Indian English Stories: Stories have a special way of teaching us about life, kindness, and the power of doing good. Some stories make us smile, some make us think, and some stay in our hearts forever.
In this collection, you will find five simple yet meaningful Indian stories that show the beauty of honesty, kindness, and hard work. From a poor rickshaw driver’s honesty to a young girl’s dream of reaching the moon, each story carries a lesson that can inspire us in everyday life.
Sit back, read, and let these heartwarming tales remind you of the values that truly matter.
The Honest Rickshaw Driver
Ravi was a poor rickshaw driver in Mumbai. Every morning, he would wake up early and start his work, hoping to earn enough money to buy food for his family.
One day, an old man sat in his rickshaw and asked Ravi to take him to the railway station. When they reached the station, the old man got out in a hurry and forgot his small bag in the rickshaw. Ravi saw the bag and opened it. Inside, he found a lot of money and some papers.
Ravi knew the old man must be worried. He looked around but could not find him. Then he saw a police station nearby. He went inside and gave the bag to the police.
The next day, the old man came to Ravi’s house with the police. He was very happy and said, “You are a good man! You could have kept the money, but you returned it.” The old man gave Ravi a reward and also helped him buy a new rickshaw.
From that day, Ravi’s life became better. He worked hard and taught his children to always be honest.
Moral: Honesty always brings good results. When we do the right thing, life rewards us in unexpected ways.
The Talking Mango Tree
In a small village, there was a big mango tree near the river. The tree was full of juicy mangoes. Everyone in the village loved it. But there was a girl named Dimple who was very greedy.
One day, Dimple went to the tree alone. She looked around to make sure no one was watching. She climbed the tree and picked many mangoes. Suddenly, the tree spoke!
“Why are you taking so many mangoes, Dimple?” the tree asked.
Dimple was scared. “I… I love mangoes!” he said.
The tree laughed. “That is fine, but what about others? If you take too many, there won’t be any left for them.”
Dimple felt ashamed. She climbed down and put some mangoes back. From that day, She only took what she actually needed. The village people noticed that the tree had more mangoes than ever. They never knew the tree could talk, but Dimple always smiled when she looked at it.
Moral: Greed harms not just others but also ourselves. Sharing and thinking about others bring happiness to everyone.
The Girl Who Reached The Moon
Meena was a little girl from a small town. She loved to look at the sky at night. She would sit outside her house and stare at the moon, dreaming about touching it one day.
But Meena’s family was poor. Her father worked in a tea shop, and her mother stitched clothes. People laughed at Meena when she told them about her dream. “A poor girl like you can never become a scientist,” they said.
Meena did not listen to them. She studied hard. She read books under the streetlight because they had no electricity at home. Years passed, and Meena got a scholarship to study in a big college.
After many years of hard work, Meena became a space scientist. One day, she worked on a rocket that went to the moon. She smiled and thought, “I have finally touched the moon!”
Her whole town was proud of her. People who once laughed at her now told their children, “Be like Meena. Never stop dreaming
Moral: No dream is too big if you work hard. Believe in yourself, and never let others decide your future.
The Magic Clay Pot
Ramu was a poor farmer who lived in a small village. One day, while digging his field, he found an old clay pot. It looked ordinary, but when he placed a handful of rice inside, the pot filled itself with rice!
Ramu was amazed. He put some coins inside, and the pot doubled the money. He was happy but did not tell anyone about the magic pot.
But his greedy neighbor, Bhola, saw everything. One night, Bhola sneaked into Ramu’s house and stole the pot. He ran home, excited to test it. “Let me put my hand inside and take out gold!” he thought. But as soon as he placed his hand inside, the pot pulled him in!
The next morning, Ramu found his pot outside his house, but Bhola was nowhere to be seen. The pot never worked again, and Ramu understood that greed always leads to trouble.
Moral: Greed only brings loss. We should be happy with what we have.
The Boy Who Helped an Ant
Arjun was a kind-hearted boy who loved animals. One rainy day, he saw an ant struggling in the water. He carefully picked it up and placed it on dry ground. The ant waved its tiny legs as if saying “thank you.”
Years later, Arjun was walking in the forest when he fell into a deep hole. He tried to climb out, but the mud was too slippery. He shouted for help, but no one was nearby.
Then, he saw something surprising—a long line of ants carrying leaves and tiny twigs. They dropped them into the hole. Slowly, the pile became big enough for Arjun to step on and climb out!
He smiled and remembered the little ant he had saved long ago.
Moral: Kindness always comes back to you. A small good deed can bring great help when you least expect it.
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