The Shiny Golden Deer
One day, a deer with shiny golden fur pranced near the hut. It sparkled like sunshine!
"Oh, how lovely!" said Sita. "I wish I could see it up close."
Rama went to gently follow the deer, so Sita could enjoy it. Lakshmana stayed to keep Sita safe.
But the sparkly deer led Rama far, far away. It was not an ordinary deer at all.
Later, everyone learned a gentle lesson: not everything that looks shiny is what it seems. It is wise to think calmly before chasing after shiny things.
Not everything shiny is good for us. Think calmly before you wish.
Thinking Before WishingDid you know?
The golden deer is one of the most famous moments in the whole Ramayana.
Try this at home
Before wanting something new, stop and think if you really need it.
Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
What colour was the deer's fur?
Answer: Golden
Who wished to see it up close?
Answer: Sita
What is the gentle lesson?
Answer: Think calmly before you wish
Bring this story to life
In the Superkids app your child reads this story with pictures, hears it read aloud, answers the questions as a game, and earns stars for every story finished.
Start freeNo card needed.
