Short stories are fun and full of magic! They teach us good things like sharing, being kind, helping others, and saying sorry. Each story has cute characters like animals, kids, or toys who teach important lessons. Stories help us understand how to be good friends, stay happy, and solve problems. Let’s read and enjoy these little adventures together!
myNachiketa happily presents 5-line bedtime stories for kids with morals (ideal for the age of 3-5 years) to develop a love for storytelling from an early age.
1. Honest Rohan and the Apple
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Rohan who loved apples. One day, he saw a shiny red apple fall from Mr. Sharma’s tree into his yard. Rohan picked it up and wanted to eat it, but he remembered that the apple wasn’t his. He took the apple back to Mr. Sharma and said, “This fell from your tree.” Mr. Sharma smiled and gave Rohan not one, but two apples, saying, “Honesty is always rewarded!”
Moral: One should always be honest and truthful in life.
अनुद्वेगकरं वाक्यं सत्यं प्रियहितं च यत्।
स्वाध्यायाभ्यसनं चैव वाङ्मयं तप उच्यते॥
anudvegakaram vakyam satyam priyahitam cha yat
svadhyay abhyasanam chaiva vangmayam tapa uchyate
Meaning:
Disciplined speech is speaking truthfully in a kind and helpful way without hurting others.
2. The Thankful Butterfly
One sunny day, a little butterfly got caught in a spider’s web. A kind bird saw her and gently freed her from the web. The butterfly was so thankful that she said, "I will never forget your kindness!" Later, when the bird needed nectar for her thirsty chicks, the butterfly showed her the prettiest flowers. Together, they learned that saying "thank you" and helping each other makes everyone happy!
Moral: One should always be thankful to others for their help and support.
कृतज्ञता यः कर्ता स योगी विनियोजयेत्।
kritagyata yah karta sa yogi viniyojayet
Meaning:
A person who acts with gratitude and appreciates the support of others in their life is a true yogi (a person of high wisdom).
3. Little Mia’s Helping Hands
One day, Mia saw her mom struggling to carry groceries. “Let me help, Mom!” she said and carried a small bag inside. Later, Mia’s dad was fixing a broken chair, and she brought him his tools. Both her parents smiled and said, “Thank you, Mia! You are so thoughtful!” Mia felt happy and proud because helping and respecting her parents made her and her parents' day brighter.
Moral: One should always help and respect their parents.
मातृ देवो भव, पितृ देवो भव
matr devo bhava, pitr devo bhava
Meaning:
Treat your mother as a God; treat your father as a God. Worship them as Bhagwan.
4. Lily’s Lost Ball
Lily was playing in the park when her friend Mohan accidentally kicked her favourite ball into a muddy puddle. Lily felt upset, but when she saw Mohan say, “I’m really sorry, Lily. I didn’t mean to,” she took a deep breath and forgave him. Together, they cleaned the ball and continued playing happily. Lily realized that forgiving him made her feel lighter. Mohan realized his mistake and said sorry at the right time.
Moral: One should always forgive others and bring happiness to all.
क्षमा बलमशक्तानाम् शक्तानाम् भूषणम् क्षमा।
क्षमा वशीकृते लोके क्षमयाः किम् न सिद्ध्यति॥
kshama balam ashaktanam shaktanam bhushanam kshama
kshama vashikrte loke kshamaya kim na siddhyati
Meaning:
Forgiveness is the strength of the weak, it is an ornament (virtue) of the strong. Through forgiveness, the world can be won.
5. Maggie learns to stay calm
Once, a girl named Maggie got upset when her friend Bella took her ball without asking. Maggie wanted to shout loudly, but instead, she paused and took three deep breaths. “Bella, next time, please ask me first,” Maggie said calmly. Bella apologized and gave the ball back. They played together happily, and Maggie learned that staying calm solves problems faster than getting angry.
Moral: One should not get angry and should think calmly.
दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः।
वीत राग भयक्रोधः स्थितधीर्मुनिरुच्यते॥
duhkhesv anudvigna manah sukhesu vigata sprhah
vita raga bhaya krodhah sthita dhir munir ucyate
Meaning:
One whose mind is not disturbed by sorrows, one who is free from desire and is happy, is free from attachment, fear, and anger, such a person of steady wisdom is called a sage (muni).
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