Taatayya Kathalu in English

              There was a flock of deer grazing the rich grass in a forest meadow. In the flock was a naughty deer. He was so naughty that his mother took him to a wise deer who was considered a teacher.              The wise deer started to teach the deer various techniques of self-defence. However, the naughty deer was not at all attentive. Just like small kids, the deer started to miss classes. In spite of the efforts taken by the wise deer and his mother, the naughty deer was incorrigible. One day, the deer was tottering in the forest and got caught in the trap set by some poacher. He shouted for help. The mother came running there and saw the pathetic state of her boy. She ran to the wise deer for help. The wise deer came there and said, "Look at the effect of your naughty acts. At least from now pay attention to your lessons." He managed to free the naughty deer. The naughty deer had learnt his lesson. Moral: BE ATTENTIVE, LEARN, BE HAPPY! **** **** ****

                There was a lush meadow in a dense forest. A brook ran across the meadow. A crow lived on a nearby tree top. She was always dissatisfied. Although she had plenty to eat, she kept on complaining. Even if she had big fish to eat she was not content. She always wanted more.                     She looked around and lamented, "All other animals and birds are happy and joyful. They all lead successful living. I alone am unfortunate. I don't get everything I want. The forest is lush, the leaves are green and beautiful, and the brook is full of fish, but, I don't get enough." At that moment her eyes fell on two golden geese loitering here and there. She went to the geese and started, "Oh beautiful geese, how beautiful you are! Look at your colourful feathers.            They are glowing in the sunlight. But look at me. I am so ugly. You should be lucky to get whatever you want to eat. Tell me the secret meal you eat. I too shall eat that and become as be

          It is known that villages are mostly near forests. There was one such village. A farmer reared some cows. He had to let them graze in the forest meadows.                      There was always the danger of these cows being hunted by wild animals of the forest, especially the lions and tigers. The farmer would make his cows graze in a group. He would not let them scatter around. But, the cows were greedy. They wanted all the grass for themselves that they always fought among and chased away one another. A lion was following these cows. He very well observed the disparity among them and thought, "I have nice food in front of me. If I attack them, I can kill one cow at a time and eat to my stomach full." He started to execute his plan. Within days, the lion attacked a few lone cows and killed them. The cows got worried and afraid to go to the forest for grazing. They all gathered to discuss the threat they were facing. "What are we going to do? The lion is big and

      In a borough under a banyan tree lived a colony of rats. They were living happily there. They got plenty of food around them. The banyan tree was so big and strong that the rats we nicely sheltered.                Once, a cunning wolf happened to come that way. He saw the fleshy rats running here and there across the banyan tree. He thought to himself, "I would love to eat these rats. They are such easy prey." The wolf started limping as if his leg was hurt. Unknowing of the wolf's trick, the leader rat came to the rescue of the wolf. He asked the wolf, "Hello friend, what is your problem? Why are you limping?" The wolf replied in a weak voice, "I have hurt my leg so bad. I cannot hunt for food. If you can help me till I cure, I shall be very thankful to you." "Stay close, I shall send food for you every day through my friends," consoled the leader rat.             From then onwards, the leader rat sent food for the wolf through a rat.

          Titbha birds are very beautiful sea-loving. They love seafood. Usually, they live in small mounds of sand that are close to the seashore. Once, a pair of Titibha birds was in search of a safe place to dig their nest.                The female bird was ready to lay eggs. "Dear husband, I am to lay eggs soon. We have to find a safe place for the eggs to hatch," she said. The male bird replied, "What about this place? The sand here is soft and wet. The climate is good. Our babies will find it fun to live here." The female bird looked around and said, "Everything is fine dear, but, the sea is too close. If a huge wave comes, this place will be washed off." The male Titibha said to his wife, "Look at my power dear." Saying this, he trotted toward the sea.                As the sea was receding after a wave, it went away from the Titibha bird. The foolish bird mistook that to be a sign of fear. He said, "See dear, the sea is so afraid of

          A monkey lived in a mountain cave. He was kind-hearted and loved to help other animals. He used to share his food, fruits and vegetables with those who didn't have any to eat.             Once, he found a wounded monkey in the foothills. "Oh dear friend, are you wounded seriously? Tell me how you got hurt," asked the kind-hearted monkey. "I can't move my limbs. I think I have some broken ribs. I was playing on a treetop, swinging from one branch to another. I slipped and fell down," replied the wounded monkey. So, the kind-hearted monkey helped the wounded monkey to his cave. He treated the monkey for his wounds. After some days the wounded monkey healed and turned healthy. "Friend, you have healed. You are now ready to join your family," said the kind-hearted monkey. "I am still a bit weak," replied the other monkey. "OK then, I shall bring you some food to eat," said the kind-hearted monkey and left the cave.        

