Bad Deeds are always Punished

 A notorious robber was taken to court. The judge asked, 'Why did you rob so many people?' The robber replied, 'If I have commited a crime, it is God's will.' The judge said, 'All right. But give me all your gold or I'll get your head chopped.' When the robber gave the gold, the judge said, 'You will be killed now.' The robber shouted, 'I gave you gold to save my life not to kill me.' The judge replied, 'It was God's will that I lie. Now, I'll take your gold and get you killed. Why blame me?'

Morality:- It is wrong to steal. 

Don't Blame Others

 A hungry fox was chasing a small dog. The dog ran fast and jumped over a thorny hedge. The fox also tried to jump, but he fell on a bramble bush. He was scratched badly by the thorny bramble. The fox blamed the thorny bramble and said, 'I held on to you to save myself from falling and you hurt me so badly.' The thorny bramble replied, 'With so many thorns, how could you even think of holding on to me without getting hurt? Do not blame someone else for your foolish actions.'

Moral:- Blaming others for your mistakes is wrong. 

Path of Goodness and Truth

 A school Teacher had lost his young son. He was very sad. His student said, 'Teacher, in my house, no one has died young.' The teacher was amazed. He was curious to know more and went to the young boy's house. He met the boy's father and asked, 'What is the reason behind your family's long life? The boy's father said, 'We follow the path of goodness and believe that whatever happens, happens for a reason. Therefore, we are always happy and blessed with a long life.' The teacher learnt a valuable lesson and taught good always. 

Moral:- Doing good has its own blessings. 

The True Friend

 A prince and the priest's son were best friends. When the prince was crowned King, he made his friend a commander. However, the priest son refused the post and went away to lead a monk's life. Years later, the King fell I'll. When the monk heard, he went to the palace. The king asked, 'It has been so many years. How are you? The monk replied, 'I will always be there for you.' Soon, by the power of his meditation, he healed the king. The king thanked him and seeked his counsel always. 

Moral:- A true friend always helps during problems. 

The Hermit and the Princess

 A king prayed as his kingdom was facing severe drought. People and cattle were dying. The angels appeared in his dream and said, 'A powerful man with magical powers lived on the mountains. Send your daughter there. If he marries her, then he will come to the city.' The princess agreed. She met the man and impressed him with her beauty and intelligence. He married her and travelled back to the palace. He prayed sincerely for many days, and soon, it started raining. The king thanked the man. The princess and the man lived happily. 

Morality:- Help others with your talents. 

The Hawk and the Nightingale

 A hawk spotted a nightingale and caught her. The nightingale pleaded, 'Why do you want to eat me? I am so small. You will still be hungry.' The hawk said, 'I am hungry and have not eaten for days.' The nightingale said, 'Why don't you hunt for bigger birds?'  The hawk said, 'Do you think I am foolish that I will let go of you to catch something that I can't even see now? I will first eat you and then hunt for more food.' He ate the nightingale. 

Moral:- Look  for a way out rather than pleading with the wicked. 

The Corn and the Thresher

 Once, a sheaf of corn was being thrashed by the thresher. The corn said to the thresher, 'Nature has covered me with a nice green leaf. Humans like me because I am their food, then why do they treat me so badly?' The thresher said, 'Your seeds are eaten by humans. It is only when you are thrashed that your seeds come out. If you are not thrashed then your seeds aren't discovered.' The corn realised that he was considered useful only after being thrashed. He never complained about being thrashed or beaten again. 

Morality:- One must not complain as difficulties have hidden blessings. 

The Water Demon's Question

 Three princes were hunting in the forest. The youngest prince went for a drink in a lake when a water demon appeared and asked, 'Who is truly good?' He said, 'The sun and the moon.' The answer was wrong. So the demon pulled him inside the pool. When the second prince came, the water demon asked the same question. His reply was wrong, so he was pulled inside the pool, too. To the demon's question, the eldest prince replied, 'He who does no wrong is truely good!' This was correct! The water demon, happily, released his two brothers. 

Moral:- Use your common sense. 

The Teacher and the Farmer

 A teacher and a farmer went on a voyage. A storm broke out and the ship sunk. They escaped by clinging to a plank and floated to an island. The farmer found food and they ate well. Soon, a giant appeared and said, 'I am the keeper of this island. You can't stay here without answering my questions!' The teacher requested him to return after two days. In that time, he taught the farmer everything he knew. When the giant returned, he asked them questions and was satisfied with their knowledge. He changed into a boat and took them home safely. 

Moral:- Share your knowledge with others. 

Don't Trust Flatterers

 A clever rat lived in a hole with other rats. One day, the rat was hungry and peeped to see if it was safe outside. But he saw a cat waiting outside the hole. The clever rat said to another rat, 'I want to have the honour of your famous company.' 'Lead the way,' said the other rat. The rat said, 'How could I possibly go before such a famous rat?' The other rat was flattered and went out of the hole. The cat carried him away, immediately. The rat went out happily. 

Morality:- We must not trust flattery or flatterers.