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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 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

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

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

The Cheetah and the Lazy Hunter - A Traditional Zulu Story The Cheetah and the Lazy Hunter - A Traditional Zulu Story Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a hunter who was always lazy and never wanted to move from his spot under the shade of a big tree. He was always hungry and wished for an easy way to get food without having to go looking for it. As he sat there, he watched a cheetah attack a springbok that had wandered away from its herd. The hunter's heart filled with envy as he saw the cheetah drag its prize to a shaded clearing where three cheetah cubs were waiting. The hunter got an idea, an awful and rotten idea. He decided to steal one of the cheetah cubs, thinking that he would never go hungry again. So he waited patiently until dark to make his move. The mother cheetah emerged cautiously from behind a bush and set off for her nightly journey to the watering hole. The hunter seized the opportunity and took all three of the cheetah's cubs, leaving not

The Lion and the Hyena - A Short Story for Kids The Lion, the Camel, the Jackal and the Crow A lion by the name of Raja once ruled a jungle with a leopard, a jackal, a crow, and other animals as his servants. One day, as they did on a regular basis, the lion noticed a camel from a distance while they were wandering the jungle. This camel had isolated from its train and was taking care of itself on the green grass of the wilderness. "Let us go and ask this extraordinary animal, where he comes from," the lion said to the animal he had never seen before. "Master, it is called a camel, and this animal lives in villages," the crow, who flies to faraway places, replied. Let us kill this animal and consume its delicious flesh. The lion, however, stated, "He is our guest because he does not belong to the jungle." I won't harm it. Please take him to me and reassure him that no harm will be done. They assured the camel that they were going to bri

The Bug and the Poor Flea The Flea and the Poor Bug: A Cautionary Tale for Kids Once upon a time, there was a small white flea named Flappy who lived in the folds of the king's exquisite silk sheets. She was a happy flea who fed on the king's blood without being noticed. Flappy had everything she needed and was content with her life. One day, a bug managed to enter the king's bedroom, and Flappy saw him. She warned him to leave before he got caught, but the bug responded by pleading for hospitality. He begged to taste the king's blood, which he believed must be very sweet because the king ate the choicest of foods. Flappy was taken aback by the bug's request but agreed to let him feed on the king's blood, as long as he waited until the king was asleep. The bug promised to wait, but as soon as the king lay down, he couldn't resist taking a bite. The king quickly noticed the bug's sharp bite and shouted for his servants to find it. The bug quickly hid in a