Top suggestions for a time, there was a poor farmer named Ramu who lived in a small village. He worked hard every day in his fields. Even though he was poor, he was very honest and kind. One day, while cutting wood near a river, his axe slipped from his hand and fell into the water. Ramu became very sad because it was his only axe. Suddenly, a river fairy appeared. She asked, “Why are you crying?” Ramu replied, “My axe fell into the river. I cannot afford another one.” The fairy went into the water and brought out a golden axe. “Is this your axe?” she asked. Ramu said, “No, that is not mine.” Then she brought a silver axe. “Is this yours?” Again Ramu replied, “No.” Finally, she brought out an old iron axe. Ramu smiled and said, “Yes! That is my axe.” The fairy was happy with his honesty. She said, “You are a truthful man. You may keep all three axes as a reward.” R |