Story 2021: A Second Toy Store Across the Street in Dang, Nepal 

There was a family from Dang, Nepal, consisting of a mother, father, two daughters, and a son. The youngest daughter was in grade 5, the oldest in grade 10, and the son in grade 7. Both parents had worked very hard for many years and only spent money on necessary expenses. In this way, they had saved money little by little until they had enough to open a store. With that money, they had opened a toy store three months ago, where they sold all kinds of toys. 

All three children had helped almost every day for the past three months after they had first done their homework and other household chores. They helped in the store with cleaning, arranging, decorating, and other tasks. Financially, things were going very well in the first three months; the family made a profit and could use part of the profit for things they had always wanted to do but didn't have enough money for before. 

But suddenly, the whole situation changed. Another family opened an even larger store across from their store and sold the same types of toys, only at slightly cheaper prices than this family's. As a result, a portion of the customers started going to the new store across the street from the fourth month onward. Something had to be done, or else this family might have to close their store if not enough profit was made to cover the costs. 

Question of the day: What would you do if you were one of the five members of this family? 

Story 2022: Binza's Journey to Make an Even Better World

Binza, a 12-year-old girl from Birat Nagar, Nepal, wanted to change the world. She gave her classmates instructions on what they had to do to make a difference. At first, they followed her instructions and improved their character. But over time, they stopped following her guidance, and their character improvement ceased. Binza was very sad and blamed everyone, saying they were not good examples. "In the beginning, everyone listened to me, but for the past year, no one listens or takes me seriously, and in the last few weeks, they even mock me," Binza lamented to herself.

Discouraged, Binza sought help from Guru-Practice. She poured out her sadness to him. Halfway through her explanation, Guru-Practice already understood the situation.
"Are you a good example for your classmates?" asked Guru-Practice.
Binza replied, "Yes, Guru ji, I am a perfect example."

Guru-Practice said, "Okay, let's see how perfect you are. Are you always honest with your parents, teachers, and classmates?"
Binza was silent for a moment and then said, "No, Guru ji, sometimes I lie to my parents, teachers, and classmates."
Guru-Practice asked, "Binza, my child, do you do the things you expect from your classmates yourself?"
Again, Binza was silent for a moment and then said, "Yes, Guru-Practice, but not for the past year."

"Dear Binza, you have just answered the question for which you came to me. When I was in school, I wanted exactly the same as you—that everyone keep improving their ways and we together create an even better world. At first, it worked very well, but later I couldn't inspire anyone anymore. I blamed everyone but didn't honestly look at myself. But the day I looked at myself and started to improve my behavior, I could inspire everyone again."

Binza now understood the solution. She thanked Guru-Practice and gave the wise Guru a beautiful drawing she had made. She promised Guru-Practice and herself that she would never give instructions to others again without first practicing them herself and transforming herself even more.

Guru-Practice was very pleased and said, "You are a remarkable student. Would you put your signature and the date on your beautiful drawing? I will give it a place in this room so that I also remember to keep practicing values until the goal is achieved."
As a result, Binza became a great inspiration to everyone who knew her. She became successful in everything she did and, alongside her daily activities, became an exemplary Guru.

This story was created in July 2024 by Ssssb-guru Daju [Sunil Marapin] and can be used by anyone in Ssssb classes or other gatherings with the same purpose.

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Story 2025a: Final Report of Altaaf from Suriname [For 10 year and older] 

Altaaf, a student of class 4 from South America, Suriname, has received his final report. He has passed and will go to class 5. It is a very good report with many high grades. When Altaaf looked at his report, he was happy, but he also worried.  
He thought: "How will my parents react to that 5? How will my grandma and grandpa react?"  
He mostly thought about his aunt: "How will my dear Aunt Nefissa react? She has always helped me with studying and doing homework. I hope she doesn’t notice that 5 and won’t be disappointed in me." 
 

Today's question: What do you think of the report, and how would you react if you were Altaaf's parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle? 

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English,  Story 2025b for ages 5-9: A Turtle Joined a Running Race 

One day, the president of the animals decided to organize a running race. All kinds of animals participated, like a chicken, a dog, an elephant, a cow, a mouse, a horse, a turtle, and many more. All the other animals laughed at the turtle. "You're too slow, you can never win!" they shouted. 

