Ramu Trusts his Instinct | Folktale of India

Once upon a time, there lived two farmers called Ramu and Bhola. Ramu and Bhola worked in the fields of landlord Shankar. They both aspired to have their farms one day. Ramu and Bhola earned a tiny amount. They could hardly save. But with their determination and hard work, they saved a decent amount. 

Eagerly waiting to buy a piece of land. Ramu and Bhola searched to buy the land. But the land they liked was costly. So, they decided to buy the land together as co-owners.

One day, landlord Shankar told them about his land far from the town. He wished to sell it as he was ageing and wanted to avoid long-distance travel. Ramu and Bhola expressed their desire to buy it. They went to see the land. It was relatively barren. Ramu liked the land, but Bhola was disappointed and apprehensive about whether the land would pay them back. But Ramu was very optimistic that he could grow crops on the barren land with his hard work. After returning from land, they met Shankar. To their surprise, Shankar quoted a significantly lower price. Now, Bhola was very sure that land was of no use. However, Ramu was overjoyed to hear the price. But Bhola backed out. Ramu’s savings were not enough to buy the land. Shankar offered Ramu a loan. Ramu purchased the land. He happily shifted to that side of the village. Bhola thought Ramu’s decision was a bad one. He could have waited like him.

Ramu went to the land and built his hut. He worked hard day and night. He also sowed seeds of vegetables and flowers, sold them, and earned a few dollars. After two years of hard work, he was able to grow rice and wheat crops. Ramu went to meet Shankar to return his money. There, he met Bhola, who was still working for Shankar. Bhola was happy to be proved wrong by Ramu.

Moral- Hard work always pays.

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Tara’s Generosity | Folktale of India

Once upon a time, there lived a merchant called Mandara. He lived alone in his bungalow. His parents died a few years ago. He had no siblings. Mandara never complained of his misery. He concentrated on his work and considered his employees servants like his family. 

Because of his loving nature, he had some good friends, too. But living alone in a bungalow was very painful for Mandara. One night, he grieved in pain and left the bungalow and walked to the woods. He stopped near the river and started crying loudly. Another sound of crying overpowered his cries. He looked around and saw a baby in a basket.

He bought the baby home and started looking after it. He named her Tara. Mandara was overjoyed to have someone at home. Tara became his world. He always dressed up Tara like a doll, and Tara’s smile made him smile, too. Years passed, and Tara was now five years old.

Mandara’s uncle, who lived in another village, came to meet him. He got a marriage proposal from his friend’s daughter for Mandara. Mandara agreed to get married. He thought Tara would have a mother.

Tara was happy to have a mother, Maya. Maya was a lovely-looking woman. But Tara’s beauty filled her with immense jealousy. Mandara’s love for Tara made her hate Tara even more.

Maya pretended to love Tara in front of Mandara. Once Mandara was gone for a day’s work, she would beat her up. Mandara was unaware of Tara's plight.

‘I have to go on a long work trip. I will be back in a month,’ said Mandara.

He started his journey. Taking the opportunity, Maya threw Tara out of the house. Crying, Tara walked to the woods. An old woman living in a hut near the jungle saw Tara. She took Tara to her home, and she started living with her.

Once Mandara was back, he asked about Tara.

Maya cried, ‘Tara went to the village fair and has not returned since then.’

Mandara started looking for her like a madman. He cried a lot. Mandara’s servant told him about Maya’s truth. Mandara threw Maya out of the home. Maya begged for his forgiveness.  

Mandara left for the jungle to search for Tara. After a month, he was able to locate Tara. Tara was elated to see Mandara.

‘Father, I knew you would come to take me,’ said Tara.

‘I threw that lady out of the house,’ said Mandara.

‘You didn’t do the right thing to the mother,’ said Tara.

Tara’s generosity touched Mandara’s heart. They both looked for Maya. They found Maya begging near the temple. Maya had learned her lesson. Maya, Mandara, and Tara lived happily ever after.

Moral- Generosity is the biggest blessing; own it!

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Bhola’s Deserted Bungalow | Folktale of India

A very long time ago, a farmer called Bhola lived there. Bhola inherited a vast land on the farm from his maternal grandfather. Bhola was elated to receive the news and decided to visit the place to check out his inheritance. Though Bhola was a farmer, he was relatively well-off. This new land was like the icing on the cake for him.  

