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Indian Folk Tales with Morals | King Yayati and Saint

Once upon a time there lived a King called King Yayati. Apart from inheriting a prosperous kingdom, beautiful crown and respect of his people. He also inherited a special gemstone – a royal blue sapphire. Stories of good luck being associated with this blue shiny stone were passed on from King’s previous generations. Thus, it was believed that gemstone protects his family and kingdom from the evil. 
It was believed to be a harbinger of prosperity. Blue sapphire stone was named Shanipriya by one of his ancestors. Just, brave and righteous King Yayati was determined to protect Shanipriya at any cost. Having Shanipriya also gave him an immense sense of security and peace of mind. For this peace of mind and solace, he was ready to fight any evil. He felt it was a blessing of his ancestors and valued Shanipriya more than his life. Shanipriya gemstone was nothing less than family’s pride was one of his major responsibilities. Ministers too knew several thieves and even enemy kingdoms have laid their eyes on King Yayati’s special belonging.

King Yayati was lucky to have loyal officials. But his favorite was Minister Suryasen. Minister Suryasen was a kind and noble man and King Yayati trusted him unconditionally. Minister Suryasen too wanted to relieve his master from the burden of protecting gemstone Shanipriya. He too couldn’t sleep for nights devising a plan to protect Shanipriya forever and make his master happy.
One day Minister Suryasen recommended him, ‘Your Highness, a saint is staying near the river on the outskirts of our kingdom. Many families in nearby villages seem to have been benefited from visiting him.’
This aroused King’s interest. King Yayati nurtured a great respect for godmen and saints. He was very religious and knew the importance of having a mentor in life. His kingdom was famous for treating godmen and saints extremely well, who traveled from a far land.

‘Why don’t you visit him and ask him for a solution to protect gemstone?’ continued Minister Suryasen.

King agreed to go to the jungle. Minister Suryasen too accompanied him.
Saint heard Yayati’s plight and closed his eyes for long. All of a sudden, he opened his eyes and asked Yayati to come tomorrow morning along with the Shanipriya gemstone. Yayati agreed.

Next morning Yayati gave saint the stone. Saint inspected it closely.‘Your gemstone is cracked. Don’t keep it near you, part away from it as soon as possible,’ said Saint.
Disheartened Yayati said, ‘Give it to me I will throw it in the river.’ He threw the gemstone into the river and left with his Minister.As soon as the king left saint ran to the river and jumped into the river. He started looking for gemstone but he couldn’t find it.
Disappointed he came out of the river and saw Yayati and Minister standing in front of him. Yayati told him that gemstone was fake, he only wanted to test him. 
He ordered Minister Suryasen to take saint along with them to punish him.
Moral of the Story: For a successful stint always join forces with people who are honest and loyal.
Happy Reading!


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Amber kingdom noted a special mention in history owing to its picturesque surroundings. Pioneering organized tourism, this kingdom celebrated and popularized its scenic beauty. Organized tourism helped them in minting money. Amber kingdom was one of the prosperous destinations during that time. People from nearby as well as faraway land desired to visit this magical land. 
‘You will marry my friend’s daughter, Princess Toral,’ ordered his father.‘Sure, Your Highness,’ said Prince Rajratna.‘My brother-in-law’s cousin, Princess Subhalaxmi is best for my son,’ said his mother.‘Sure mother,’ said Prince Rajratna.‘What! You want to marry both of them?’ asked his father.‘I am not sure whether I will marry them or not,’ said Prince Rajratna.‘Please tell me what you have got in your mind!’ asked his father.Prince Rajratna requested his parents to be easy-going.
‘Give me some space to decide my life partner,’ said Prince Rajratna.His parents were very angry but they had no choice and they surrendered to their only son’s demand.

Prince Rajratna made an announcement in the whole country that next month on the full moon night fairies will come to visit Amber kingdom and only princesses will be able to see them. He knew Amber kingdom enjoyed a reputation for being a magical land and anyone will believe this sweet claim easily. Confident that only the clever one will think through.

Now, Prince Rajratna was only a few steps away from meeting his soulmate.

