stories

The Three Fish: A Panchatantra Story | Adaptation and Survival The Three Fish and the Danger of Not Adapting to Change Once upon a time, there was a   beautiful lake . The water was clear and blue, and tall green trees grew all around it. Birds sang sweet songs every morning, and soft wind touched the water gently. Many small plants grew under the water, and the lake was full of life. In this lovely lake lived   three big fish . They were best friends, but they were very different from each other. The   first fish   was very   wise . He always thought carefully before doing anything. He believed in planning ahead and making smart choices. Other fish respected him and often came to him for advice. The   second fish   was very   clever and resourceful . He was good at solving problems quickly. He believed that if trouble came, he could use his mind to escape. He was brave and confident. The   third fish   believed stro...

The King's Faith in Lord Vishnu Long ago, in a beautiful kingdom called   Vishalanagar , there lived a kind and wise King. He ruled his people with love and fairness. The King had a daughter named   Princess Srimati . She was gentle, smart, and loved by everyone in the kingdom. One morning, the King was sitting in his   royal court , listening to his ministers and solving the problems of his people. Suddenly, a royal messenger arrived from a nearby kingdom. The messenger bowed and spoke loudly. “My King has sent me with a message,” he said. “You must pay a large tribute of gold and jewels. If you refuse, there will be war.” The King of Vishalanagar became worried. The neighboring king was very powerful and had a large army. Vishalanagar’s army was brave, but smaller in number. Fighting such a strong enemy would be very dangerous. The court became silent. Everyone could see the fear on the King’s face. Just then, a soldier rushed into the court. He bowed quickly a...

The Faithful Mongoose Once upon a time, in a small and peaceful village, there lived a hardworking farmer. He lived with his kind wife and their little baby boy. The farmer and his wife loved their son more than anything in the world. They took great care of him and always prayed for his safety and happiness. Every day, the farmer went to the fields early in the morning to grow crops. His wife stayed at home and looked after the house and the baby. Their life was simple, but they were very happy together. One evening, while the farmer was returning home from the fields, he saw a small animal lying near the road. It was a mongoose. The poor creature looked weak and injured. It was not moving much and seemed very hungry. The farmer felt sad for the little mongoose. He gently picked it up and said, “Poor little one, you look hurt. Don’t worry, I will help you.” He took the mongoose home. When his wife saw it, she became worried. “Why did you bring this animal home?” she asked. “Mongooses ...