Children's Stories
Gentle, simple retellings of beloved stories — to share with the little ones at bedtime, each with a kind thought to carry away.
104 stories to explore
Little Krishna and the Butter
A mischievous little boy, a pot of butter, and a mother who could not stay cross for long.
The Whole World in His Mouth
Yashoda peeks into a little boy's mouth and sees something astonishing.
Krishna and the Serpent Kaliya
A poisoned river, a dancing boy, and a humbled snake.
The Mountain Umbrella
When the rains came down, a little cowherd held up a whole hill.
Krishna and Sudama's Rice
A poor friend brings a humble gift to a king — and is loved all the more for it.
The Never-Ending Sari
In her hardest moment, a friend's promise stretched on and on.
Shabari's Sweet Berries
An old woman waits her whole life to share a handful of fruit.
Hanuman Finds His Friend
A mighty monkey discovers the one he was meant to serve.
The Great Leap
To help a friend, Hanuman jumps across the whole sea.
The Little Squirrel's Help
While mighty monkeys built a bridge, a tiny squirrel did its bit too.
Bharata and the Sandals
A brother rules a kingdom in someone else's name.
The Night of a Thousand Lamps
Why homes across India glow with little lamps each autumn.
When Baby Hanuman Chased the Sun
A hungry little monkey mistakes the sun for a ripe fruit.
Rama in His Heart
Hanuman proves where his love truly lives.
Ganesha Wins the Race
Two brothers, one great race, and a very clever answer.
Ganesha's Broken Tusk
How the great epic was written down without a single pause.
Why the Moon Hides
A giggle at someone's tumble teaches the moon a lesson.
The Boy Who Hugged the Lingam
A devoted child's love is stronger than fear.
The Throat of Blue
When the world was in danger, one chose to swallow the pain himself.
Bringing the River to Earth
A prince's long patience brings a sacred river down from the sky.
Kannappa's Gift
A rough hunter offers the only thing he can — and it is enough.
Prahlada's Brave Heart
A young prince who would not stop believing, no matter what.
Dhruva, the Boy Who Became a Star
A small boy with a very big determination.
The Elephant Who Called for Help
Caught by a crocodile, a great elephant learns who to call.
The Three Little Steps
A small boy asks a generous king for only three steps of land.
The Little Fish and the Flood
A tiny fish repays a kindness by saving the world.
Nachiketa's Big Questions
A fearless boy asks the lord of endings the deepest question of all.
Satyakama Speaks the Truth
A boy's honesty about not knowing wins him a great teacher.
From Robber to Poet
How a man who took from others learned to give the world a song.
Arjuna and the Bird's Eye
A lesson in what it means to truly focus.
Ekalavya's Devotion
A forest boy who taught himself by sheer dedication.
The Questions by the Lake
A patient prince answers riddles to save his brothers.
The Faithful Dog
A king refuses heaven itself rather than abandon a friend.
The Clever Thirsty Crow
A famous little tale told to children for hundreds of years.
The Monkey and the Crocodile
A quick-thinking monkey outwits a hungry friend.
The Lion and the Clever Rabbit
A small rabbit ends a fierce lion's bullying with its wits.
The Tortoise Who Talked Too Much
Two geese, a stick, and a tortoise who just couldn't stay quiet.
The Faithful Mongoose
A hasty judgement teaches a heartbreaking lesson.
The Four Clever Friends
A deer, a crow, a mouse, and a turtle prove friendship is the best protection.
The Dreaming Beggar
A pot of porridge and a head full of daydreams.
Meera's Song of Love
A princess who sang to God and feared nothing.
Namdev Runs After the Dog
A saint sees the divine even in a hungry stray.
The Ganga in the Bowl
A humble cobbler proves that a pure heart carries holiness anywhere.
Jatayu the Brave Bird
An old eagle gives everything to help a friend in trouble.
The Golden Deer
A too-beautiful deer hides a clever trap.
The Stone That Came Alive
A single touch of kindness ends a long, lonely wait.
The Demon Who Danced
A dangerous wish is undone by a clever dance.
The Hunter's Long Night
A hungry hunter accidentally keeps the most loving vigil of all.
Nandi the Patient Bull
Why a calm white bull sits forever at the temple door.
The Promise in the Pillar
A boy's faith that God is everywhere is put to the test.
The Churning of the Great Ocean
Two sides must work together to win the greatest treasures.
The Tortoise Beneath the Mountain
When the churning mountain began to sink, who held it up?
