problem-Solving A Thirsty Crow: A Story of Creativity and Problem-Solving Once upon a time in a lush green forest, there lived a clever and friendly crow named Charlie. Charlie was known for his intelligence and quick thinking. One hot summer day, when the sun was shining brightly in the sky, Charlie felt extremely thirsty. He searched for water everywhere, but unfortunately, all the water sources had dried up due to the scorching heat. Charlie was determined to find water as he was getting weaker with each passing moment. He flew around the forest, desperately looking for a pond or a stream. After a while, he spotted a pitcher with a narrow neck and a wide base, lying under a tree. Charlie fluttered down to the pitcher, and to his delight, he saw some water at the bottom. However, the water level was too low, and Charlie's beak could not reach it. Charlie tried to push the pitcher to tilt and pour the water out, but it was heavy an

Ananse and the Pot of Wisdom - A Kids Story Ananse and the Pot of Wisdom Once upon a time, in a world where knowledge was scarce, there lived a spider named Ananse. He was a curious little creature, always eager to learn something new. One day, the God of heaven, Nyame, decided to reward Ananse for his inquisitive nature. He gifted him a clay pot filled with all the wisdom in the world. Ananse was overjoyed with his new possession. Every time he peered into the pot, he discovered something new and fascinating. But as time went by, he became greedy. He didn't want to share his newfound wisdom with anyone else. He decided to keep the pot hidden away from the rest of the world. He tied a rope around his waist and another around the pot of wisdom, which he then hung down in front of him. He began to climb a tall tree so that he could keep the pot out of reach from anyone else. However, as he was climbing, he found it difficult to carry the pot with him. So, he tied it to his back, a

True Friends (Deer, Pigeon, and Mouse) Once upon a time, in a forest, a deer, a pigeon, and a mouse were good friends. They used to drink water from the pond in the jungle, eat fruits and roam around the pond. One day, a hunter came to the forest to hunt. He laid a trap to catch the deer. After a lot of effort and hard work, the hunter successfully hid the trap. The deer got trapped easily. The pigeon said to the deer, "Don't panic my friend. I will see where the hunter is and how far away he is. I will stop him while our friend, the mouse, will cut the net, and you will quickly escape." The pigeon started looking for the hunter. The hunter was far away, but the pigeon took a risk and started attacking the hunter. The hunter didn't understand what was happening and started running away. But the pigeon couldn't stop him for long, and the hunter was able to catch the deer. The hunter quickly went to the trap, but the mouse had already started cutting the net. The de

The Greedy Bird - A Moral Kids Story The Greedy Bird Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, there was a flock of birds that resided on the trees near a serene lake. The birds had a wise queen who ruled them with an iron fist. Every morning, the queen would divide the birds into groups and send them in different directions to find food for the flock. Each bird worked equally hard all day long to ensure the survival of the flock. Whenever a bird found food, she would promptly bring it back to the nest where the queen bird lived. If the food was too much for one bird to carry alone, she would inform the whole group, and they would carry it back to the nest together. Every evening, the queen bird would divide the food equally among all the birds, ensuring that no bird went hungry. One day, a young bird discovered a village where she saw many bullock carts carrying sacks of food grains from the fields to the nearby market. As the carts moved, she noticed that a lo

The Donkey and the Jackal's Nighttime Adventures Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a washerman and his donkey. The donkey carried heavy bags for the washerman during the day, and at night he was set free in the field to eat fresh grass. However, the donkey had a bad habit of sneaking into nearby farms and eating the vegetables there. One day, while wandering around, the donkey met a jackal. They quickly became friends, and the donkey invited the jackal to join him on his nightly adventures. They started meeting every night, and the donkey would return home by daybreak. This went on for many days until one night, the jackal said to the donkey, “Uncle, I have discovered a new field with ripe and juicy cucumbers. Let’s go there tonight, and we can feast on them together. I am sure I will find some small animals for myself in that field.” The donkey was excited about the idea of feasting on fresh cucumbers and readily agreed to go. They both went to the field and had a

Work is Worship: The Story of Narada and the Farmer Work as Worship: Narada's Lesson in Devotion Narada was a devoted sage who spent his days chanting Lord Vishnu’s name. He would travel around the world, lost in his devotion, and often wondered if he was the greatest devotee of all. One day, Narada met Lord Vishnu and asked Him if he was indeed the greatest devotee. Lord Vishnu smiled at Narada and said, “No.” Narada was confused and asked, “Is there someone who is a greater devotee than me?” Lord Vishnu replied, “Let’s find out,” and took Narada to a cottage where they found a farmer sleeping. The next day, they followed the farmer as he went about his day, ploughing his fields under the hot sun. Narada was surprised that the farmer had only taken Lord Vishnu’s name three times that day – once in the morning, before lunch, and before going to bed – while he himself chanted Lord Vishnu’s name continuously. When Narada expressed his confusion to Lord Vishnu, the Lord smile

The Baby Mouse and The Baby Snake - A Kids Story The Baby Mouse And The Baby Snake Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, there lived a baby mouse and a baby snake. The mouse's mother had given birth to him in a cozy little hole in the ground, while the serpent's mother had laid her eggs in a hole in a tree. As the baby mouse grew up, his mother was always concerned about his safety. She would tell him, "Do not go near the brook. You might drown, and I do not want to lose you." The baby mouse, being a good and obedient child, followed his mother's advice and never ventured near the brook. One day, as the baby mouse was playing near his home, he saw the baby snake slithering towards him. The snake had been exploring the forest when he stumbled upon the mouse. The two of them started talking, and before they knew it, they became friends. The baby mouse was fascinated by the snake's shiny skin and the way he moved, while the baby snake was amused by the mou