           Across a dense forest there lived two otters. These otters had the habit of quarrelling among themselves on their catches. Once, the otters had a big quarrel with a big fish they happened to eye at the same time. The first otter said, "I had seen the fish first. So, it is mine." The second otter retaliated, "I had my paws on it first. It is mine." The first one replied, "Don't make a fool of me.                 It is I who killed it so, it is mine." "I brought the fish to the shore. It is mine," shouted the second otter. Thus, the argument continued. A jackal was watching the show from a distance and decided to bring it to an end. He came to the otters and offered, "Tell me your problem friends. I shall try to solve it." The first otter said, "Look dear jackal, it is I who saw the fish first. This fellow wants it for himself." The second otter complained, "I only brought the fish ashore.                It b

          There was a very powerful king named Midas. He was greedier than he was powerful. He plundered all countries around his kingdom.              Once, while he was worshipping, a deity appeared and said, "Hey king, I am pleased with your prayers. Ask for any wish and I shall grant that." The greedy king humbly replied, "Thank you Deity. Grant me a boon that whatever I touch shall turn into gold." With a smile, the deity said, "So shall it be. From now on whatever you touch shall turn into gold". Midas returned to his palace filled with joy. He wanted to test his new power. He touched a pillar. The entire palace turned into gold. From then on, whatever he touched turned into gold. Although Midas was happy at first, his happiness did not last long.           In hunger, if touched his food, that too turned into gold. Water turned into gold in his touch. Fruits turned into gold. He could not touch anything or anyone - even those whom he loved so much. O

            It was the rainy season. The forest was thriving with lush green leaves and fresh flowers. All birds and animals were busy collecting food during breaks in the showering rain.           A pigeon was making some repair work in her nest. She was busy collecting available dry sticks. She was flying here and there. Suddenly, she saw a honey bee being drifted in the river below. The honey bee was trying hard to keep its wings dry. The pigeon was very much sorry for the bee. In an effort to save the honey bee, the pigeon plucked a dry leaf and threw it at the bee.         The honey bee was strong enough to lift itself and lay on the dry leaf for some time. Once she was totally dry, the honey bee flew happily saying, "Dear friend, I shall not forget this timely help." Days passed. Autumn came. Hunters poached the forest in search of animals to hunt. They killed any animal they set eyes on.           A hunter managed to see the pigeon perched high on the tree. He thought,

              Once there lived a thief named Cheeku. However, he was very clever and intelligent. One day, three rich merchants came to the town. He went to the merchants and greeted them respectfully and offered to become their servant.                   Therefore, the merchants agreed to engage him as their servant and cook. After some months the three merchants decided to return to their city. They cut open their thighs with a sharp knife and concealed the jewels inside. Cheeku saw it all. He said, Dear Masters! Take me with you to serve you. They took pity on him and agreed to take him with them. They reached a tribal village in the forest. In the village lived a savage and cruel tribe who lived by hunting and robbing people. The chief of the hunter had a magic parrot.                       As soon as the merchants arrived in the village, the parrot began to scream. "The rich merchants have come. They have hidden treasure, kill them and snatch the jewels !" The savage hun

       Ram was a poor farmer. He had nothing but a small piece of land. He grew whatever he could in that land. Ram was also very kind. He used to go to a nearby temple and give offerings to the deity.        Once, he took two bananas to the temple. When he was about to enter into the temple, a sanyasi stopped him and said, "I am so hungry. Can you give me something to eat?" Ram gave the two bananas to the sanyasi without hesitation. The sanyasi asked, "What will you offer to the deity now?" Ram answered, "If these bananas can quench your hunger, that too is a service to God." The sanyasi was very pleased with the honesty and kindness of Ram that he bestowed many boons upon him and made him a very rich man. Even then, Ram continued his charity. Moral: HONESTY PAYS GOODNESS. *** ***  *** 

