Thoughtfulness
Ganesha’s journey around the world
Kartikeya has a swift peacock. Ganesha has a little mouse. How can they both travel around the whole world?
Little stories.
Lifelong wisdom.
Discover the stories, traditions, and little life lessons of Sanatan Dharma. A world of wonder to explore together.
Ganesha’s journey around the world · 4 min read
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What shall we explore today?
Choose a little time together. We’ll suggest a place to begin.
Flexible suggestions for reading with a grown-up. Adjust to your child’s pace; choices aren’t saved or tracked.
Krishna and Sudama’s little gift
Take turns reading if you like. Ask what a character noticed, then listen to each other's ideas.
- Read together (about 4 minutes).
- Talk about one question; leave the activity for another time if needed.
A question to share: Before any miracle happened, what had Krishna already given Sudama?
Open this readingTime is approximate and excludes video. Pause whenever you like.
Three stories to start with
Read together, choose a video in English or Hindi, then try a question or activity.
Friendship & generosity
Krishna and Sudama’s little gift
Sudama reaches a palace with a small bundle of rice. Will his old friend still have room for him?
Everyone matters
Rama and the little squirrel
A bridge needs great stones. A squirrel can carry only a little sand. Is there a place for such a small helper?
Where shall we wander?
A familiar favourite. A new discovery. Follow your curiosity.
Shri KrishnaFriendship, kindness & a little mischiefHanuman JiA big heart and boundless courageGanesh JiNew beginnings & thoughtful choicesShri RamService, friendship & keeping our promisesFestivalsThe stories behind our celebrationsShiv JiStillness, strength & careDevi MaaCourage, learning & abundancePrayersWords to understand and reflect onEveryday valuesPut a little wisdom into practice
Small journeys, meaningful discoveries
A few stories that belong together. Take them at your own pace.
3 readings
Saraswati Maa: learning and practice
Meet Saraswati Maa, explore a learning prayer and see a question differently with Ganesh Ji. Includes a free practice sheet.
3 readings
Lakshmi Maa: gratitude and sharing
Meet Lakshmi Maa, make a care map and explore gratitude through a guide and Krishna’s fruit-seller story.
3 readings
Navratri: three family sessions
Read about Durga Maa, Lakshmi Maa and Saraswati Maa. Explore safe helping, generous care and learning with a free English or Hindi activity pack.
3 readings
Shiv Ji: symbols, river and care
Notice a sacred image, follow Ganga’s descent and explore Maha Shivaratri. Three readings and a question notebook.
3 readings
Devi Maa: courage with care
Meet Durga Maa, explore Navratri traditions and practise ahimsa. Three guides and a safe helping plan.
3 readings
Shri Krishna: welcome a friend
Meet Shri Krishna, visit Sudama and share the fruit seller's kindness. Three readings and a friendship activity.
3 readings
Shri Ram: small acts of care
Meet Shri Ram, notice a squirrel's contribution and visit Shabari. Three readings about responsibility and welcome.
3 readings
Ganesh Ji: begin, wonder and welcome
Meet Ganesh Ji, explore his journey around the world and visit Kubera's feast. Three readings with family activities and story videos.
3 readings
Hanuman Ji: listen, care and help
Meet Hanuman Ji, read his first conversation with Shri Ram, then explore Mainaka's welcome. A gentle path into courage and devotion.
3 readings
Small hands, generous hearts
A fruit seller, a squirrel and an old friend: three ways to give with care.
3 readings
A little kindness goes a long way
Stories about caring, sharing, and making room for others.
2 readings
Brave hearts, curious minds
Discover how courage and a thoughtful pause can work together.
3 readings
Stories to bring us together
A homecoming, a family, and a friend at the door.
6 readings
A family festival shelf
Six festival introductions, each with a small activity to try together.
8 readings
Sacred images, thoughtful questions
Meet Ganesh Ji, Hanuman Ji, Shri Krishna, Shri Ram, Shiv Ji and Devi Maa through sacred images, stories and everyday reflections.
3 readings
Understand a little prayer
Three Sanskrit prayers with simple English and Hindi explanations.
4 readings
Little lessons, everyday actions
Practise seva, ahimsa and gratitude in situations children recognise.
3 readings
Care along the Ramayana journey
A welcome, a responsibility and an offer of help across three encounters.
The best part happens after the story.
“What would you have done?” One small question can become a wonderful conversation. Every story comes with a little something to talk about together.
A note for grown-ups