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Story 008, part 1:

Anu and her family

One of the villagers there lived in a poor family. In the family there were mother, father and one daughter named Anu. She was 9 years old. They had a small piece of land and that was not enough for the whole year. Mother and father both worked hard for their living. They were happy with what they have. Both parents believed in God so early in the morning they meditated and prayed to God for their healthy and peaceful life. When Anu was born her mother didn't get enough food at that period. Then father went to a nearby city to get the job. When he reached the city, it was new for him and he knew nobody there. So, he sat under the tree and was looking here and there. In the meantime one of the men passed by near him. The father said that he is new in this city and looking for work to do. The man had a cloth store and he asked if he wanted to work there, can come with me and work there. The father became very happy and started to work in that cloth store. The shop owner was very kind and gave him one room to stay and food too.

Story 008, part 2:

Anu wanted to go to the school

When it was time for Anu to go to the school her mother said that we can't send the school because we have no money to pay the school fees. But Anu was very interested to go to the school. Every day Anu sits in front of the door of her house and peers at those children who were going to the school. One day she decided to follow the children of those who were going to the school. She went after them and reached near the Gate of the school. All the children stood up on the pray line, she was watching all the activities of the children. She ran to the house and told the mother again that she wants to go to school. The mother answered that she can't make an effort for the school fees. She became very sad. The next day again she went to the school, stood in front of the school gate. This time of the teacher saw her and came near of her and asked:- ''why are you standing in front of the gate ?'' Anu said:- '' I want to come to school but my parents can't make an effort for the school fees. The teacher said that:- '' Now, in this school free education for the underprivileged. Tomorrow come with your mother and get the admission.'' Anu became very happy and ran to the house. She said to the mother:-'' Mother, the teacher of the school has called you for my school admission.'' The mother said:-'' How many times I should have to say that we can't effort.'' Then Anu said:-'' The teacher said that there is free admission and study for the underprivileged. So, tomorrow we go together and ask all about it.''

Tomorrow morning they went together and the teacher explained about it and Anu got admission in the school.

Story 008, part 3:

Anu got success in her study

Anu started to go to the school. She had got the admission in the Grade 2. She started to give effort most of the time in the study. Anu's mother became very happy and supported her for the study. But didn't know how to help her daughter in the study because she had never gone to the school. One of the daughters of the neighbour of her she was studying in the same school in grade Seven. The mother went there and requested the neighbour and her daughter Shila to help her child. Both of them agreed and were happy to help. Then Shila always helped Anu for her Home work. Shila also learns and prays to God, meditated, Bhajans and about the valus. Because of these Anu could make good progress in her study. Anu studied and in school she became a very good student. The school teachers also praised her and asked how did you get the success. She always completes her Home work and never forget to take her school materials in the school. Anu said that:-'' Shila sister who is studying in grade Seven she is helping me for the home work.'' All the teachers and Principal praised Anu as well as Shila for their success.

When Anu's father came back home he became surprised by seeing his daughter's success and progress. He thanked the teachers and Shila for helping the daughter. Anu got progress and studied up to higher education. Then all the family lived happily forever.

Questions: What can we learn from this story?

01: What have you learned from this story?
02: In our own community we can to seva 
03: Pray, meditation, mantra and practice the values make us successful in everything.   
04: Youth can help small childen and be a role model
05: Children will follow the youths. That's why youth have a big responsibility in the community

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