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The Lumberjack and the Goddess Devi

Once upon a time, there was a kind lumberjack.

Lumberjack in a green shirt, holding an ax
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He worked hard every day cutting down trees.

Lumberjack chopping a tree with his ax
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One day, as he was chopping a tree near the river, his ax slipped from his hand and fell into the water.

Ax falling into the river, splash of water
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To his surprise, out of the water emerged a beautiful goddess named Devi.

Goddess Goddess Devi, shining brightly, emerging from water rising from the water, shining brightly
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Devi smiled at the lumberjack and said, 'You have freed me from the river. I will grant you one wish.'

Goddess Goddess Devi, shining brightly, emerging from water and the Lumberjack in a green shirt, holding an ax talking, a shining river in the background
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The lumberjack thought for a moment and said, 'I wish for a magical ax that never breaks or gets lost.'

Lumberjack holding a magical ax, glowing with power
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Devi granted his wish and handed him the magical ax.

Goddess Goddess Devi, shining brightly, emerging from water giving the Lumberjack in a green shirt, holding an ax the magical ax
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From that day on, the lumberjack became known for his incredible skills and never had to worry about losing his ax again.

Lumberjack chopping trees with the magical ax, other Lumberjack in a green shirt, holding an axs amazed
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He was grateful to Devi and promised to always use his powers for good.

Lumberjack kneeling and thanking Goddess Goddess Devi, shining brightly, emerging from water
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And so, the lumberjack continued to work happily, knowing that the goddess Devi was always watching over him.

Lumberjack smiling and chopping trees, goddess Goddess Devi, shining brightly, emerging from water shining from the sky
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Reflection Questions

  • How did the lumberjack's ax fall into the water?
  • Who emerged from the water after the ax fell?
  • What did the lumberjack wish for?

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