But the turtle didn’t give up. He started running, slowly but determined. Along the way, he tripped once and fell behind. He felt sad and thought, "How will my parents react? What will my friends say?" But most of all, the turtle thought about his grandma, who always said: "Never compare yourself to others and always try your very best." 

After a long effort, the turtle finally reached the finish line. He didn’t win the race, but he felt proud. His parents and grandma gave him a big hug. "We’re proud of you!" they said. "You didn’t win, but you did your best, and that’s what matters." 

 
Today's questions:  
1] What do you think of this story? 
2] If you could be any animal, which animal would you want to be and why? 

English, For 10 and older: Story 2026a: Starting Your Own Business or Working for a Boss?

For 10 and older: Story 2026a: Starting Your Own Business or Working for a Boss?
 

Two girls in grade 9 in Nepal, Sasha and Liza, were discussing their future. Sasha wanted to start her own business and said, "I’m going to open my own company one day; working for a boss doesn’t appeal to me." Liza didn’t agree and replied, "I think working for a boss is better. Having your own business is too much hassle. My parents have a business, and they hardly have time for us. They never play games like tangram, dominoes, jump rope, Connect Four, Uno, magic cube, Scrabble, or stack high with us."

Sasha said, "I’ll handle things differently. I’ll divide the work properly and have enough time left for other things."
They almost started arguing and decided to go to Guru Practice for advice.

At Guru Practice, Sasha shared her opinion: "Guru Ji, could you please tell Liza that owning a business is much more fun?" Liza quickly responded, "That’s not true, Guru Ji. Can you please explain to Sasha that working for a boss causes less stress?"

Guru Practice smiled and said, "The most important thing isn’t what you do, but how you do it. Whether you own a business, work for a boss, are the Prime Minister of the country, a teacher, or something else, do your work as best as you can, and be loving, honest, and kind to everyone."

The girls understood and thanked Guru Practice. On their way home, Liza, who had initially been against it, said to Sasha,"Sasha, should we start a business together later?" And that’s exactly what they did. Their business became a great success, thanks to applying the wise lessons of Guru Practice, as they began practicing those teachings from that very day.

Today's Question: Shall we share our opinions on this story?

nepali, 10 ra usko mathi ko lagi Katha 2026a: Aafno Byapar Suru Garnu ki Bossa Kaam Garnu?

10 ra usko mathi ko lagi Katha 2026a: Aafno Byapar Suru Garnu ki Bossa Kaam Garnu?

Nepal ko grade 9 ma paddhne dui jana keti haru, Sasha ra Liza, afno bhabisya ko bare ma kura gariraheka thie.
Sasha lai aafno byapar suru garnu man thiyo, ra usle bhani, "Ma aago aafno byapar kholchu, bossa kaam garnu ta malai pattaudaina." Liza lai yo kura manparena ra usle jawaf di, "Ma ta sochchu bossa kaam garnu ramro ho. Aafno byapar ta dherai jhanjhat ho. Mero baba-aama ko byapar cha, ra tini haru sadhai hamro lagi samaya nikalna paudain. Uha haru kahile pani hamro sanga tangram, dominoes, jump rope, Connect Four, Uno, magic cube, Scrabble, ya stack high jasta khel haru kheldain."

Sasha le bhani, "Ma ta arko tarika le garnechu. Ma kam ramrai sangai batyaera garchu, ra aru kuraharu garna parya samaya nikalchu."

Dui jana jhyaum jhyaum jhagada garna thale ra bichar gare Guru Practice bata sujhab lina jane.

Guru Practice ko agadi Sasha le afno kura rakhi: "Guru Ji, Liza lai bujhaidinuhos na ki aafno byapar kholna dherai ramailo huncha!" Liza chito chito jawaf di, "Yo ta thik hoina, Guru Ji, Sasha lai samjhaidinuhos ki bossa ko lagi kaam garnu kam tanav dincha."