      Once there was a milkman in a village. He used to sell milk to far places by carrying along can on his head. He called at each house and sold the milk.           It was a very tiresome business. Profit was not very high, but Ramu was able to lead a decent life with his family. But as he walked, he used to get lost in his thoughts and started daydreaming. One day, Ramu got extra money from the extra milk that he sold. From that money, he wants to buy some pets from the market. There he decided to buy a chick. He brought the chick home and was very happy to rear it.              The next day, as Ramu carried the load of milk, he thought to himself, "I have a chick now. Soon it will grow big and lay many eggs. These eggs will hatch into chicks. Those chicks will grow and they would also lay many eggs. Those many eggs would hatch and lay still many eggs. I will have still many chicks hatching and soon I shall become an owner of a very big poultry farm. Then, need not carry this

         Long Long ago, there lived three fishes in a pond. They were all friendly and lived happily in the pond. Each fish was different from the other's character.         The first was named Goldie, the second was named Whitie, and the third was named Brownie. Goldie was very intelligent and shrewd. Whitie was strong-minded and had a belief in destiny. Brownie was slow and lethargic. Once, Goldie heard two fishermen talking among themselves. The first one said, "This pond is full of fish. We have to come tomorrow and have a good catch." The second one replied, "Yes, my friend. Today, we have had enough fish. Definitely, we shall come tomorrow." Goldie swam fast to her friends and started in an anxious voice, "Dear friends, I heard two fishermen talking among themselves to catch fish in this side of the pond tomorrow. We have to leave this place and swim elsewhere to save our lives."            Whitie asked her, "Are you, sure friend? Will they

           Acrow has laid many eggs in a nest on top of a tree. She was assured that her nest was safe from wild animals. But, her belief was in vain. A big cobra sensed the nest.              He slithered there and ate the eggs one by one. Every time the crow laid her eggs, the cobra did the same. The crow had to think of a way to get rid of the cobra. She was not strong enough to attack the cobra. She was worried about her eggs. She had to do something to safeguard her eggs at least in future. She sat with her pair and they both came up with a plan.          The next day, the crow flew to the palace. She picked the princess' necklace and with a big cawing sound fluttered away. The guards heard the crow's sound and saw her carry the necklace. They started to follow the crow wherever she flew. The crow flew to the termite hill in the forest and threw away the necklace into the mouth hole.            The guards knew that the hole would be the living place of some cobra. With utm

        There lived a beetle in a heap of dung under a shady tree. He used to roll around the dung and ate some insects that get stuck in the dung. Once, an elephant happened to pass that way.          The elephant was hungry, So, he started to pluck out some branches from the tree. The beetle got annoyed and started to hum. The mighty elephant did not take heed of this tiny noise. But the smell of the old dung was so foul that the elephant could not bear any more. As the elephant was about to leave that place the beetle flew near and said, "Hey elephant! Aren't you afraid of my loud humming?           That is why you are leaving, aren't you? See, I've really frightened you ." Now, the elephant got really wild. He blew some air right at the beetle and the beetle flew far away out of the elephant's sight. The elephant went away as if nothing had happened. Moral: THINK BEFORE YOU ACT !!! *** *** *** 

             We all know that the deer is a charming animal. It has beautiful skin and strong horns. A deer's walk is a beautiful sight to see. This beauty attracts many poachers to deer hunting.                This is one such story. A hunter was tracking a deer for quite some days. He found that the deer came exactly to the same tree each day and ate fruits that were lying there beneath the tree. He was so attracted by the beauty of the deer that he wanted to catch the deer alive. He thought, "If I set a trap here, I can catch the deer." He started implementing his plan.             He set his trap and put abundant fruits to cover up. The deer came there exactly as calculated by the hunter. But, when it saw more fruits than usual lying beneath the tree, it got suspicious and started sniffing around. Now the deer could smell the hunter hiding behind the tree. So, instead of eating the fruits, the deer ran away from the place. It thought to itself "Oh gosh! lam lucky

