Ganga and her Miser Father | Folktale of India

Once upon a time, there lived a girl called Ganga. She lived with her father. Her mother died a year after she was born. She missed her mother a lot. Her father, Gopi, was very miser. He never pampered his daughter. Years passed, and Ganga grew to be a young girl. 

She was gorgeous. She wished her mother was alive. She hated her father’s attitude toward money. He never allowed her to enjoy his wealth. Gopi was a merchant. He only gave Ganga the basic things she needed.

One day, Ganga decided to leave the house forever. She wrote a letter to her father and kept it near her mother’s portrait. She left before dawn. Like every morning, Gopi woke up and did his morning ritual. He then went to his wife’s portrait to light a lamp. There he saw a letter. He read the letter carefully. He never taught Ganga could be in pain. He started crying.

Wondering how to find his daughter, Gopi walked to his friend’s place. Gopi’s friend consoled him. He suggested sending his son, Soma, to search for Ganga. Gopi went back to his home. Ganga was waiting for him. Delighted, Gopi apologized to Ganga. Suddenly, Ganga turned into a demon. Scared, Gopi asked the demon about her daughter. The demon gave her a golden doll that looked like a miniature Ganga. The demon said, "This is your daughter, Ganga."

Soma had arrived at Gopi's house and was hearing the whole conversation. Finding the right opportunity, he killed the demon with a knife. They hoped the golden doll would become Ganga once the demon was dead. They hoped killing Demon would undo his spell off Ganga. But the golden doll was still like that. Before dying, the demon said, ‘This doll will become Ganga only when you love your daughter; otherwise, take the golden doll and become a demon.’

Gopi truly loved his daughter, and he started crying. The demon was now dead, and Ganga came alive from the golden doll. He realized his mistake that the demon was his penny-pinching attitude. That made him look at everything like it was made of gold. He never saw the human emotion behind them.

Moral – Never be a miser and enjoy life.

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King Dhruva and Courtier | Folktale of India

King Dhruva was a childless King. The worry of the end of his dynasty and his family's reign took a toll on his health. He spent sleepless nights tossing over the bed. The fear of old age approaching him gripped him. The queen saw his anxiety. She suggested that he talk to his courtier, Rama. Rama was known for his loyalty. Unfortunately, Rama was not in the palace. 

He had gone to visit his family in the South. The Anxious King mounted his horse and went to the South. Rama was delighted to see his King, and he welcomed him with open arms. The king was served delicacies. The king shared his problem with Rama. Rama suggested to him about adopting a child. This made the King very angry, and he left Rama’s house in a rage. Rama, too, decided to cancel his holiday and reached the palace.

Meanwhile, Dhruva discussed Rama’s suggestion with the Queen. He expressed his anger. Queen, who liked the suggestion, could not tell it. She didn’t wish to go against King.

Rama arrived the next day. He tried to meet the King, but he was not allowed. Rama continued serving his duties, but he was not allowed to meet the King. So, Rama decided to meet the Queen. The queen expressed her happiness at adopting a child. They decided to make the King realize that Rama was not wrong.

Rama, dressed as an astrologer, arrived at the King’s court. The queen welcomed him and asked him to stay in the palace for a few days. Dhruva and Queen served Rama, who posed as an astrologer. Rama said he should adopt a child. Dhruva immediately agreed, considering it as a word of a wise man.

Then Rama removed his bread. Dhruva realized his mistake, and he adopted a boy child. He raised him to be a future King. The queen and King were pleased and loved him unconditionally. The boy child was named Arya. Arya, too, loved him the same way. Arya made his family dynasty very proud of his achievements and administration.

Dhruva was very grateful to Rama and his Queen for making him realize his mistake.

Moral – To be happy who doesn’t need the right solution. You need a hearty solution.

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Three Friends | Folktale of India

Once upon a time, three friends studied in the same gurukul. Raja, Bhola, and Sumeir were inseparable. Raja was the son of King Bahu. Raja was destined to take over the reigns. He was a very dedicated student and a favourite in the Gurukul. 

No one wanted to offend him as he was destined to be King. But Raja was a very humble person and never misused his status. He behaved like an ordinary student. His best friends, Bhola and Sumeir, treated him like one of their usual friends. This thing of Bhola and Sumeir was liked and appreciated by Raja very much. Bhola was a farmer’s son who was very passionate about farming. Sumeir was a merchant’s son, and he, too, wanted to take over his father’s business.

Soon, days turned into years. Raja was crowned King. Bhola became a farmer like his father, and Sumeir became a merchant. All were enjoying their work and success, too. Bhola’s farms stretched more than his father's. Sumeir’s father traded in gold while he started trading in a diamond. He built a massive bungalow for himself.

The three friends never took the support of each other and met very rarely. They never expected to work together and were happy in their world. Raja, too, never gave them any favour as he thought it might hurt their dignity and self-worth.

Raja missed them terribly. But he understood that his first duty was towards his kingdom. He never got to go to Bhola’s hut or Sumeir's bungalow. One day, he thought that if he could not go and meet them, he could call them over the palace. Raja invited his friends. Bhola was elated, receiving an invite. He mounted his horse and went to Sumeir’s bungalow. Sumeir, too, had received the invite. Unlike Bhola, Sumeir was very sceptical about accepting the invitation. Bhola wanted to know what was holding him back.

He replied, ‘Being friends with a king can have serious consequences. Their enemies can harm us, too.’

Bhola, being a simple person, took Sumeir’s words as accurate. They made an excuse and didn’t go to meet Raja, which upset Raja. After a few years, he again sent an invite to both his friends. Also, they made an excuse. 