But who doesn’t like the money? Bhola, too, went to see it. He couldn’t remember much about the place as he rarely visited his grandfather’s home. He was only five years old when he went there last. His friend Surya accompanied him. Surya was jealous of Bhola. He felt Bhola didn’t need this land, as he already had a lot.

Surya felt Bhola should give this land to him as a gift as Surya was poor. But Bhola was in no such mood. Though he supported Surya by giving him money occasionally, he wasn’t that generous to let go of vast land. Bhola was aware of Surya’s feelings for him. But he ignored it. When they reached there. The caretaker escorted them to a bungalow at one corner of enormous land. The bungalow had an eerie feeling. Surya and Bhola were scared. But they had no choice but to live there. They decided to leave the following morning. Bhola agreed to refurbish the bungalow.

After having a lavish dinner, Surya and Bhola strolled in the garden. There, Surya spotted a lady in a white sari. Surya started shouting that he saw a ghost. Bhola wouldn’t believe his ears, and he accused Surya of spreading the wrong rumour so that he would give the property to Surya. Surya started crying.

The caretaker then explained to Bhola that there was indeed a ghost who lived in the bungalow. And the spirit was protecting the pot of gold kept in the bungalow. Surya and Bhola started looking for a pot of gold. But Surya didn’t speak to Bhola. Bhola apologized to him, but he didn’t talk. Surya was severely hurt. Surya spotted the pot of gold. Suddenly, the ghost in a white sari attacked Bhola. Surya ran with the pot of gold. Bhola cursed Surya. The ghost was about to kill Bhola. When Surya came back, he had got the caretaker with him. Surya and the caretaker rescued Bhola. Bhola apologized for doubting Surya when he ran away. Surya said that he ran only to bring help.

Surya gave the pot of gold to Bhola. Surya left the bungalow. Just then, the caretaker came running. He stopped Surya and gave him the pot of Gold. Surya said, ‘Bhola would never give him such a big gift.’

The caretaker laughed and said, ‘It is a gift from your friend Bhola.’

Surya took it. The caretaker laughed and said, ‘You both are friends, but you both doubt each other a lot.’

Moral- Never doubt a friend.

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Wit as Strong as your Will | Folktale of India

Once upon a time, there lived a king called Hari. Hari and his queen wife, Jaya, lived happily in their palace. Their kingdom was very prosperous, and Hari was revered a lot by his countrymen. After many years of marriage, Jaya gave birth to twin girls. 

The king was joyous at the birth of girls. But Jaya was not happy. She was worried about their dynasty. Hari gave his words of wisdom to Jaya and helped her overcome her fears.

‘Our daughters will take our dynasty ahead. They will rule after me,’ said Hari.

They named girls- Kanika and Kali. Girls were different from each other. They always competed with each other. As they knew, the capable one would be declared queen. Their competitive attitude became a worry for Jaya. However, Hari had some different plans. He got Kali and Kanika married. They thought this would put an end to their animosity. Instead, they drove their husbands into the race. Like sisters, even their husbands started competing with the support of their wives.

Hari and Jaya had to act. They asked their daughter and son-in-law to leave the palace and live on their own, and Hari declared in the kingdom that no one could help them.

The hardships of life warmed Kali towards Kanika. They realized the sibling bond. They started caring for each other. Even their husbands began liking each other. Jaya and Hari got them back to the palace. Then came the time when he had to declare the King. Jaya and Hari were worried that his daughter would grow apart again.

He didn’t wish to spoil this for anyone, so he shared his concerns with Jaya. Hari then visited his friend Tenali, who was known for his sharp wit. Tenali gave Hari a solution.

After reaching his palace, he called his daughters. He asked his daughter Kali if he loved Kanika enough. He asked Kanika the same question: ‘Are you willing to make sacrifices for your country?’ Both Kali and Kanika replied in affirmation. Kali and Kanika also accepted that they loved their sibling bond. He then divided his kingdom into two. He gave Kali one side of the land. He gave Kanika the other side of his kingdom.

He said, ‘Make your wit as strong as your will. And with your wit, run the kingdom.’

Kali and Kanika happily served their kingdom as Queens. They never disputed with each other. Tenali's solution transformed their will to help their countrymen to wit.

Moral- No problem is big enough not to have a solution.

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