Moral Story

Gautam-Buddha

From Prince to Buddha: The Story of Gautam Buddha

From Prince to Buddha: The Story of Gautam Buddha Gautam Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha in the Kingdom of Kapilavastu in modern-day Nepal, over 2,500 years ago. He was the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maya and was raised in luxury and comfort. Even though he grew up in a wealthy family, Siddhartha felt restless and wanted to know what life and suffering were really all about. Once, Siddhartha was walking in a forest when he came across a swan that had been shot by an arrow. The swan was in pain and unable to fly, and the Buddha approached it with compassion. He gently removed the arrow, healed the wound, and set the swan free. The swan was grateful for the Buddha’s kindness and decided to follow him, becoming his loyal companion. The Buddha accepted the swan as his friend, and the two of them continued on

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No-Face

No Face: A Cautionary Japanese folklore

No Face: A Cautionary Japanese folklore “No Face” is a character from the anime and manga film “Spirited Away” by Hayao Miyazaki. The character is shown as a strange and mysterious creature that takes on the shape and personality of whoever it meets. In the story, No Face is initially depicted as a shapeless entity that appears at a bathhouse for spirits and gods. He has the ability to mimic the appearances and personalities of others, leading him to consume large amounts of food and gain weight. Eventually, he starts to cause trouble and chaos, which makes the staff of the bathhouse afraid of him. No Face is widely considered to be a representation of temptation and the danger of giving in to our desires and vices. The character’s ability to mimic others and change form represents the fluidity and malleability of identity and the consequences of succumbing to our

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Daydreaming Milkmaid

The Daydreaming Milkmaid | Aesop Fables

The Daydreaming Milkmaid | Aesop Fables A lovely milkmaid lived in a remote village all by herself. She would take excellent care of her cow, which in return would provide her with milk that was always deliciously fresh and thick. She put in a lot of effort at work but also spent a lot of time daydreaming. I completely forgot about getting milk. Permit me to dash to the market and have the milk sold before you return. The young milkmaid didn’t waste any time and dashed off to the market in order to make a quick profit off of the fresh milk. Eggs are going to be my next purchase with the money I get from selling this milk. Oh, it would be wonderful to witness the eggs bursting through their shells. In a short amount of time, a newborn chick will emerge from the egg. I will take

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North Wind and the Sun

The North Wind and the Sun | Aesop Fables

The North Wind and the Sun | Aesop Fables A very long time ago, the Sun and the North Wind used to quarrel about which of them held the title of being the most powerful force in the entire universe. Every single one of them believed that they were the most powerful and strongest person in the entire universe. The Sun would say, “I am the most powerful thing in the universe because I can heat the whole Earth.” However, the North Wind replied, “I am the strongest since I am capable of blowing enormous ships at sea!” The Sun said, “I say we settle this once and for all.” “I say we should settle this for good.” As a result, the sun shone as brightly as it could and the north wind blew as hard as it could, but neither could tell who was more powerful because it was

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Sick-Lion-and-the-Clever-Fox

The Sick Lion and the Clever Fox | Panchatantra Story

The Sick Lion and the Clever Fox | Panchatantra Story Sick Lion and the Clever Fox | Podcast Once upon a time, there was a forest, and there was a lion named Sheru living in the forest. When Sheru was young, he would kill his prey whenever he was hungry. However, after a few years, Sheru had grown old, and he could no longer kill his prey. So he started starving. One day he thought to himself, “Oh, I have suffered so much that I cannot kill my prey.” “What can I do now?” “What should I do to get my food?” Also Read AESOP Fables He had an epiphany and decided to use cunning and lying. Therefore, Sheru would pretend to be ill and sit in front of his cave, telling every animal that he was sick. He would also tell them that they should come and visit him

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Hare-and-the-Tortoise

The Hare and the Tortoise | Moral Story

The Hare and the Tortoise | Moral Story Hare and the Tortoise | Podcast Once upon a time, there was a jungle. In that jungle, there lived a tortoise and a hare. Both were good friends, and they always used to tease each other. Once the hare said to the tortoise, “Why are you so slow?” You have so much weight on your back. I do not know how you even walk. The tortoise replied to the hare, “You know why you are so afraid of everything?” Also Read Complete Panchatantra Stories Both friends enjoyed each other’s company. However, one day Hare thought of an idea. He said to the tortoise, “You always make fun of me; why don’t we get into competition?”  Tortoise asked, “What kind of competition?”  Also Read Hitopadesha Tales Hare replied, “Let us have a competition to see who can run faster.”  Tortoise said no, no, no,

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Magical-notebook

Erica’s Magical notebook | Moral Story

Erica’s Magical notebook | Moral Story Erica’s Magical notebook | Podcast Erica was a young girl who lived in a village. She was the only daughter of Neil and Jessy. Erica’s father was a poor farmer, and her mother was a housewife. They loved their daughter Erica, and all three are happy with each other. Erica was a kind-hearted girl, and she used to help others. Also Read Complete Panchatantra Stories Once her parents decided to send her to a school in the town area for further education, Erica was also pleased and very excited to go to school. When she reached the school hostel on the very first day, she noticed that all the teachers were very gentle. However, no student in the class became friendly with her. Also Read Hitopadesha Tales On that day, while returning from school, she was slightly sad. Nobody played with her during the

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Honest-Farmer-and-Magical-Pot

The Honest Farmer and Magical Pot | Moral Story

The Honest Farmer and Magical Pot | Moral Story Honest Farmer and Magical Pot | Podcast Once upon a time, there lived a farmer named Gopal. He used to go to his farm every day to do his farming activities. One day, Gopal was digging the farm to prepare it for sowing the seeds for the coming monsoon. Also Read Complete Panchatantra Stories Suddenly, he discovered a large pot in the farm, so he took it and considered what it could be useful for, so he set it aside and resumed his normal activities. During lunchtime, he kept his spade in that pot while he was eating, and when the farmer finished his lunch, he saw that his shovel had multiplied into 100 shovels in that pot, which surprised him. Also Read Hitopadesha Tales He thought, “I brought only one shovel, how come the one shovel became hundreds of shovels?