           Once, a woodcutter brought home a wounded little boar. The boar had fallen into a pit dug for catching wild elephants. The woodcutter medicated the boar and after a while, the boar had gone stronger and healthy. The woodcutter took the boar back into the forest and left him in the area from where he had taken it.                   The boar was soon hungry and had to hunt for his food. Suddenly, a wild tiger pounced on the boar in an attack. The boar somehow managed to kill the tiger. After that, the boar roamed into the forest and soon found his friends. He narrated the story to his friends. His friends told, "Is this the real story? A cunning fox had fooled us by telling us that he was the one who killed the tiger.         The wild boar got really angry. He went in search of the cunning fox and killed him fiercely. When the fox had tried to escape by climbing on a fig tree, the boar had actually uprooted the entire tree. The boars in the area assembled together and had

           Lucky and Curse were two friends. Whenever they went together, the villagers mocked them. "Hello, Lucky! Why are you roaming with Curse?  His name is so negative. So should be his character." Although Lucky did not mind this, Curse felt very bad. Once, when Lucky was out of the station, his house caught on fire.          The villagers were afraid to go near and quench the fire. It was Curse who bravely fought the fire and quenched it. On his return, Lucky heard the whole story. He took his friend Curse proudly and said to the villagers, "Look at who saved my house. It is Curse, my friend. What is in the name?  It is in the character that someone is good or evil. Don't ever evaluate a person by name. Moral: NAME DOES NOT REFLECT CHARACTER !!! *** *** ***

       Two parrots of the same breed went to two different persons. One was a sadhu and the other was a criminal. The sadhu used to pray everyday morning, "Ram, Ram. Save the world." The parrot, living with the sadhu, also learnt to repeat the prayer.         The criminal used to scold and utter bad words right from morning tonight. The parrot, living there, also learnt to use bad words. One day, the parrot that lived with the sadhu wanted to meet the other one. It flew all the way to the criminal's house. The moment it set foot there, it heard loud scolding and bad words exchanged harshly from the parrot there. It could not believe its ears.        So, it convinced the parrot to join with the sadhu and exchanged places. Now, the criminal started hearing the prayers, "Ram, Ram. Save the world." The parrot that had gone to the sadhu also started to hear the same prayer. In due course of time, the criminal turned good and his parrot also turned good. Moral: GOOD

             Once, an antelope got trapped in a hunter's net. He tried as hard as he could, He could not free himself.               He started to panic and cry. A woodpecker heard the cry. She wanted to help the antelope. She flew to a nearby pond and asked the animals there, "Please come with me to help an antelope that is trapped." Only a tortoise was helpful. The woodpecker asked the tortoise to gnaw at the noose of the trap and flew to the village in search of the hunter's home.            The hunter was fast asleep. In the meantime, the tortoise gnawed away the noose and freed the antelope. The woodpecker was happy that she could help a fellow-creature. Moral: SELFLESS HELP IS SERVICE TO GOD !!! *** *** ***

              There was a wise king who ruled the ancient kingdom of Banaras. He was getting old and weak. Time had come for his son to take the throne, but the king was worried at the cruel and unworthy acts of the youngster.               The king pleaded with the Rajguru, "Hey learned Acharya, please teach my son good values and kindness. Reform him. He needs to be shaped to be able to take the throne." The Rajguru accepted and started teaching the prince good things. A few weeks later, Rajguru and the prince were strolling in the palace garden. The Rajguru picked up a tender leaf from a small plant and asked the prince to taste it. The prince had just put the leaf in his mouth, and spat it out and started growling with sourness in his mouth. "Rajguru, what is that leaf? Why is it so sour?"              The Rajguru patiently replied, "See my son, if such a tender leaf itself is of foul and tasting so sour. Imagine how sour it would turn when it becomes older

             A hare happened to live near a monastery. He saw the penitence of the hermits there and started to practice it. He used to meditate just like the hermits and follow the rites and rituals they adopted. One evening, as the hare sat to meditate, he happened to see the full orb of the growing moon.                 At once he recollected, "Tomorrow is the fifteenth day of the growing moon. It would be a full moon day. I should be on penitence and eat only after I can find some saint and offer them food." The next day, the hare was awaiting some saint to pass that way. But, to the hare's despair, no one came that way. In distress, the hare said to himself, "I shall offer myself as food if some saint comes.                 The Forest Deity was watching the entire episode. He appeared in the form of a Brahmin in front of the hare. The hare was happy that his penitence is to be fulfilled. "Hey Brahmin, I had resolved to serve myself as food for the saint who

