Kids Stories Indian
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60 stories found
'A long-bow story'
Greed can lead to one's own undoing, and cleverness can outsmart even the most cunning.
A Lac of Rupees for a Bit of Advice
Valuable advice, though seemingly costly or inconvenient, can save one's life and lead to great fort...
A Lesson for Kings
True righteousness lies in conquering evil with good, anger with calmness, and stinginess with gener...
A WONDERFUL STORY
AN INDIAN STORY—I
Even in captivity, courage and cleverness can lead to freedom.
ARABIAN NIGHTS’
The power of storytelling can save lives and bring about justice.
Adventures of an Indian Brave
Disrespect and thoughtlessness can lead to dire consequences, but perseverance and humility can lead...
BARBER HÍM AND THE TIGERS
Cunning and a bold front can overcome even the most formidable adversaries, but excessive greed or f...
BENGALI VERSION
Envy and deceit may triumph for a time, but truth and justice will ultimately prevail, often with se...
BOKWEWA, THE HUMPBACK
True spiritual understanding and perseverance lead to ultimate fulfillment and a higher state of bei...
BRAVE HÍRÁLÁLBÁSÁ
True evil will eventually be revealed and punished, while loyalty and perseverance are rewarded.
BUDDHIST VERSION
Innocence, though slandered, will eventually be revealed and vindicated, while malice will be expose...
By Henry R. Schoolcraft
Through perseverance and following spiritual guidance, one can bring great benefit to their people.
CONCLUSION
True wisdom and adherence to one's word can overcome evil and lead to ultimate reward.
CONCLUSION
True wisdom and selflessness are rewarded, while deceit and ambition are punished.
DER KAMELREITER UND DIE SCHLANGE
Do not expect good from those inherently evil, and sometimes, wisdom is required to overcome malice.
DER LÖWE UND DER HASE
Even the weakest can overcome the strongest through cleverness and wit.
DER LÖWE UND DER KATER
Sometimes, the very problems we wish to eliminate are essential for maintaining our position and val...
DIE MAUS, DIE IN EIN JUNGES MÄDCHEN VERWANDELT WURDE
One's true nature or origin will always assert itself, and it is best to accept who you are.
Diamond cut diamond
Even the most cunning trickster can be outsmarted by superior wit and a well-executed plan.
Dorani
True love requires understanding, communication, and mutual commitment, often transcending the super...
EIGHTEENTH GOBLIN
True wisdom lies in understanding the impermanence of the body and the importance of selfless action...
EIGHTEENTH GOBLIN
True wisdom lies in understanding the impermanence of the body and prioritizing spiritual good over ...
EIGHTH GOBLIN
True cleverness or sensitivity is often revealed in the most subtle and undeniable ways, and extreme...
EIGHTH GOBLIN
True cleverness or exceptional sensitivity is often revealed in the most subtle and undeniable ways,...
ELEVENTH GOBLIN
True wisdom lies in understanding the long-term consequences of actions and prioritizing duty over f...
FABLES FROM INDIA
The collection of fables offers various morals, such as the importance of wisdom over wickedness, th...
FABLES FROM THE HITOPADESA
One should always exercise caution and critical judgment, as appearances can be deceiving, and unche...
FIFTEENTH GOBLIN
True self-sacrifice is demonstrated when one gives up something precious even when not directly thre...
FIFTEENTH GOBLIN
True self-sacrifice is most admirable when it is unexpected and goes against one's immediate self-in...
FIFTH GOBLIN
True heroism, which involves risk and direct action, deserves the greatest reward, while wisdom and ...
FIFTH GOBLIN
True bravery and direct action, especially when risking one's life, hold greater merit than wisdom o...
FIRST GOBLIN
Those in power bear the ultimate responsibility for ensuring justice and truth, and rash judgment ca...
FOOTNOTES TO INTRODUCTION
Be wary of what others tell you, especially when it contradicts your own senses, as group consensus ...
FOURTEENTH GOBLIN
A marriage performed with proper ceremony and parental consent is more legitimate than a secret unio...
FOURTEENTH GOBLIN
True ownership and legitimacy are established through proper, public channels, not through deceit or...
FOURTH GOBLIN
True nobility is demonstrated by selfless sacrifice, even when not strictly bound by duty.
GRAY EAGLE AND HIS FIVE BROTHERS
True brotherly love and kindness are rewarded, and even enemies should be treated with mercy and giv...
Grasp all, lose all
Excessive greed leads to the loss of everything, even what one already possesses.
Grasshopper
Idleness, disrespect, and mischief, though sometimes entertaining, ultimately lead to ruin, but even...
HE OF THE LITTLE SHELL
HINDIALAINEN LEGENDA
HOW A BOY WAS CURED OF BOASTING
Boasting and excessive pride often lead to a humbling fall.
HOW AN INDIAN BOY WON HIS NAME
Acts of kindness and selflessness are rewarded and can lead to a life of good fortune and respect.
HOW FIRE WAS BROUGHT TO THE INDIANS
Through cooperation and sacrifice, even the most challenging problems can be overcome, and those who...
HOW GOOD AND EVIL CAME TO BE
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HOW KING BURTAL BECAME A FAKÍR
True spiritual power and enlightenment come from self-denial, humility, and service, not from worldl...
HOW MORNING STAR LOST HER FISH
All living creatures, including fish, value their lives and freedom.
HOW RABBIT DECEIVED FOX
Even the most cunning can be outsmarted by a cleverer foe, and sometimes it's best to know when to g...
HOW RAVEN BROUGHT FIRE TO THE INDIANS
Great resources, though hoarded by the selfish, are ultimately meant for all and can be acquired thr...
HOW SIX FRIENDS SOUGHT ADVENTURE
True friendship and combined talents can overcome even the most formidable obstacles.
HOW SUMMER CAME TO THE EARTH
Great desires, even if expressed simply, can lead to profound changes and sacrifices for the greater...
HOW THE FIRST
Disobedience and unchecked curiosity can lead to unforeseen and lasting consequences, not just for o...
HOW THE FIRST MAYFLOWERS
Acts of kindness, even to the smallest creatures, can bring unexpected beauty and blessings.
HOW THE INDIANS LEARNED TO HEAL
Kindness and hospitality are rewarded with invaluable knowledge and blessings.
HOW THE RÁJÁ’S SON WON THE PRINCESS LABÁM
Kindness and cleverness, often aided by supernatural help, can overcome seemingly impossible obstacl...
HOW THE SQUIRREL
Hard work and honesty are rewarded, while laziness and theft lead to punishment and loss.
HOW THE WICKED SONS WERE DUPED
Greed can blind people and lead them to be easily manipulated, and those who treat their elders poor...
HOW THE WOMAN OVERCAME THE BEAR
Facing your fears directly can make them disappear.
HOW TWO INDIAN BOYS SETTLED A QUARREL
Many quarrels are forgotten with time, and their causes often prove insignificant in retrospect.
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