When the big night arrived, princesses of various kingdom showed up. Prince Rajratna made the list of princesses who came to see fairies. Disappointed princesses returned to their respective countries. Only three princesses didn’t show up - Yuvrani, Damyanti, and Taravati. Prince Rajratna immediately left to meet them. Princess Yuvrani was very disappointed in not able to make it. Her father said her not to go as he felt it was waste of time. But she always wanted to attend. While Princess Damyanti was suffering from a fever that night, so she couldn’t come but she too wanted to attend.

Prince Rajratna’s disappointment was at its brim. However, he decided not to lose hope and went to meet Princess Taravati. ‘Why didn’t you come to see fairies?’ asked Prince Rajratna.‘Do you really think fairies will come on earth and exclusively become visible to princesses,’ said Taravati.He couldn’t answer, lost for words. The silence made Prince Rajratna’s hoax evident and they both laughed. Prince Rajratna was happy to find the clever one. He proposed to her and she said yes. Both kingdoms were equally happy with the alliance. Elders of their families blessed them. They lived happily ever after.
Short Story Moral- True love will find you in the end.

Happy Reading!

About the writer: Nisha is the author of two highly appreciated novels- First You Plz & The Blue Jinx.

Indian Folk Tale | The Clever Wife

Amber kingdom noted a special mention in history owing to its picturesque surroundings. Pioneering organized tourism, this kingdom celebrated and popularized its scenic beauty. Organized tourism helped them in minting money. Amber kingdom was one of the prosperous destinations during that time. People from nearby as well as faraway land desired to visit this magical land. 
But, presently Amber kingdom was gaining popularity for one more reason and that was the news of Prince Rajratna accomplishing his marriageable age. Kings were more than happy to marry off their daughters to Prince Rajratna. Prince Rajratna was very handsome and brave. Stories of his bravery and wit were very popular. Marriage proposals for Prince Rajratna started coming from different parts of the world. The world that was completely unaware of Prince Rajratna’s secret desire. The desire to get married to a very clever princess.
‘You will marry my friend’s daughter, Princess Toral,’ ordered his father.‘Sure, Your Highness,’ said Prince Rajratna.‘My brother-in-law’s cousin, Princess Subhalaxmi is best for my son,’ said his mother.‘Sure mother,’ said Prince Rajratna.‘What! You want to marry both of them?’ asked his father.‘I am not sure whether I will marry them or not,’ said Prince Rajratna.‘Please tell me what you have got in your mind!’ asked his father.Prince Rajratna requested his parents to be easy-going.
‘Give me some space to decide my life partner,’ said Prince Rajratna.His parents were very angry but they had no choice and they surrendered to their only son’s demand.

Prince Rajratna made an announcement in the whole country that next month on the full moon night fairies will come to visit Amber kingdom and only princesses will be able to see them. He knew Amber kingdom enjoyed a reputation for being a magical land and anyone will believe this sweet claim easily. Confident that only the clever one will think through.

Now, Prince Rajratna was only a few steps away from meeting his soulmate.

When the big night arrived, princesses of various kingdom showed up. Prince Rajratna made the list of princesses who came to see fairies. Disappointed princesses returned to their respective countries. Only three princesses didn’t show up - Yuvrani, Damyanti, and Taravati. Prince Rajratna immediately left to meet them. Princess Yuvrani was very disappointed in not able to make it. Her father said her not to go as he felt it was waste of time. But she always wanted to attend. While Princess Damyanti was suffering from a fever that night, so she couldn’t come but she too wanted to attend.

Prince Rajratna’s disappointment was at its brim. However, he decided not to lose hope and went to meet Princess Taravati. ‘Why didn’t you come to see fairies?’ asked Prince Rajratna.‘Do you really think fairies will come on earth and exclusively become visible to princesses,’ said Taravati.He couldn’t answer, lost for words. The silence made Prince Rajratna’s hoax evident and they both laughed. Prince Rajratna was happy to find the clever one. He proposed to her and she said yes. Both kingdoms were equally happy with the alliance. Elders of their families blessed them. They lived happily ever after.
Short Story Moral- True love will find you in the end.

Happy Reading!