          This is a famous story that has been told for years and years. It is about a crow that was cheated the way he cheated someone else.            An old lady was selling some delicious dough rings. The crow stealthily hopped and stole a dough ring and flew away to a far away tree. The crow thought to itself, "How stealthy am I! I can eat this dough ring without any disturbance here. At that very moment, a jackal happened to pass that way.       He sniffed and caught the smell of the dough ring. Up on the tree, he saw the crow perched and about to Aplan struck the jackal. the sweet dough ring. "Hey crow sister, you are such a beauty. Your black feathers and the cute beak are breathtaking," the jackal started flattering. The crow started to faint in the flattery. The jackal added, "Oh! I love to hear your voice." The crow opened her mouth to sing, but alas, the dough ring fell down and the jackal ate it all and left the place. Moral: CHEAT NOT, ELSE, YOU

             In a forest, valley lived a variety of strange deer. They had attractive golden skin. The skin was so shiny that it looked like real gold. Abu was a hunter who lived in a nearby village.             He had heard plenty of stories about the golden deer. He wanted to catch at least one such golden deer. Abu roamed all across the forest in search and finally found them grazing in a remote valley. He set some traps and waited. When the golden deer herd came that way, one deer fell in the trap and got caught. At once, the deer shouted, "There are traps in this area. Everybody leave." On hearing this caution all other deers ran away from that place. However, the deer's brother and sister did not leave.          They started mourning, "How can we leave you dear brother? We shall all stay together till the end of life." Abu, who was witnessing all this, felt very emotional and set the golden deer free. Abu had learnt the value of true love and affection.  M

          The trees in the forest had a deep discussion. "All birds build their nest on us and make us dirty with their excretions," complained the Fir tree. "It is true," accepted all trees in unison. "Not to say only that, even animals climb on us making scratches all over our trunk. This really stinks.            We have to drive away all," added the Sal tree. A wise banyan tree opposed, "Look friends, life is interdependent. We need them for our safety and life. We should not chase them away." No other tree listened. The trees in the forest decided to chase away all birds and animals. The next day morning all trees shook so violently that the birds and animals who were resting both on the trees and beneath the trees fled away in fear.            The trees were very happy. "We are free now," hooted them. A few woodcutters came that way. They saw the big Sal tree and said, "At last, we are free to cut this tree. Till now there we

        There was a big falcon. He was very powerful and strong. He could pick up very large animals in his claws and fly high and long He was a terror to smaller birds, as they became his prey if they crossed his path.           Once, a small quail happened to cross his path. The falcon looked at the quail and said, "Hey small one, I give you one chance to escape. Fly as far as you can. If you can evade me I shall spare your life" The poor quail flew as far as he could and landed on a solid rock.       No sooner had he set foot on the rock, he heard the harking sound of the falcon shrieking in his ears. "Here I come," shouted the falcon in pomp and dived straight at the quail. The quail waited till the last second and suddenly ducked away. The falcon, who came sweeping at the quail could not control his plight and hit hard on the rock and died immediately. The quail sighed in relief.  Moral: SIZE IS NOT MIGHT. WISD OM IS MIGHT !!! *** *** ***

       Once, a lion had died and its skin dried off. A donkey that happened to pass that way accidentally fell on the skin. The skin clung to the back of the donkey.          The donkey strode into the village. People got frightened by the strange looking lion. They could not recognize the donkey. People ran hither and thither in their fear. They were shouting, "Don't go near the animal. It is terrifying." The donkey got bolder and started to dance and hop. He frightened small children and youngsters.           Parents ran to their children and took them to safety. Seeing all this made the donkey merry. In his joy, the donkey opened its mouth and started braying loudly, "You fools! I am a donkey. See how I have cheated you." Although people did not understand the donkey's language, they immediately identified the voice of the donkey. "Hey it is just a donkey. Come let us teach him a nice lesson," came forward a villager with a big stick and thrashe

          Marshal was a owner of a vineyard. He brewed high quality wine there. Many flies used to fall in the wine. Marshal used to collect them with care, dry their wings and when they were able to fly, he would let them free.              Once, a competitor filed a fake case against Marshal. The case came to the court. The witnesses were all decorated by the competitor. So, they all gave false statements against Marshal. The judge finally asked, "Marshal, do you have anything to say?" Marshal said, "Your Honour, I have no witnesses on my side, but, I am innocent." The judge replied, "How is it possible to count on your words alone against so many witnesses?" and was about to write his judgement.            At that moment an army of flies came buzzing into the court and surrounded the judge. They made patterns in the air as a symbol of Marshal's innocence. The judge was astonished at the act. He understood that Marshal was innocent and liberated him