Savitri's Clever Love
A wise wife follows the lord of endings and out-talks him with kindness.
Shravan Carries His Parents
A devoted son carries his elderly parents to see the world.
King Shibi and the Little Dove
A king keeps his word to protect, whatever the cost.
The Wishing Cow
A king learns that some treasures cannot be taken by force.
Krishna and Vidura's Banana Peels
A guest who tastes only the love in the food.
The Single Grain of Rice
One leftover grain feeds a hungry crowd.
The Boy Who Listened in the Womb
How young Abhimanyu learned half a secret — and learned to be brave.
Bhima and the Old Monkey's Tail
A strong man learns humility from a tail he cannot lift.
The Blue Jackal
A jackal pretends to be a king — until the truth slips out.
The Goat That Became a Dog
Three tricksters make an honest man doubt his own eyes.
The Clever Friend and the Lion's Bones
Three learned friends bring danger to life; one wise friend stays cautious.
The Mice That Ate Iron
A trick for a trick teaches an honest lesson.
The Jackal and the War Drum
A scary noise turns out to be nothing to fear.
The Crane and the Clever Crab
A greedy crane meets one fish too smart for him.
The Elephants and the Grateful Mice
Tiny friends repay a great kindness.
The Songs That Floated
When his poems were thrown in the river, the saint simply waited.
The Temple That Turned Around
A humble devotee is kept outside — so the deity comes to him.
The Garland of Faith
A trusting saint leaves it all to God — and is never let down.
Tenali Rama and the Thieves
A witty courtier tricks robbers into doing his chores.
The King and the Riddle-Spirit
A brave king carries a clever spirit who tells riddling tales.
The King Who Never Lied
A king loses everything but his honesty — and wins it all back.
Krishna's Quiet Advice
On a hard day, a friend gives the gentlest, wisest counsel.
Hanuman Brings the Mountain
When the healing herb couldn't be found, Hanuman brought the whole hill.
The Boys Who Sang the Story
Two brave young singers tell a king his own tale.
Guha the Boatman's Friend
A prince treats a humble ferryman as a true brother.
Ganesha and the Rich Man's Feast
A boastful treasure-keeper learns the limits of showing off.
The Sage and the Little Squirrel's Cousin
A sage learns patience from the smallest of creatures.
The Meddling Monkey
A famous fable about poking your nose where it doesn't belong.
The Bird With Two Heads
One body, two heads, and a quarrel that helps no one.
The Wise Old Gander's Warning
Good advice ignored leads the flock into a net.
The Rabbits and the Moon
A clever rabbit chief saves his warren from a herd of elephants.
God at the Grindstone
A servant-saint who felt the divine helping with her chores.
Surdas Who Saw With His Heart
A blind poet describes Krishna more beautifully than anyone who could see.
Eknath Who Would Not Anger
A man tries all day to make a gentle saint lose his temper.
Tulsidas and the Helpful Stranger
A devoted poet is quietly helped by the friend he writes about.
Andal's Flower Garland
A young girl's innocent love makes her offering all the sweeter.
The Miser Who Learned to Give
A stingy rich man is gently shown the joy of generosity.
The Child Fed by the Goddess
A crying toddler is comforted with a cup of divine milk.
Rantideva's Last Meal
A king gives away his very last food to those who need it more.
The Honest Woodcutter
A poor man's truthfulness is worth more than gold.
Durga and the Long Battle
When no one else could stop the bully, a fearless mother stepped forward.
Saraswati's Wise Swan
Why the goddess of learning rides a swan that can sort milk from water.
The Salt in the Water
A wise father shows his son something that's real even when unseen.
The Sage Who Gave His All
When the world needed help, one sage offered the only thing he had left.
Krishna and the Bent Woman
A small act of kindness straightens a lifelong sorrow.
The Mouse Who Wanted the Strongest
A little mouse searches the whole world for a husband — and learns who she is.
The Jackal and the Bowstring
A jackal with food enough wants just a little more — and loses everything.
The Little Sparrow's Friends
A tiny bird and her small friends teach a giant a lesson.
The Swan and the Boastful Crow
A crow challenges a swan to a flying contest — and learns about pride.
The Foolish Camel and the Sly Jackal
A camel who follows flattery into danger.
The Grateful Parrot's Tree
A parrot's loyalty to an old tree moves the heavens.
Where Lakshmi Loves to Stay
The goddess of good fortune prefers kindness to grandness.