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The-Magical-Pond-Story

The Magical Pond Story | Moral Story

The Magical Pond Story | Moral Story The Magical Pond Story | Podcast There lived a wealthy merchant named Dhaniram in a village. He was wealthy and had two wives. The first wife’s name was Rama, and the second wife’s name was Meena. Meena, Dhaniram’s younger wife, had black hair and a gorgeous face. At the same time, Rama did not look so beautiful, so Dhaniram loved Meena more. Also Read Complete Panchatantra Stories Rama was an excellent lady of the heart, and she used to do all the household chores. She loved Dhaniram very much, while Meena did nothing at all but groom herself all day. One day Dhaniram calls Meena, “Meena, O Meena, come here; there is some work for you,” but Meena ignores her voice because she is making her hair. Rama hears her husband’s voice and approaches him, asking what the work is; if there is

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राजा-हरिशचंद्र

राजा हरिशचंद्र की कहानी

राजा हरिशचंद्र की कहानी राजा हरिशचंद्र | Podcast राजा हरिशचंद्र ऐसे राजा थे जो हमेशा अपनी सत्यवादिता, दान और प्रजावात्सल्य के लिए जाने जाते थे. राजा हरिशचंद्र परमप्रतापी सूर्यवंशी राजा त्रिशंकु के पुत्र थे. त्रिशंकु के बाद राजा हरिशचंद्र अपने पिता के स्थान पर गद्दी पर बैठे. राजा हरिशचंद्र की पत्नी का नाम तारामती और पुत्र का नाम रोहितसावा था. हरिशचंद्र के राज में प्रजा बहुत सुखी और खुशहाल थी. ये भी पढ़े घमंडी हाँथी और चींटी राजा हरिशचंद्र की ख्याति पूरी दुनिया में विख्यात हो गयी और धीरे धीरे उनकी ख्याति स्वर्ग तक भी पहुंच गयी. एक बार भगवान् इंद्रा ने नारद ऋषि से पुछा, “महर्षि आप पूरी दुनिया घूमते रहते है, क्या आप बता सकते है की इस सृष्टि का सबसे महान राजा कौन है?” नारद मुनि इंद्रा की बातो में छुपे घमंड को समझ गए. उन्होंने बोला की देवराज इंद्रा आप सभी राजाओ से सबसे बलशाली और

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King-Harishchandra

King Harishchandra: A Tale of Truth, Sacrifice, and Integrity

King Harishchandra: A Tale of Truth, Sacrifice, and Integrity King Harishchandra | Podcast King Harishchandra was a legendary king of Ayodhya who is known for his unwavering commitment to truth and integrity. According to the Hindu mythology, Harishchandra was tested by the gods to see if he could uphold his principles, and he faced numerous hardships and sacrifices to keep his word. Harishchandra’s story is considered a powerful example of the importance of honesty, integrity, and selflessness in leadership and life. Who was King Harishchandra? King Harishchandra belonged to the Ikshvaku dynasty, which was one of the most prominent dynasties in ancient India. According to Hindu mythology, Ikshvaku was the son of Vaivasvata Manu, the progenitor of humanity. The dynasty was believed to have ruled over the kingdom of Kosala, which was situated in present-day Uttar Pradesh in India. The Ikshvaku dynasty was known for its noble and just rulers,

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सावित्री-की-कहानी

पतिव्रता सावित्री की कहानी (Savitri ki Kahani)

पतिव्रता सावित्री की कहानी (Savitri ki Kahani) सावित्री की कहानी | Podcast बहुत पुरानी बात है शाल्व नामक राज्य में द्युमत्सेन नाम का एक कुलीन राजा और दयालु राजा राज करता था। उनकी पत्नी का नाम रानी शैव्या था थीं, और उनके बेटे का नाम राजकुमार सत्यवान था। सत्यवान के बारे में प्रसिद्ध था की वो बहुत तेजस्वी और परम प्रतापी था लेकिन उसकी मृत्यु बहुत युवा अवस्था में ही हो जानी थी. एक दिन अचानक द्युमत्सेन अंधे हो गए। जब ये बात उनके राज्य के शत्रुओ को पता चली तो उन्होंने उसके विरुद्ध षड़यन्त्र रच कर शाल्व राज्य पर आक्रमण कर दिया. द्युमत्सेन जान बचने के लिए रानी शैव्या और सत्यवान के लेकर जंगल में भाग गए। ये भी पढ़े घमंडी हाँथी और चींटी शैव्या अब रानी नहीं रही वह जंगल में एक झोपड़ी में रहती थी, और अपने पति की तरह पूजा-पाठ में दिन बिताती थी। उसका बेटा,

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