           Once a group of sailors set out to sea in their sailing ship. One of them brought his pet monkey along for the long journey.         When they were far out at sea, a terrible storm overturned their ship. Everyone fell into the sea and the monkey was sure that he would drown. Suddenly a dolphin appeared and picked him up. They soon reached the island and the monkey came down from the dolphin's back.        The dolphin asked the monkey, "Do you know this place?" The monkey replied, "Yes, I do. In fact, the king of the island is my best friend. Do you know that I am actually a prince?" The dolphin knew that the island was isolated. She said, "So you are a prince! Now you can be a king!" The monkey asked, "How can I be a king?" The dolphin went away, saying, "As you are the only creature on this island, you will naturally be the king!"  Moral: PRIDE BRINGS PAIN !!! *** *** ***

            Bunny was a lively rabbit. He was always in the company of some animal or the other. He was friendly with all of them.               Once, Bunny heard a pack of hunting dogs in the forest. He was afraid that they would catch him. He ran to a deer he thought was his close friend and said, "Dear brother, I hear a pack of hunting dogs in the forest nearby. Please save me. You have such sharp antlers. You can thrash them. Please help me, friend !" The coolly replied, "I am sorry, Bunny.        I am too busy to help you out. Go and find someone else for your help." Bunny ran to many of his friends - the bear, the monkey, the zebra, and even the panther. They all gave the same reply. Finally, the tired Bunny met a mouse and told his pathetic state. The mouse replied, "Why are you panicking. Just get into your borough and stay inside till the pack leaves this area. You shall be safe." Bunny went happily.  Moral: A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND IN-DEED !!

         There was a king who loved hunting as many kings would. He used to ride deep into the forests surrounding his kingdom in search of rare animals and hunted them down. Once he had the chance of hunting a baby white elephant.            The king ordered his men, "Dig a big pit and cover it up with some dried leaves and branches. The baby elephant will definitely fall into the pit. It will be our way to capture it." There was a woodcutter who was also a brave warrior. He was left in charge of the task. As he was almost finished with the task he found the baby elephant playing with its mother and drinking milk from her.          He was very emotionally moved. So, he went to the king and pleaded, "Milord, the baby elephant is so young that it still needs its mother's milk. Please spare the baby and let it live with its mother for some more years." Now, the king felt his error and said, "Let it be so," and ordered his men, "We shall pack up and

          There was a grazing pasture in between the forest and a nearby village. Just like all domestic animals, a buffalo also used to go to the pasture for its food.        A monkey that lived in the forest used to play with the buffalo, always annoying it. It jumped up on the buffalo and pulled its ears. It came from behind and pulled at the buffalo's tail. It was awfully torturing the buffalo. But the buffalo was patiently bearing these pranks.            An elephant was witnessing all these. It came to the buffalo and asked, "Hey buffalo, how are you so patiently bearing all botheration of the monkey. If it had been me, by now the monkey would have been long dead." The buffalo replied with a smile, "Dear Elephant if we powerful animals show our impatience, how can there be life in the forest. God created all animals to live in peace." The elephant was amazed at the maturity of the buffalo. The monkey that was hearing all this from a treetop felt sorry and

          It had just rained and the forest was nourishing with water everywhere. There was no shortage of food for every animal.  A snake was swimming in a pond. It had an eye on the plentiful fish in the pond. As it was about to catch a fish, the other fish saw it and pecked at it, biting and annoying it. The snake could not catch the fish. The disappointed snake swam to the shore and was about to leave the place. Just then it saw a frog croaking nearby. So it went to the frog and asked, "What is the justice in the act of the fish.        I was about to catch a big fish, but the other fish chased me off." The frog thought for a while and replied, "Of course, it is just. When the fish comes to you, you can eat it. But, when you go to the fish the fish have right to chase you off." Saying this, the frog leapt away saying to itself, "Oh God! I've been lucky today to have escaped." Moral: EVEN THE MIGHTY ERRS  !!! **** **** ****

