LITTLE RAMA AND THE ELUSIVE MOON
One evening, Queen Kaushalya was sitting in the palace courtyard, cradling little Rama in her lap. The night sky was clear, and the full moon shone brightly. As Rama looked up, His little eyes twinkled with wonder.
Suddenly, He stretched out His tiny hands and said, “Mother, I want the moon!”
Kaushalya chuckled and said, “My dear child, the moon is far away. I cannot reach it.”
But little Rama insisted, pouting, “I want to play with it!”
Seeing His determination, Kaushalya thought for a moment and took Him to a large silver bowl filled with water. As she placed it before Him, the reflection of the moon appeared on the water’s surface.
“Look, Rama! The moon is now right in front of You,” she said, smiling.
Rama clapped His hands in delight and tried to catch it, but each time He touched the water, the moon’s reflection rippled and disappeared. He looked up at His mother, confused.
Kaushalya laughed gently and said, “The moon, like true happiness, cannot be captured by force. But if you remain patient, its light will always be with you.”
Little Rama listened carefully, storing this wisdom in His divine heart.
The Meaning of This Story: This sweet story teaches us that not everything in life can be grasped through force; some things, like joy and wisdom, must be experienced with patience and an open heart.
