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THE BRAVE GOAT - MORAL STORY

            In the outskirts of a village, there was a herd of goats. The mother goat had given birth to five new kids. A wolf that used to hunt in that part of the village had set his eyes on the kids. The mother goat was very careful in rearing her kids. She always advised her kids, "Be careful of the evil around you dear children. 




             There are many wild animals ready to kill you. Never graze alone in the woods. Stay close to mummy. When you get older, you can graze by yourself. " One fine morning, when the mother goat had gone out in search of food, the fox took its chance. He came to the kids and said in a very sweet voice, "Hello kids, I am your uncle. Come out with me.

             Let me show you some sweet herbs to eat." One kid replied, "How can you say you are our relative? You don't resemble us." The wolf smiled and said, "Look my child, I had left the herd a long time ago. My appearance has changed as a result of my forest life." However, the kids were suspicious. They were hesitant to come out of their house. "Please go away. Mummy is not at home. Come back when mummy is at home. We cannot entertain strangers when our parents aren't nearby," strongly said the kids. In the meantime, the mother goat returned and fought away the wolf. She was so happy that the kids had listened to her.


Moral: ELDER'S WORD ARE TO BE HEEDED !!!


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