The Dreaming Astronomer

Once upon a time there lived lived an astronomer. He was very much involved in his observations. He was a good astronomer. He often used to look up at the sky at night and start observing the stars.

Once he was up of his floor and walked looking up at the stars, his leg slipped and he fell into a ditch. He started shouting. 

A passerby, who heard his shouts, helped him out of the ditch and asked, “How did you fall into this ditch?” The astronomer replied, “I was so engrossed in my observations that I did not notice the ditch”. The passerby asked “How do you expect to discover things when you fail to take note of things under your nose?” 

Realities are more important than dreams. Dreaming of stars is not sufficient to be an astronomer. You should work for it in proper direction. The astronomer walked away with a sad face.

Moral: Realities are more important than dreams. 

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The Donkey's Brain: Moral Stories for kids

Once there lived a lion in the forest. He became too old and can't hunt any animals. So he kept jackal as his minister to hunt with him. They both always went together for hunting. The lion used to kill the animals and the jackal got his share for helping the lion.

One day, the lion was very hungry and he was sick. So he called the jackal and said, "Dear friend, I am hungry. But, I am too sick to hunt now. Please arrange some food for me.

The jackal went to the deep forest in search of prey. He found a donkey at last. He said to the donkey, "Hello Sir! The king of the forest wants to make you his minister". The foolish donkey was too happy to became the minister. He followed the jackal. When he went to the lion's yard lion pounced him and killed. But before eating, he felt so thirsty. He said to the jackal, “Take care of the donkey. I will return soon". 

As soon as the lion left, the jackal started eating the brain of the donkey. When the lion returned he found the donkey's brain missing. He asked the jackal. "Where is the donkey's brain?" 

The jackal answered timidly, "If he had a brain would he have come here?" 

MORAL : A small thought saves a lot.

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Firefly and The Monkeys

Once upon a time there lived a group of monkeys in the forest. It was winter season. One night it was a cold and silent night. The weather was cold. Monkeys were sitting on a big tree. They were holding its branches tightly with their hand. One of the monkeys said, “If we could find some fire then it will help us to keep warm”. They were searching of fire. 

All of a sudden they found a group of fireflies came out of a small hole. One of the young monkeys thought it was fire. He told all their friends lets catch the fire. Saying this he caught a firefly. He put it under a dry leafs, sticks and started blowing at it. Other monkeys also joined with him and started blowing with their mouth.

A sparrow was flying to its nest where the monkeys were sitting on the same tree. She noticed what they were doing. The sparrow laughed and said, “You all are stupid. That is a firefly, not the real fire. If you catch the fire it will burn your hand. I think all of you should take shelter in a cave because you feel cold and inside the cave you may feel warm”. The monkeys did not listen to the sparrow. They continued to blow at the firefly.

After some time the monkeys became very tired. Now they realized what the sparrow had said was correct. They set free the firefly and thanks to the sparrow. After they all were moved to a nearby cave.

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The Bear and the two Friends

Long long ago there was a small village situated near by a jungle.  There were lived two friends in that village. They were best friends. Once they decided to go to the market which was situated other side of that jungle.

Two friends were walking through the jungle. They knew that anything dangerous can happen to them at any time in the forest. So they promised each other that they would remain united in any case of danger.

Suddenly, they saw a large bear following them. One of the friends at once climbed a nearby tree. But the other one did not know how to climb. So being led by his common sense, he lay down on the ground breathless, pretending to be a dead man.

The bear came near the man lying on the ground. It smelt in his ears, and slowly left the place. Because the bears do not touch the dead creatures.Now the friend on the tree came down and asked his friend on the ground, “Friend, what did the bear tell you into your ears?” The other friend replied, “The bear advised me not to believe a false friend.”

Moral: True Friend is the one who always supports and stands by you in any situation.

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Two Cats and A Monkey : Best Moral Stories for Kids

Once there lived two cats in a village with their master. Once there was a festival in their master's campus. So two cats were prowling together. One of the cats saw a big cake and meowed . The other jumped up and picked it.

The first cat said, “It is my the cake because I saw it first” The other cat said “ It is my cake because I picked it up.” They were quarreling under a tree. In the meantime a monkey was passing by. Monkey come to know that two cats fighting for their share of cake.  The monkey thought to take advantage of the cats fights and approached the two cats.

It came to the cats and said. “Don’t fight my friends. I have two hands and I can easily divide the cake into two pieces. Let me equally share the cake among you both”. The cats agreed and  handed the cake over to the monkey.

The monkey split the cake into two parts. He shook his head and said, “Oh No! One is slightly bigger than the other one. Let me take a bite of the bigger one  so it is as big as the other one ”. He had a big bite of the bigger piece of the cake and said “Oh No! This has become smaller now.”  He ate from the other. And thus, he went on eating from part to part and finally finished the whole cake.  When all the cake was over, the cats were stunned  by the happenings. It was very late when they realized that the monkey was making fools out of them, the entire time.

Moral: When you quarrel and fight, someone else gains.

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Mouse and the lion story : Moral Stories for Kids

Once upon a time there lived a mighty king in the forest. You all knows that king of the forest is lion. It was a cold winter day. The lion was lying asleep in the sun. A mouse came out of its hole and began to jump over the body of the sleeping lion. This woke up the lion.

He caught the mouse and was going to crush it under his heavy paw. The mouse begged pardon and requested the lion to let it go. It also said that it might be of any help to him in future. The lion simply laughed. He could not imagine that it could be of any help to him. However, he left it go. 

Some days later, the lion was caught in the net laid by the hunter in the forest. He tried his best to free himself from the net but all his efforts remained fruitless. So he began to lament.

When the mouse heard his lamentation, it came out with all his friends. They sat to work and it did not take them long to nibble at the ropes and cut them with their sharp teeth.

The lion became free and thanked the mouse for its timely help. Now he realized that even a small creature could be of help to the stronger and bigger animals.

Moral: Kindness never goes unrewarded.

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Fox and The Goat - Short Moral Story

Once a fox was walking near a well. Somehow by incident he slipped inside the well. It was not a very deep well. He tried his best to get out but he could not.

At that time a very thirsty goat passed by the well. The goat saw the fox was inside the well. She asked the fox what he was doing there.

The cunning fox replied that he had himself jumped into the well. I find it very cool and pleasant water here. If you want to drink sweet and cold water, come down and experience the sweet water.

Without thinking of the result she jumped into the well. The fox at once jumped on her back, and with another jump he was out of well. The fox smiled at the poor goat and went his way leaving behind the goat to repent.

Moral: Look before you leap.

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