moral stories

Tenali solves a complex puzzle using just a handful of grain.

Tenali proves his point by pulling at the roots of a problem.

A truthful cow keeps her promise to a tiger, proving that truth is the highest virtue.

Three hungry travelers trick a stingy village into making a delicious soup from a stone, teaching them the joy of sharing.

Two bodies get heads swapped. Who is the husband?

Tenali proves that betting on impossible things makes one foolish.

Tenali proves that a cat won't drink milk if it has been burnt before.

A bird with two heads quarrels with itself, leading to a tragic end.

Six blind men touch different parts of an elephant and argue about what it is, teaching a lesson about perspective and truth.

A jackal accidentally falls into a vat of blue dye and pretends to be a king sent by the gods, only to be discovered when he hears his own kind howling.

A little boy sets out to get a drum but keeps giving away his finding to help others, eventually being rewarded with the very drum he wanted.

A brahmin builds castles in the air and loses everything in a moment of daydreaming.

Tenali's theft of brinjals leads to a hilarious cover-up with his son.

A crow couple uses their wit to defeat a wicked cobra threatening their family.

A wise crow uses strategy to defeat the powerful owls who are their natural enemies.

Akbar asks how many crows are in the kingdom, and Birbal gives a witty answer.

The King thinks a man is unlucky, but Tenali proves the King is the unlucky one.

Betal asks who is the most delicate of three queens.

Birbal humorously points out the Emperor's connection to a donkey.

The hare king uses his wit to protect his community from a herd of mighty elephants.

A sparrow seeks revenge on an arrogant elephant who destroyed her nest, proving that intelligence and teamwork are stronger than physical size.

An elephant and a tailor are friends until the tailor plays a mean trick. The elephant teaches him a lesson about respect.

A poor shoemaker and his wife are helped by mysterious elves who make beautiful shoes at night, and they return the kindness.

A young boy named Ping is ashamed when his seed fails to grow, but his honesty earns him the Emperor's greatest reward.

In a quiet village, a farmer discovered a frozen snake while working in his field. Feeling pity for the creature, he took it home and warmed it by the...

Once, in a small coastal village, a humble fisherman named Samir cast his net into the sea. To his surprise, he caught a magical fish that ...

Once upon a time, in a serene and beautiful lake, there lived three fish. They were good friends but very different in their nature. The first fish wa...

A deer, a crow, a mole, and a tortoise show the power of true friendship as they work together to save each other from a hunter.

A frog king invites a serpent to defeat his enemies, but soon regrets his decision.

One day, a little mouse was scurrying around in search of food when he came across a big basket filled with rice. His eyes widened with joy. “So much ...

Tenali teaches the greedy Brahmins a lesson they will never forget.

Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived two kind children named Ria and Sam. One sunny afternoon, they were walking back home from school when ...

In a small village, there lived a poor farmer who owned a special hen. This hen laid a shiny, golden egg every morning. The farmer was so happy and be...

A hermit transforms a mouse into various animals to protect it, but when the mouse-turned-tiger tries to eat the hermit, he learns a lesson about gratitude.

Four friends bring a lion to life, but who is the smart one?

A hungry jackal gets scared by a loud noise but learns that fear is often baseless.

In a grand kingdom, there lived a wise old man known for his great knowledge. One day, the king, curious and puzzled, called the old man to his court....

A camel trusts a lion and his conniving friends, learning a hard lesson about betrayal.

A lion falls in love with a farmer's daughter and agrees to give up his teeth and claws, learning a harsh lesson about vulnerability and common sense.

Once upon a time, in a big, green forest, there lived a mighty lion. He was the king of the jungle, with a golden mane and a loud roar that made all t...

A hardworking hen asks her friends for help making bread, but they all refuse until it's time to eat it, teaching a lesson about contribution.

A brave mongoose protects a sleeping baby from danger, teaching a farmer and his wife a lesson about jumping to conclusions.

A poor boy named Ma Liang receives a magic paintbrush that brings his drawings to life, and he uses it to help the poor while resisting a greedy Emperor.

In a small village, a poor woman lived with her only child. They often struggled to have enough to eat. One day, while walking in the woods, the woman...

Once upon a time, there was a king named Midas who loved gold more than anything else in the world. He believed that having lots of gold would make hi...

Birbal uses his daughter's wit to prove the absurdity of an impossible demand.

A clever monkey befriends a crocodile, but when the crocodile's wife wants to eat the monkey's heart, the monkey must use his wits to survive.

A monkey's curiosity leads to trouble when he interferes with a woodcutter's work.

Betal asks who among the three suitors is truly generous.

A sage turns a mouse into a girl, but her true nature remains unchanged.

A donkey who thinks he is a great singer ignores the advice of his friend the jackal, leading to a painful lesson about knowing when to stay quiet.

A servant offers his head to save his King. Is it duty or love?

A secret revealed can cause great harm, as learned by characters in this tale.

In a lush green forest, there lived a beautiful peacock with feathers that sparkled in vibrant colors. The peacock loved to show off and often strutte...

A fast rabbit challenges a slow tortoise to a race, only to learn a valuable lesson about consistency and pride.

A stonecutter wishes to be more powerful, transforming into the sun, a cloud, and a mountain, only to realize that he was powerful enough as he was.

A cunning stork tricks fish into letting him carry them to a 'safe' pond, but a wise crab discovers his deceit and teaches him a lesson.

A foolish crow challenges a swan to a flying contest and learns a lesson about humility.

A tortoise who cannot stop talking falls to his doom while being carried by two swans, teaching a lesson about the importance of listening.

Experts debate the sweetest sound, but Birbal's answer touches the heart.

A thief sacrifices his life to save a promise. Why?

On a hot summer day, a thirsty crow flew over a village, desperately searching for water. After a long search, he spotted a pitcher in a garden. Excit...

Three men want to marry a girl. Who deserves her most?

A country mouse visits his city cousin but decides that a simple, safe life is better than a rich, dangerous one.

A neighboring king tests Birbal's wisdom by hiding among identical lookalikes.

A dilemma about who has the right to claim a child.

Once in a small village, there were two best friends who did everything together. One day, they decided to go on a hike in the forest. As they walked ...

Once upon a time, two goats lived on opposite sides of a narrow bridge. One day, they both wanted to cross the bridge at the same time. As they met in...

A duckling who looks different is teased and bullied until he grows up to discover he is actually a beautiful swan.

In a lush jungle, there lived a wise and colorful parrot. All the animals admired the parrot for its bright feathers and clever advice. Whenever they ...

Once, a hungry wolf wandered through the forest, looking for food. Soon, he spotted a little lamb drinking water from a clear stream. The wolf’s mouth...

Tenali finds a way to weigh an elephant when no scale is big enough.