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Jharana, the Adventurous River

Once upon a time in a big, big forest, there was a playful river named Jharana.

A river flows through a green forest

Jharana was not just any river, but a most adventurous one! It flowed gracefully, down from the highest hill mountain, turning and swirling, splashing and gushing, and creating a beautiful fountain at the end of its journey!

A river flows down a mountain, splashing and creating a fountain

Jharana loved to explore new places. It would travel through thick forests and meadows, meeting all kinds of animals along the way. The frogs would jump with joy when they saw Jharana, and the birds would sing their sweet songs.

A river flows through a forest, meeting animals

One day, Jharana discovered a hidden cave. It was dark and mysterious, but Jharana was not afraid. It ventured inside, curious to find out what was hiding there. To its surprise, the cave led to a magical underground world filled with glittering gems.

A river finds a cave with gems inside

Jharana couldn't resist the sparkle of the gems and started to collect them. It decorated its riverbed with shiny pebbles, making the water shimmer and shine. All the animals were amazed by the beautiful sight and gathered around, admiring Jharana's treasures.

A river collects gems and animals admire them

But as Jharana continued to gather more gems, it realized that its riverbed was getting crowded. The water couldn't flow freely, and the animals were finding it difficult to drink or swim. Jharana understood that it needed to let go of some gems to keep everyone happy.

A river has crowded riverbed, animals are affected

Jharana carefully placed some gems back into the cave, creating a beautiful display for others to enjoy. The river felt lighter and happier. The animals thanked Jharana for considering their needs, and they all lived peacefully together in the forest.

A river puts some gems back in a cave, animals are grateful

From that day on, Jharana learned that true happiness comes from sharing and caring for others. It continued its adventurous journey, spreading joy and happiness wherever it flowed.

A river flows through the forest, spreading joy and happiness

Reflection Questions

  • Why did Jharana explore new places?
  • What did Jharana find inside the hidden cave?
  • What lesson did Jharana learn from its experience?

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