Guru Practice le hasaera bhan, "Mahatwapurna kura ke ho bhanda, timi le ke garcha ta hoina, tara kasari garchau ta ho. Timi le aafno byapar chalai raheko chau ki bossa kaam garcha, desh ko Prime Minister chau, teacher chau, ya aru kehi, apno kam jati ramro garna sakincha garnu parcha, ra sabaila prem, imandaari ra mitrabhav le byabahar garnu parcha."

Dui jana bujhe ra Guru Practice lai dhanaybad diye. Ghar farkane kram ma, Liza le, jo pahile birudh thiyo, Sasha sanga bhani, "Sasha, pachi jadai garera hami sangai byapar kholnu parchha?" Tehi gare, ra uniharuko byapar dherai safal bhayo, kina bhane Guru Practice ka sikshya haru tyahi din dekhi abhyas garnu thale.

Aaja ko Prashna: K ho, hami yo katha bare afno bichar dekhau?

English, Story 2026b for ages 5-9: Two Friends and the School Garden

English, Story 2026b for ages 5-9: Two Friends and the School Garden

Zara and Lina were best friends who loved helping in the school garden. Every day after class, they watered the plants and pulled out weeds. One day, they started talking about the future.

Zara said, "When I grow up, I want to have a garden! I’ll grow flowers, vegetables, and fruit, and sell them to people. With the money I earn, I’ll buy games."

Lina replied, "Great idea! I’ll open a toy shop, and you can buy games from me. I’ll buy vegetables from you!"

But then Zara said, "No, I’ll open the toy shop, and you can grow the vegetables!"

The girls started arguing. Finally, they decided to ask their SSSSB Guru for advice.

The Guru listened and said, "You both have great ideas! Why not work together? Start by taking care of the school garden together."

And that’s what they did! They worked hard, helped each other, and even had time to play. Everyone was proud of the school garden thanks to Zara and Lina’s teamwork and good manners.

Today's Question: How did you like the story? What’s your favorite flower, vegetable, or fruit?

Story 2027A: Two Friends from Congo and Nepal in Mumbai

Story 2027A: Two Friends from Congo and Nepal in Mumbai

Story 2027a: Two Friends from Congo and Nepal in Mumbai

It was vacation time, and Zalima from Congo and Binza from Nepal met each other in Mumbai, near the house of their SSSSB Guru Kusumaa. While sitting in a park, they talked about school, vacations, and holidays.

Binza: "I really like school, how about you?"

Zalima: "School is fun, but vacation is much better! And it's also really important to study well."

Binza: "Yes, vacation is amazing! In Nepal, we celebrate many holidays, like Dashain. We get presents, but I actually prefer giving presents over receiving them!"

Zalima: "In Congo, we mostly celebrate Christmas. It's a big celebration with music and dancing, and we also give a lot of presents. But I really love spending time with family."

Binza: "That sounds lovely! We give presents for Tihar, and my family always makes delicious dishes. Not always healthy, though, but they’re tasty every once in a while."

Zalima: "Same here! My mom recently became vegetarian. It was strange not eating meat anymore, but there are some tasty meat substitutes. I really like futo."

Binza: "What’s futo? Oh, you mean tofu, right?"

Zalima: "Yes, sorry! I meant tofu!"

They smiled at each other, happy that they had so much in common despite their different backgrounds. Zalima said, "Next year, I hope we can go to Nepal for vacation. Then we can finally see Bhagwan Baba in person and receive His blessings. And I’d also love to see the SSSVM school in Balkot, if that’s allowed."

Binza: "That would be amazing! Let me know in advance, and I’ll prepare to show you some great places in Nepal."

The question of the day: "How do we feel about school, where would you like to go on vacation, and what do we think about festivals and receiving presents?"

Story 2027b: Two Friends from Congo and Nepal in Mumbai

Story 2028a: Am I Really a Good Friend?

Story 2028a: Am I Really a Good Friend?

Story 2028a: Am I Really a Good Friend?