After a few months, Bhola fixed his sister’s marriage. He invited Sumeir, but he didn’t invite Raja. Raja was hurt when he came to know about it. However, he decided to attend the wedding. Bhola was pleased to see him. He apologized to Raja for his behaviour, and Sumeir accepted his fault. Raja assured them his friendship would never cause them harm. Bhola and Sumeir also assured him that -even if his friendship caused them injury, they would not complain for the sake of their country. Raja was pleased. Three friends overcame their differences and enjoyed the wedding.

Moral – Always cherish your friends and their friendship.

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Princess Indrani and Farmer | Folktale of India

Princess Indrani was King Arya's only daughter. King Arya raised his daughter Indrani very lovingly and pampered her a lot. Being the only daughter of the King, her every demand was fulfilled. But Princess Indrani was very prudent. She valued her father’s affection and never misused her power. 

When she was 20 years old, Princess Indrani met Surya, a farmer. She fell deeply in love with Surya, who belonged to a very humble background. Princess Indrani was ready to leave the palace to be Surya’s wife.

Soon, they both decided to get married. Surya and Indrani met King Arya to seek permission for the marriage. King Arya was very happy for his daughter. He asked Surya, an orphan, to stay in the palace after marriage, and he happily agreed.

King Arya arranged for a lavish ceremony. Royals of far and near kingdoms were invited. King Bala was too invited. He was a very close friend of King Arya.

‘My friend, you are making a big mistake by marrying your daughter to that poor farmer,’ said King Bala.

‘But they will stay with me after marriage, and one day I will make him King,’ said King Arya.

‘That day, he will kill you and your daughter,’ said King Bala.

King Bala’s words made King Arya repent his decision. But all the arrangements had been made, and if he cancelled the wedding, who would marry Princess Indrani.

King Bala proposed to his son, Prince Arjun, to marry Princess Indrani. King Arya declared that he would arrest Surya and put him in jail. Princess Indrani was shocked to learn about her father’s behaviour.

Days passed, and Surya suffered in jail. Unaware of how long he would live there. Surya wondered where Princess Indrani was.

One day, he got a chance to run away from the jail. Surya changed his looks entirely and grew thick bread. He learned about Princess Indrani’s marriage to Prince Arjun. His heart was filled with rage and sadness. He decided to meet Princess Indrani and went to their Kingdom. He chose to kill Prince Arjun.

King Arya, too, was in Prince Arjun’s kingdom and was unaware of Surya’s successful attempt to run from prison. King Arya’s minister reached to give him the news. He was furious at learning the information.

Worried about Prince Arjun’s well-being, he decided to be his guard. He stayed beside him all day. Fear of Surya taking away Arjun’s life gripped him. When Surya reached the palace. Sneaking, he went to meet Prince Arjun. He and Arjun informed King Arya that his life was in danger. Surya told him about a group of goons coming to attack him. King Arya attacked Surya. But Arjun asked Arya to leave Surya.

Arjun understood that Surya was here to protect him. After a while, Arjun’s minister informed him that Surya’s news was right. King Arya begged Surya for his forgiveness. Surya forgave him and wished Arjun and Princess Indrani good luck in their marriage.

Arjun laughed, ‘I am not married to Indrani. I married her cousin, Princess Damyanti.’

Surya was surprised to hear these words. Indrani came running to meet him; her wait turned into a beautiful reward.

King Arya happily got Princess Indrani and Surya married. Arjun arranged for their marriage.

Moral – Waiting with patience is always worthwhile.

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The Power of Criticism | Folktale of India

Once upon a time, there lived a goldsmith named Ramanlal. His loved his work.

He was very hard working and very passionate about his craft. He had many clients belonging to affluent families. He learned his craft from his father. As this was his family business, he put his soul into it. 

People from far off villages too came to him. Usually, ladies would arrive and would pick jewelry designs from his catalog. His catalog consisted of sketch designs made by him. Ladies would happily pick one from them and purchase. But there was one girl named Lalita who gave him a tough time. Lalita was the only daughter of a wealthy merchant. Though she stayed five villages away from Ramalal’s village. She used to travel and come to meet him.

After seeing the catalog, she used to criticize the design. And give suggestions to improve it.

This attitude of hers often fumed Ramalal. But he had no choice but to listen. As his father taught him to be patient with the clients.

One day Ramalal felt that Lalita had offended him beyond his level of patience. 

She got him a jewelry design sketch of her own.

‘Your designs are too old,’ said Lalita handing him a sketch.

‘Why don’t you get it made from where you got this design,’ irritated, Ramanlal replied.

‘This is my design, and I feel no one can take up the challenge to make it,’ she said.

Ramanlal felt the challenge in her words. Keeping his anger aside, he accepted the challenge. And promised her to give the jewelry in some days.

Ramanlal put his best craftsmen in the job, and they created good design.

Lalita didn’t express any happiness over the design; she simply paid and left.

Soon this became a habit for Lalita to give Ramalal her design. Her designs were so challenging that Ramanlal learned a lot from it. He started enjoying it.

After a few days, he started looking forward to receiving Lalita with her new design.

‘Sir, why are you putting so much hard work to make that lady happy?’ asked a craftsman.

Ramalal said that it is not about making Lalita happy. It was about him learning new things. I don’t care if my designs will ever make her satisfied. But I am learning new things.

From that day, none of his craftsmen expected gratitude or appreciation from Lalita. They just enjoyed her challenges.

They all learned the fact that your critique is your most prominent teacher.

Moral- Keep learning new things and never be outdated.

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