Indian Folk Tales | The Clever Wife

Amber kingdom noted a special mention in history owing to its picturesque surroundings. Pioneering organized tourism, this kingdom celebrated and popularized its scenic beauty. Organized tourism helped them in minting money. Amber kingdom was one of the prosperous destinations during that time. People from nearby as well as faraway land desired to visit this magical land. 
But, presently Amber kingdom was gaining popularity for one more reason and that was the news of Prince Rajratna accomplishing his marriageable age. Kings were more than happy to marry off their daughters to Prince Rajratna. Prince Rajratna was very handsome and brave. Stories of his bravery and wit were very popular. Marriage proposals for Prince Rajratna started coming from different parts of the world. The world that was completely unaware of Prince Rajratna’s secret desire. The desire to get married to a very clever princess.
‘You will marry my friend’s daughter, Princess Toral,’ ordered his father.‘Sure, Your Highness,’ said Prince Rajratna.‘My brother-in-law’s cousin, Princess Subhalaxmi is best for my son,’ said his mother.‘Sure mother,’ said Prince Rajratna.‘What! You want to marry both of them?’ asked his father.‘I am not sure whether I will marry them or not,’ said Prince Rajratna.‘Please tell me what you have got in your mind!’ asked his father.Prince Rajratna requested his parents to be easy-going.
‘Give me some space to decide my life partner,’ said Prince Rajratna.His parents were very angry but they had no choice and they surrendered to their only son’s demand.

Prince Rajratna made an announcement in the whole country that next month on the full moon night fairies will come to visit Amber kingdom and only princesses will be able to see them. He knew that Amber kingdom enjoys a reputation for being a magical land and anyone will believe this sweet claim easily. Confident that only the clever one will think through.

Now, Prince Rajratna was only a few steps away from meeting his soulmate.

When the big night arrived, princesses of various kingdom showed up. Prince Rajratna made the list of princesses who came to see fairies. Disappointed princesses returned to their respective countries. Only three princesses didn’t show up - Yuvrani, Damyanti, and Taravati. Prince Rajratna immediately left to meet them. Princess Yuvrani was very disappointed in not able to make it. Her father said her not to go as he felt it was waste of time. But she always wanted to attend. While Princess Damyanti was suffering from a fever that night, so she couldn’t come but she too wanted to attend.

Prince Rajratna’s disappointment was at its brim. However, he decided not to lose hope and went to meet Princess Taravati. ‘Why didn’t you come to see fairies?’ asked Prince Rajratna.‘Do you really think fairies will come on earth and exclusively become visible to princesses,’ said Taravati.He couldn’t answer, lost for words. The silence made Prince Rajratna’s hoax evident and they both laughed. Prince Rajratna was happy to find the clever one. He proposed to her and she said yes. Both kingdoms were equally happy with the alliance. Elders of their families blessed them. They lived happily ever after.
Moral- True love will find you in the end.

Happy Reading!

© Nisha B Thakur

Moral Story for Kids | Namaste

Namaste everyone!

Namaste- India’s quintessential way to greet people. This customary way of greeting people exudes humility. One of the oldest and the wisest. The epitome of how one can embrace humbleness in life so effortlessly and naturally. The humility that can be practiced daily and can be virtually used for every person you meet in a day. The act is performed by joining hands together at the heart chakra and slightly bowing the head. As you join your hands together you can feel your egoreleasing. When you bow the head, you surrender yourself to the kindness universe encompasses. Passed on from one generation to another in India. This modest act is widely practiced and is taught in every Indian family, as a way of staying rooted and close to our culture.

Nilima was visiting her grandparents for the first time. Her six-year-old mind was filled with apprehensions and excitement of a visit to an unknown land, Uttarakhand in India. Her parents had already given her exhaustive checklist of dos and don’ts. Little she cared about it. All she wanted to see was – farms and mango trees. She wanted to relish creamy sugarcane juice, which her father always bragged about. She had never seen or spoken to her grandparents before. Staying in the US she too didn’t find anything unusual about not knowing her grandparents. When she landed at Pantnagar Airport, she couldn’t hold the excitement of picturesque beauty she was witnessing. Her gaze didn’t leave the window for a second post she hopped in the car. Throughout the car journey, she just looked outside. A complete contrast of lifestyle. Her curious mind filled with questions was about to meet someone who would answer each one unconditionally- her grandfather. Unlike her parents who were busy fretting about the visit, disregarding very bit she felt. She reached home and her grandfather hugged her.
‘Mother, shall I do the Indian hello now,’ asked Nilima.
This surprised grandparents who were busy adoring their granddaughter.
‘Indian hello?’ asked her mother.
‘Mother, how can you forget, you only taught me,’ Nilima replied. Looking at her mother’s confused expression she began performing the action.
She joined her hands at the heart chakra and slightly bowed her head.
‘Darling, it is called Namaste,’ said her grandfather.
Grandparents and her parents laughed admiring Nilima’s innocence.
Moral of the Story: Parents can teach children extra by being pertinentand fun.
Happy Reading!

