Shabari's Long Wait
In the forest lived a gentle old woman named Shabari. For many, many years she had waited to meet Rama.
Every single day, she swept the path clean. She picked fresh fruit. She said, "Maybe today Rama will come."
Years passed, but Shabari never lost patience or hope. Her love kept her waiting with a happy heart.
Then one bright day, Rama finally walked down her path!
Shabari's long, patient wait had come true at last. Her eyes filled with happy tears.
Good things are worth waiting for with patience and hope.
PatienceDid you know?
Shabari is remembered as one of Rama's most devoted and patient friends.
Try this at home
Wait patiently for your turn today without complaining.
Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
Who did Shabari wait to meet?
Answer: Rama
What did she do every day?
Answer: Swept the path and picked fruit
How did Shabari wait?
Answer: With patience and hope
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