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?

french, Pour 10 ans et plus Histoire 2026a : Créer son propre entreprise ou travailler pour un patron ?

Pour 10 ans et plus Histoire 2026a : Créer son propre entreprise ou travailler pour un patron ?

Deux filles en classe de 9ème en RD Congo, Malia et Zuri, parlaient de leur avenir. Malia voulait créer sa propre entreprise et dit : "Un jour, je vais ouvrir ma propre entreprise ; travailler pour un patron ne m'attire pas." Zuri n'était pas d'accord et répondit : "Je pense que travailler pour un patron est mieux. Avoir sa propre entreprise, c’est trop de tracas. Mes parents ont une entreprise, et ils n'ont presque jamais de temps pour nous. Ils ne jouent jamais à des jeux ou ne font d'autres activités amusantes avec nous."

Malia dit : "Je ferai les choses différemment. Je vais bien diviser le travail et garder assez de temps pour d'autres choses." Elles étaient sur le point de se disputer et décidèrent d'aller voir Guru Practice pour demander conseil.

Chez Guru Practice, Malia exposa son opinion : "Guru Ji, pouvez-vous dire à Zuri que posséder une entreprise est beaucoup plus amusant ?" Zuri répondit rapidement : "Ce n'est pas vrai, Guru Ji. Pouvez-vous expliquer à Malia que travailler pour un patron est moins stressant ?"

Guru Practice sourit et dit : "L'essentiel n'est pas ce que tu fais, mais comment tu le fais. Que tu possèdes une entreprise, que tu travailles pour un patron, que tu sois Premier Ministre du pays, enseignant ou autre chose, fais ton travail du mieux possible, et sois aimant, honnête et gentil avec tout le monde."

Les filles comprirent et remercièrent Guru Practice. Sur le chemin du retour, Zuri, qui était initialement contre l'idée, dit à Malia : "Malia, devrions-nous créer une entreprise ensemble plus tard ?" C'est exactement ce qu'elles firent. Leur entreprise connut un grand succès, grâce aux sages conseils de Guru Practice, qu'elles commencèrent à mettre en pratique dès ce jour-là.

Question du jour : Partageons-nous nos opinions sur cette histoire ?

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?

5-9 barsa ka laagi: Nepali, Katha 2026b: Dui Saathi ra School Garden

Zara ra Lina dui jana milne saathi haru thiye, jasmai duita jana school garden ma madad garna man parthyo. Harek din class sakiyepachi, uniharu biruwa haru lai paani halne ra ghas ful nikalne kaam garthe. Ek din, uniharu aphno bhabisya bare kura garnu thale.

Zara le bhani, "Ma thulo bhaepachi, ma euta garden banaunechu! Ma phool, tarakari, ra falful ropanechu ra manche haru lai bechnechu. Tyasko paisa le ma games kinechu."

Lina le bhani, "Wah, ramro soch! Ma ta euta toy shop kholchu, ra timi games kina aauna sakchau. Ma timi bata tarakari ra falful kinchu!"

Zara le bhani, "Hoina, ma toy shop kholchu ra timi tarakari ropcha!"

Dui jana saathi haru jhagada garnu thale. Antyama, uniharu aphno Ssssb Guru sanga sujhab lina gaye.

Guru le chhito suni ra bhani, "Timi haru duita jana ko soch dherai ramro chha! Kina jhagada garnu? Timi haru sangai kaam garera school garden ko rakhbhal garna sakchau."

Ani, timi haru le ke gare? Uniharu milera ramro kaam gare, ek arka lai madad gare, ra khelne pani samaya bhete. Sabai teacher ra bidyarthi haru Zara ra Lina ko milap ra ramro acharan ko karan le proud bhae.

Aaja ko Prashna: Timi haru lai yo katha kasari laagyo? Timi ko manparne phool, tarakari, ra falful ke ho?

Pour les enfants de 5 à 9 ans: French, Histoire 2026b: Les deux amies et le jardin de l'école

Zara et Lina étaient deux meilleures amies qui adoraient aider dans le jardin de l'école. Chaque jour après la classe, elles arrosaient les plantes et désherbaient. Un jour, elles ont commencé à parler de leur futur.

Zara a dit : "Quand je serai grande, je veux avoir un jardin ! Je vais cultiver des fleurs, des légumes et des fruits, et je vais les vendre aux gens. Avec l'argent, j'achèterai des jeux."

Lina a répondu : "Bonne idée ! Je vais ouvrir un magasin de jouets, et tu pourras acheter des jeux chez moi. Moi, j'achèterai des légumes chez toi !"

Mais ensuite Zara a dit : "Non, c'est moi qui vais ouvrir le magasin de jouets, et toi tu cultiveras les légumes !"

Les filles ont commencé à se disputer. Finalement, elles ont décidé de demander conseil à leur Guru Ssssb.

Le Guru les a écoutées et a dit : "Vous avez toutes les deux de bonnes idées ! Pourquoi ne pas travailler ensemble ? Commencez en prenant soin du jardin de l'école ensemble."

"Quelle bonne idée, Guru Ji !" dirent-elles en même temps.

Et c'est ce qu'elles ont fait ! Elles ont travaillé dur, se sont aidées mutuellement, et ont même eu le temps de jouer. Tout le monde était fier du jardin de l'école grâce au travail d'équipe et aux bonnes manières de Zara et Lina.

Question du jour: Avez-vous aimé l'histoire ? Quelle est votre fleur, légume ou fruit préféré ?

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Kiki and Elise, both 13 years old, were close friends who attended the same school. They shared a long history of playing together and had known each other since they were little. Despite their strong bond, recent changes had begun to affect their relationship. Kiki's personality had shifted, becoming increasingly jealous and angry. While they used to excel academically, Kiki now struggled with envy when others outperformed her or received compliments. Even small things, like classmates having new possessions, stirred feelings of jealousy in Kiki.

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