Two students were discussing what it means to be a good friend.
One said, "I wonder if I am a good friend."
The other replied, "Good question! Let’s ask the wise Guru Practice."
The boys went to Guru Practice and asked together, "Sairam, Guru Ji, am I really a good friend?"
Guru Practice laughed and was pleased, as it was the first time he’d received such an important question. Guru Practice replied, "This is an excellent question to ask yourself. By asking this question, you begin to understand how good you already are and what you can still improve." "A good friend," he continued, "is someone who always wants their friends to do their best and make progress in all areas of life."
The boys asked curiously, "In which areas should we make progress, Guru Ji?"
Guru Practice answered, "In studying, in sports, in dance , in drama, in seva (selfless service), in being helpful—at home, at school, and everywhere you have the opportunity—in giving, in sharing, in forgiving, in talk soft and polite and so on. But the most important thing is... that everything you think, say, and do is connected to the values that your SSSSB Gurus teach you every week."
The boys looked at each other and said, "Guru Practice, our SSSSB Gurus—Meena Ma'am, Gita Ma'am, Kusumaa, Neerana Ma'am, Guru Daju, and all the other SSSSB Gurus—teach us so many values each week. Which of these values should we practice first?"
Guru Practice replied, "Begin with the teachings that you understand well and fully agree with. And one more thing: treat the teachings from your parents, elders, and teachers in the same way." The students thanked Guru Practice. They felt very grateful and happy, knowing now exactly what they needed to do.

Question of the Day: Shall we share real-life examples of experiences with our friends and how we deal with them that time?

This story was created in November 2024 by Guru Daju.

2028b: Am I Really a Good Friend? (for Kids 5-9)

2028b: Am I Really a Good Friend? (for Kids 5-9)

Two friends were talking about what it means to be a good friend.
One friend said, "I wonder if I am a good friend."
The other friend said, "That’s a good question! Let’s ask our SSSSB Guru."

So, the two girls went to their SSSSB Guru and asked, "Sairam Ma'am, am I really a good friend?" The SSSSB Guru smiled and laughed because it was the first time she had heard such an important question from the students.

The SSSSB Guru said, "This is a great question to ask yourself! By asking, you can understand what you are already good at and what you can get better at."

"A good friend," he explained, "is someone who always wants their friends to try their best and get better in all parts of life."

The girls asked, "Where should we get better, Ma'am?"

The SSSSB Guru smiled and said, "You can get better in studying, in sports, in dancing, in acting, in helping others, in being kind at home and at school, in sharing, in forgiving, and in speaking kindly to others. But the most important thing is to make sure that everything you think, say, and do is connected to the good values your SSSSB teachers teach you every week."

The girls looked at each other and said, "Ma'am, our teachers—Meena Ma'am, Gita Ma'am, Kusumaa, Neerana Ma'am, Guru Daju, and all the other teachers—teach us so many good values each week. Which one should we practice first?"

The SSSSB Guru said, "Start with the things that you understand the most and agree with. And remember, always listen to the teachings of your parents, grandparents, and teachers too."

The two friends thanked their SSSSB Guru and left feeling happy and grateful. Now they knew exactly what they needed to do to be good friends.

Question of the Day: Can we share examples of times we helped or were kind to our friends?

This story was created in November 2024 by Guru Daju.

Story 2029a: Ensuring Everyone Has Basic Needs

Story 2029a: Ensuring Everyone Has Basic Needs

Once upon a time, there were two SSSSB friends. One was a student of SSSSB guru Meena Ma'am from Balkot, Nepal, and the other was a student of SSSSB guru Mephia Ma'am from DR Congo. They came together to discuss an important topic: poverty and wealth. While talking, they realized how many people around the world lack even the most basic needs [such as enough money to rent a home, buy clothes, pay school fees, visit the doctor, and afford food and water]. Their hearts filled with compassion, and they felt a deep desire to do something about it.

Inspired by the lessons they had learned from their SSSSB gurus, the friends sat under a tree and began brainstorming ideas.

The SSSSB friends came up with two plans that they believed could work:
Plan 1: If all wealthy people donated a portion of their wealth, it would be more than enough to help those who don’t have enough.
Plan 2: Everyone who buys something should purchase products from countries where people still lack basic needs.