          There was a snake charmer. He grew a monkey along with his snake. The charmer was very strict and harsh with the monkey. He used to beat the monkey even for small mistakes. Both the snake and the monkey were very sad always.      The monkey tried to escape many times. But, the snake charmer managed to catch it each time. Then, a chance came one day. The snake charmer thought of going to a nearby town to perform his charming show. He had to cross a dense forest to reach the town.            The snake charmer lost his track and got lost in the forest. He tried all paths but in vain. The monkey climbed up a tall tree. It found the real path and led the snake charmer to the town. Now, the snake charmer felt sorry for his cruelty. He started showing love and affection to his pet animals.  Moral: HELP BRINGS AFFECTION  !!! *** *** ***

A hunter made his living by hunting wild animals and selling their flesh and hide in the local market.         He was a very effective hunter. His aim never missed. Once, he found two monkeys playing. He took his bow and slung arrow. A young monkey, who was high up on a tree, saw him and ran to him and pleaded, "Dear hunter, I have heard of you. You are very good at hunting. But, please spare us. One is my mother and the other is my brother.      We are a family. Please. Don't spoil our family." The hunter was touched by the family attachment. He promised, "I shall not kill any more monkeys." When the hunter returned home, he saw all his neighbours running here and there. When they saw him, one of his neighbours came running and said, "You are a very lucky person. There was a fire in the neighbourhood. But, your home is very safe. So is your family." The hunter thought to himself, "God has spared my family because I had spared the family of the mo

            Once there lived a family of deer in a lush forest. There was a father deer and two sons in the family. As time passed, the father deer fell sick. He called his two sons and told them, "Dear sons, after me either of you two would become the leader. Learn the art of surviving. Don't lead the herd during daylight. Don't graze in thick forest. Graze in open lawns. Lead well." After the death of the father deer, the two sons divided the herd into two.          The two herds left the forest in search of a new living place, One deer did not take heed of the father deer's advice. Soon, many deers in the herd were either killed or died because of heat. The other deer was very careful to lead the herd according to the advice given by the father deer. The entire herd was safe and healthy.  Moral: WISDOM IS STRENGTH !!! **** **** ****

       There lived a peasant who had a big farm. In his farmyard, he had some sheds where he had some domestic animals.            There were two calves and a piglet in the lot. The peasant used to feed the piglet with very healthy food. He let the calves graze by themselves he did not much bother about feeding them. Once in a while, he fed them with some hay and grass. The younger calf was very sad about the partiality of the peasant. He complained about the elder calf, "Dear brother! look at our master.          He always feeds the piglet with very healthy food and leaves us to search for our food." The elder's calf consoled his younger brother, "Oh! Don't worry little brother. There is always a reason for everybody's action. People always grow piglets so that they can have a nice meal one day. True to the words of the elder brother, the marriage function of the peasant's daughter came. The peasant took the piglet, killed it, and served many dishes out

There were two gamblers, Ramu and Somu, who were addicted to playing the dice game all the time.  While Ramu was very straightforward and honest in his game, Somu had the habit of cheating and his game was full of foul play. Every time Somu thought that he was going to lose, he swallowed the dice and acted as if it was lost and said, "Sorry Ramu, the dice are missing. I think the game has come to a draw. I think I need not pay you the money." Ramu believed in the words of Somu and say, "What is wrong in this my friend? What can you do if the dice are lost? You need not pay the bet amount." One day, Ramu found out that Somu was cheating. In order to teach him a lesson, Ramu soaked the dice in mild poison and brought it to play.  As usual, when Somu found that he was going to be the loser, he swallowed the dice. To his grief, Somu fell terribly sick. Ramu visited him and said, "Soon you shall be normal my friend. I have talked with the doctor. I wanted to teach y

             A woodpecker was pecking the branch of a tree when he heard a pathetic cry, "Help me, please.  Somebody help me please!" The woodpecker flew in the direction of the cry.              Soon he found a tiger, with tears filling in his eyes. "What happened?" asked the woodpecker. "A tiny piece of bone pricked my mouth. It still remains between my teeth. It is very painful," cried the tiger. "Open your mouth and I shall remove the bone," said the woodpecker. The tiger opened his mouth and the woodpecker pulled the bone out. "Thank you," said the tiger and left happily. After a few days, the woodpecker happened to meet the tiger. "Hello, tiger! How are you?" enquired the woodpecker with affection. The tiger was very happy to meet the woodpecker. They both turned into good friends and lived happily. Moral: GOOD DEEDS ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN !!! *** *** ***