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Small hands, generous hearts

Begin with the fruit seller, then meet Rama’s smallest helper. Finish with Krishna’s welcome for Sudama. Ask how each gift is valuable even before any reward arrives.

3 readingsAbout 11 minutes of reading

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  1. A fruit seller offers fruit to Krishna, who brings a few grains
    Reading 1 · Story3 min read

    Krishna and the fruit seller

    Krishna brings grain to buy fruit, but most of it slips through his fingers. The fruit seller has a choice to make.

    Wonder together: Why does it matter that the fruit seller gave the fruit before seeing the jewels?

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  2. Rama reaches towards a sand-covered squirrel as vanaras build the bridge behind them
    Reading 2 · Story4 min read

    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?

    Wonder together: If you were one of the big workers, what could you change so the squirrel could join in?

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  3. Krishna welcomes Sudama, holding his hands, with Rukmini and a little cloth bundle nearby
    Reading 3 · Story4 min read

    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?

    Wonder together: Before any miracle happened, what had Krishna already given Sudama?

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Three stories about giving, belonging and friendship, with room to draw and think together.

The PDF includes the complete readings, family notes and sources, a worksheet for each reading, and a final reflection page. Use one reading at a time.

English · 11 pages · A4 · 0.6 MB

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