stories

The Lion Makers: A Tale of Arrogance and Fear The Lion Makers: A Tale of Arrogance and Fear Once upon a time, in a small and peaceful village, there lived four close friends. They had grown up together, played together, and shared many childhood memories. Since they were very young, people in the village often saw them walking, talking, and laughing together. Even though they chose different paths in life, their friendship stayed strong. Out of the four friends, three were very good at studies. They went to famous schools and learned many books, subjects, and skills. They were proud of their knowledge and often told others how intelligent they were. The villagers respected them because they spoke big words and shared many ideas. However, these three friends slowly started believing that they were the smartest people in the world. They thought they knew everything and that no one else could teach them anything. The fourth friend was very different. He was kind, sim...

Panchatantra Story: The Cat's Judgement T he Partridge and the Rabbit's Dispute Once upon a time, in a green and peaceful forest near a small village, there stood a very big peepul tree. The tree was old and strong, and its wide branches gave cool shade to many birds and animals. Under this peepul tree, there lived a   partridge , a small and gentle bird. She had built a cozy nest with dry grass, leaves, and soft feathers. This nest was her home for many years. The partridge loved her nest very much. Every morning, she would wake up early, sing sweet songs, and fly around to find food. In the evening, she always came back to her nest to rest. The nest was safe, warm, and peaceful. One summer day, the partridge flew far away in search of food because nearby grains had finished. She thought, “I will return before sunset. My nest will be waiting for me.” But while the partridge was away, something unexpected happened. A   rabbit , who was wandering in the...

The Stork's Deception: How the Clever Crab Saved the Tank The Stork's Deception: How the Clever Crab Saved the Tank Once upon a time, in a quiet and beautiful village, there was a clear and lovely water tank. The water in the tank was fresh and cool. Many fish, frogs, and crabs lived happily inside it. Green plants grew around the tank, and birds often came to visit. Near this water tank lived a tall white stork. The stork had long legs, a long neck, and a sharp beak. He was very good at catching fish. Every day, he stood near the tank, caught fish easily, and ate them. He was strong, fast, and proud of his hunting skills. The stork thought, “I am the best hunter here. No one can catch fish better than me.” Time passed, and the stork became old. His legs were weak, his eyes were not sharp, and his neck often hurt. Catching fish was no longer easy for him. Sometimes he stood near the tank for hours and caught nothing. The stork became very hungry. “Oh no,” he said sadly. “I ...