Today’s question: What do you think of the two ideas from the SSSSB friends?
Do you have your own idea? You may also collaborate with one or more others to come up with a solution.

Om Sairam

This story was created in December 2024 by Guru Daju.

2029b The Two Friends Who Wanted to Help

The Two Friends Who Wanted to Help

Once there were two friends. One lived in Nepal and the other lived in Congo. They liked to talk about big things like helping people who don’t have enough food, clothes, or money to go to school.

One day, they sat under a big tree and thought of ideas to make life better for those people. Together, they came up with two great plans:

• Plan 1: If all rich people shared a little of their money, it would help many poor people get what they need.
• Plan 2: When people buy things, they should buy from places where people need more help. This way, they can earn money and live better.

The two friends felt happy because they wanted to make the world a better place.

What do you think of their ideas? Can you come up with your own plan to help others?

Om Sairam

This story was created in December 2024 by Guru Daju.

Story 2030a: What Is True Success? Three Ssssb Students Search for Answers

Story 2030a: What Is True Success? Three Ssssb Students Search for Answers

Three Ssssb students from Meena Ma'am, Merphia Ma'am, and Kusumaa, hailing from Nepal, Congo, and Mumbai respectively, are on vacation in Venezuela.

They are discussing what true success means in life.

The first Ssssb student says:
"Studying hard, getting a high-paying job, owning a house, a car, and having a family—that is success."

The second student has a different opinion:
"For me, success is making my parents happy by becoming a doctor. That is what they have always wanted and have told me more than 1,008 times."

The third student sees success differently:
"I will be successful when I have visited the birthplaces and ashrams of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Shirdi Sai, Parthi Sai, and saints from various religions. Additionally, I want to serve in the organization of Shri Sanjay Sai Seva for as long as possible."

The three students couldn't come to an agreement and missed the Guru Practice from their own countries deeply. Whenever they had questions without answers, they would go to their Guru Practice. But now, on vacation in Venezuela, they didn’t know where to find the Guru Practice there.

One of them then said:
"Wait a minute, Dayanna Ma'am is from Venezuela. Let’s ask her where the Guru Practice is here!"

The others agreed. They searched for three days for Dayanna Ma'am and eventually found her house. To their disappointment, they learned that Dayanna Ma'am had moved to the Netherlands.

The question for today:
Let us take on the role of Guru Practice today and give a wise answer, truly from our hearts, to the question: What is true success in life?

Story 2030, created by Sunil Marapin (Ssssb-Guru), December 2024

Story 2030b: Anisha and Kofi, What Makes Us Happy?

Story 2030b: Anisha and Kofi, What Makes Us Happy?

Anisha and Kofi were best friends. Anisha was from Nepal, and Kofi was from Congo. They loved playing and talking together.

One day, they sat under a big tree in the park. Their teacher had asked them a big question that day: “What makes you happy?”

Anisha said, "I think being happy means studying hard and getting good grades. Maybe having a nice house and a family would make me happy."

Kofi thought for a moment and said, "For me, I think making my parents proud will make me happy. I want to be a doctor and help people."

Anisha said, "Let’s ask the kids of today’s Ssssb class what makes them happy."

Kofi smiled and said, "Good idea! Yes, let’s listen to the Ssssb kids now."

The End.

Christmas Story: The Life Lessons of Love

Christmas Story: The Life Lessons of Love

Long ago, in Bethlehem, a child was born: Jesus (Isa Kristu).
He brought no gifts or wealth, but He taught people important lessons about love and kindness.

In Nepal, a boy named Anil heard about Isa Kristu’s lessons. He said, "Isa Kristu teaches us to be kind to everyone and to do good deeds. I will meditate on light every day and send God’s light from my heart to all people, animals, and plants."
In Congo, a girl named Amara learned the same lessons. She said, "Isa Kristu also teaches us to share and be kind. Along with meditating on light, I will share with others and speak kindly to everyone."

Through Isa Kristu’s lessons, Anil and Amara spread light and love in their own world, and through their light meditation, even to the whole world. They became loved by everyone, and other children followed their example. They understood that being kind and loving are great gifts that make everyone better.

Question: What good things will you start doing from today?