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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 Tortoise, the Dog, and the Farmer: Learning Not to Steal - A Nigerian Folk Tale The Tortoise, the Dog, and the Farmer: Learning Not to Steal In the animal kingdom of Nigeria, there was a terrible famine once upon a time. The animals were starving, becoming thin and unhealthy as a result of the prolonged dry season and the absence of rain. The Tortoise noticed that, despite the famine, his friend the Dog was still looking fit and well-fed among them. He decided to inquire after becoming curious about the Dog's well-being's secret. The Tortoise told the Dog, "Hey, my good friend," that they had been friends for a long time. If it's not too much trouble, let me know the mystery of your blushing cheeks and your swelling stomach regardless of the starvation. I need to know so I don't starve to death." The Canine answered, "There is no confidential to it, my old buddy. The result of all of my labor has been success." However, the Tortois

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 village, there lived four friends who knew each other since they were very young. Three of the friends were very learned and were convinced that they had learned everything there was to learn. The fourth friend was not very good at studies and had become a farmer. Despite their differences, the friends were still close to each other. One day, the three learned friends came up with a plan to use their knowledge to earn lots of money. They decided to travel together to different kingdoms and earn the favour of all the kings with their intelligence. They asked the fourth friend to join them, and he readily agreed. On the day of the journey, the friends set out early in the morning. They decided to cross a dense forest on their way to the kingdom, despite knowing the danger of wild animals. Suddenly, they came across the bones of a dead animal lying

The Elephant and the Sparrow - A Heartwarming Kids' Story The Elephant and the Sparrow: A Tale of Revenge Once upon a time, in a lush jungle, there lived a happy couple of sparrows. They had built their nest on top of a massive tree, where they could enjoy the beautiful view of the jungle. One day, the female sparrow laid her eggs in the nest, and they eagerly awaited the arrival of their newborns. However, one hot summer day, an elephant went on a rampage, crashing into all the trees in his path. Unfortunately, the tree that supported the sparrow couple's nest was in his way, and he broke its branches, causing the nest to fall and shatter all the eggs. Although the sparrows managed to fly away, they were heartbroken to see that they had lost their babies. The female sparrow began to cry and wail loudly. A kind-hearted woodpecker, who was nearby, heard her cries and went to her. "Dear sparrow," he said, "There's no point in crying. What

The Bird Pair and the Sea The Bird Pair and the Sea On the coast, a husband and wife pair of Tittibha birds resided. The female Tittibha bird was hoping to start a family and lay eggs. "My dear, please look for some good and safe place for me to lay eggs as it is almost time for me to lay the them," she pleaded with her husband when the time came to lay her eggs. The male Tittibha bird, on the other hand, exclaimed, "Dearest, where in the world could be a better place than this seashore?" Satisfy lay your eggs here." "The waves of the sea on full moon nights are so high that they can drag even an elephant into it," she said in opposition. No, please locate a different location. "The Sea would not even dare to do any harm to my children!," exclaimed the male Tittibha bird with a chuckle. Lay eggs here without stress and without unnecessary fear." "From a small bird as he, such impudence is not expected," the Sea though