Moral Stories for Kids | Namaste

Namaste everyone!

Namaste- India’s quintessential way to greet people. This customary way of greeting people exudes humility. One of the oldest and the wisest. The epitome of how one can embrace humbleness in life so effortlessly and naturally. The humility that can be practiced daily and can be virtually used for every person you meet in a day. The act is performed by joining hands together at the heart chakra and slightly bowing the head. As you join your hands together you can feel your egoreleasing. When you bow the head, you surrender yourself to the kindness universe encompasses. Passed on from one generation to another in India. This modest act is widely practiced and is taught in every Indian family, as a way of staying rooted and close to our culture.
Nilima was visiting her grandparents for the first time. Her six-year-old mind was filled with apprehensions and excitement of a visit to an unknown land, Uttarakhand in India. Her parents had already given her exhaustive checklist of dos and don’ts. Little she cared about it. All she wanted to see was – farms and mango trees. She wanted to relish creamy sugarcane juice, which her father always bragged about. She had never seen or spoken to her grandparents before. Staying in the US she too didn’t find anything unusual about not knowing her grandparents. When she landed at Pantnagar Airport, she couldn’t hold the excitement of picturesque beauty she was witnessing. Her gaze didn’t leave the window for a second post she hopped in the car. Throughout the car journey, she just looked outside. A complete contrast of lifestyle. Her curious mind filled with questions was about to meet someone who would answer each one unconditionally- her grandfather. Unlike her parents who were busy fretting about the visit, disregarding very bit she felt. She reached home and her grandfather hugged her.
‘Mother, shall I do the Indian hello now,’ asked Nilima.
This surprised grandparents who were busy adoring their granddaughter.
‘Indian hello?’ asked her mother.
‘Mother, how can you forget, you only taught me,’ Nilima replied. Looking at her mother’s confused expression she began performing the action.
She joined her hands at the heart chakra and slightly bowed her head.
‘Darling, it is called Namaste,’ said her grandfather.
Grandparents and her parents laughed admiring Nilima’s innocence.
Moral- Parents can teach children extra by being pertinent and fun.
Happy Reading!
© Nisha B Thakur

Story with Moral Lesson | Sati or Sunny

A happy couple living in Mumbai was blessed 
with twin daughters.  Once they got their lovely daughters home, they decided to name them. The wife was spiritual and offered to name their daughters inspired by the name of Hindu Goddess. The husband silently agreed. They named one Sita and the other one Sati. After a few years when girls grew 18 years old, Sati decided to change her name. She was not comfortable with her name. She believed her name should match her personality and her beautiful body. Though both twins looked very identical, still they were very different in their appearance. Sita was the girl next door and was always clad in Indian attire. She was very slim. At the same time, Sati had a curvy figure. She was brazened and was always clad in western attire. Her friends suggested her name change that would suit her well. She decided to change her name to Sunny. Sati’s father was also against her name change. He tried to enlighten her.
‘What’s in name and clothes; they don’t determine your character, do they?’ asked her father.
“No, they don’t,’ replied Sati.
‘Your mother feels you should be like Sita, who wears only Indian attire. While your friends feel you should change your name. Even you feel that. But I feel you should not because your name change won’t add any value to your existence. But in a way you have been rated by your friends, mother and yourself. And you should not let them rate you. My two daughters are my pride and I trust my upbringing completely. It is sad that live in a society where a woman’s character is rated accordingly to her clothes and name,’ he said.
Sati realized her father was correct and she didn’t change her name to Sunny.
Short Story Moral: Name and clothes don’t determine your character.
Happy Reading!

