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Once upon a time, in the land of Silbaripuram, there was a period when small streams and rivers used to flow into a vast backwater. In one of those streams, a large group of similar fish lived together. Within that group, there were not only small and big fish but also some very old ones. One day, a very active and lively fish said to the others, "We have been living in the same place for a long time. There are many hardships here. It is full of rocks, and occasionally, there are flash floods, landslides, and whirlpools." At that moment, another fish supported this, adding, "Moreover, the children who come to catch us with fishing rods are also a nuisance." However, the oldest fish in the group said, "Everything you say is true. Still, God has given us the ability to overcome all these difficulties." Despite this, after a few days, as a result of the majority's decision, they all went along with the current and reached the river below. Just then, they ...

 Once upon a time, the Silbaripuram kingdom experienced a severe summer. For all the animals in the forest, the only source of water was the Silbaripuzha (Silbari River). One day, just as a lion came to drink water, a tiger also reached the riverbank. Both looked at each other and roared. The lion said - "I am the king of the forest. I am also the lord of this river. You may drink after I have finished." The tiger growled - "In all the forests of this land where there are no lions, we tigers are the kings. For centuries before you, tigers were the kings of this forest! Mine is a dynasty with a long tradition. You drink after I have finished, or we can drink together." Hearing this, the lion roared in challenge. "No matter what you say, a tiger is always a tiger, and a lion is truly a lion!" Both became furious. It was certain that a fierce battle would take place. Immediately, birds, squirrels, and monkeys gathered on the branches of the trees to watch. Th...

 Once, that young man had a matter of offering a vow at an ancient temple in a far-off land. It would take many days to travel there. Then his mother said, "How can I send you alone such a long distance? At this age, I can't even walk along with you." Still, the mother didn't find any peace of mind. That woman prepared her son's bundle, packed rice and water and clothes in it. However, just before he was about to leave, the mother noticed a large crab wandering in the courtyard. Suddenly, she caught this crab in a pot, closed it, and gave it to her son. Without asking why, the son obeyed his mother. The young man set off on his journey. After walking a long distance, he grew tired and leaned against the root of a tree in its shade. He opened his cloth bag and drank water. He ate food. But soon, he fell asleep due to exhaustion. At that time, a cobra slithered to enter a hole in the roots. However, it saw the cloth bag as an obstruction in front of the hole. It kno...

 Once upon a time, there was a farmer who owned a large paddy field. After the harvest, he would gather all the rice straw in a large room and feed it to his cattle. One day, while he was taking out the straw, his old watch fell from his hand and landed in the straw in the room. He searched for it for a long time but could not find it. A neighbor's child who had come to buy milk asked the farmer about the matter. The child was intelligent and had an idea. He asked the farmer to sit outside the room and then closed the door. After five minutes, the child opened the door and came out with the watch. The farmer was amazed. "How did you find the watch?" he asked. "I closed the door and stood there silently for a while. Then, I listened carefully for the faint ticking sound of the watch. Finally, I found the exact location." the child replied. We all have times in our lives when we need to stay silent. Times when we can't say right or wrong in front of other peop...

 Long time back, when Silbaripuram was just a thick jungle, innit? No tigers or lions and all in that forest. But, loads of elephants were roaming about. One day, around ten young tuskers were munching away, when an old lady elephant came along and said, "Listen up, children! Don't you all go towards that slope on the hill. Naughty humans have dug big pits and covered them up with dry leaves. If you fall into one of those trap pits, you won't be able to climb back out. Humans will catch you and take you away!" Listening to this, most of the elephants decided to give that area a miss. But, there was this one mischievous young tusker who goes, "How can those small humans catch strong fellas like us in this jungle? That's all just rubbish talk!" Just then, his mates tried to stop him, saying, "That elephant mum has seen more of the jungle than all of us put together. So, there must be something in what she's saying." Then, that young tusker tr...

  The King of Silbari presented a priceless ring to the Guru in a small wooden box. The Guru was a man of mystical knowledge. Just then, his right hand began to tingle. The right hand said to the Guru, "It is I who picks up food for you to eat. I want the ring." Immediately, the fingers on the hand began to rub against each other. When their quarrel caused a tingling sensation in the hand, the Guru opened his inner eye and asked, "What is your problem?" The thumb replied, "Look at me, Guruji... As the mother figure to the other four fingers, it is I who should receive the ring. People will hold me up as a sign of victory. I also need my strong nail to remove husks from grains. Because my ability is greater, I stand apart strongly from the other fingers on the palm. Everyone calls me the thumb, doesn't they?" Then, the index finger responded thus: "Even though he is a little stout, he is short. Look at me... I am the index finger that shows directi...

  Once, a Yogi from Nepal was invited to give a discourse in North India. Primarily, the people in this region were plagued by various cruelties, evil practices, and superstitions. Therefore, the Yogi arrived here at the request of an ashram. People gathered to listen to the Yogi's discourse. The essence of what he spoke was this: "I understand that there are many kinds of problems in this region. These are not solely your problems. The reason for various disturbances across the world is that human beings fall into different categories of character. Firstly, there is a group of cruel people who cause severe harm to themselves and others, posing the greatest detriment to society! The second category consists of those who do not destroy themselves but destroy others! Sadism is more prevalent among this group. The third category is slightly better. These are selfish individuals who live for their own affairs and comfort! It is a relief that while they do not benefit others, they ...