Stories with moral lessons | Sati or Sunny

A happy couple living in Mumbai was blessed 
with twin daughters.  Once they got their lovely daughters home, they decided to name them. The wife was spiritual and offered to name their daughters inspired by the name of Hindu Goddess. The husband silently agreed. They named one Sita and the other one Sati. After a few years when girls grew 18 years old, Sati decided to change her name. She was not comfortable with her name. She believed her name should match her personality and her beautiful body. Though both twins looked very identical, still they were very different in their appearance. Sita was the girl next door and was always clad in Indian attire. She was very slim. At the same time, Sati had a curvy figure. She was brazened and was always clad in western attire. Her friends suggested her name change that would suit her well. She decided to change her name to Sunny. Sati’s father was also against her name change. He tried to enlighten her.‘What’s in name and clothes; they don’t determine your character, do they?’ asked her father.
“No, they don’t,’ replied Sati.
‘Your mother feels you should be like Sita, who wears only Indian attire. While your friends feel you should change your name. Even you feel that. But I feel you should not because your name change won’t add any value to your existence. But in a way you have been rated by your friends, mother and yourself. And you should not let them rate you. My two daughters are my pride and I trust my upbringing completely. It is sad that live in a society where a woman’s character is rated accordingly to her clothes and name,’ he said.
Sati realized her father was correct and she didn’t change her name to Sunny.
Moral: Name and clothes don’t determine your character.
Happy Reading!
© Nisha B Thakur

Indian Moral Stories | Women's Day | Sati or Sunny

A happy couple living in Mumbai was blessed 
with twin daughters.  Once they got their lovely daughters home, they decided to name them. The wife was spiritual and offered to name their daughters inspired by the name of Hindu Goddess. The husband silently agreed. They named one Sita and the other one Sati.  After a few years when girls grew 18 years old, Sati decided to change her name. She was not comfortable with her name. She believed her name should match her personality and her beautiful body. Though both twins looked very identical, still they were very different in their appearance. Sita was the girl next door and was always clad in Indian attire. She was very slim. At the same time, Sati had a curvy figure. She was brazened and was always clad in western attire. Her friends suggested her name change that would suit her well. She decided to change her name to Sunny. Sati’s father was also against her name change. He tried to enlighten her.‘What’s in name and clothes; they don’t determine your character, do they?’ asked her father.
“No, they don’t,’ replied Sati.
‘Your mother feels you should be like Sita, who wears only Indian attire. While your friends feel you should change your name. Even you feel that. But I feel you should not because your name change won’t add any value to your existence. But in a way you have been rated by your friends, mother and yourself. And you should not let them rate you. My two daughters are my pride and I trust my upbringing completely. It is sad that live in a society where a woman’s character is rated accordingly to her clothes and name,’ he said.
Sati realized her father was correct and she didn’t change her name to Sunny.
Moral: Name and clothes don’t determine your character.
Happy Reading!
© Nisha B Thakur

Indian Moral Stories | Women's Day special | Sati or Sunny

A happy couple living in Mumbai was blessed with twin daughters.  Once they got their lovely daughters home, they decided to name them. The wife was spiritual and offered to name their daughters inspired by the name of Hindu Goddess. The husband silently agreed. They named one Sita and the other one Sati.  After a few years when girls grew 18 years old, Sati decided to change her name. She was not comfortable with her name. She believed her name should match her personality and her beautiful body. Though both twins looked very identical, still they were very different in their appearance. Sita was the girl next door and was always clad in Indian attire. She was very slim. At the same time, Sati had a curvy figure. She was brazened and was always clad in western attire. Her friends suggested her name change that would suit her well. She decided to change her name to Sunny. Sati’s father was also against her name change. He tried to enlighten her.‘What’s in name and clothes; they don’t determine your character, do they?’ asked her father.
“No, they don’t,’ replied Sati.
‘Your mother feels you should be like Sita, who wears only Indian attire. While your friends feel you should change your name. Even you feel that. But I feel you should not because your name change won’t add any value to your existence. But in a way you have been rated by your friends, mother and yourself. And you should not let them rate you. My two daughters are my pride and I trust my upbringing completely. It is sad that live in a society where a woman’s character is rated accordingly to her clothes and name,’ he said.
Sati realized her father was correct and she didn’t change her name to Sunny.
Moral: Name and clothes don’t determine your character.
Happy Reading!
© Nisha B Thakur