Gopal and the Cool Jars at the Desert Well
A kind potter promises to share his water jars fairly. When rich traders offer him shiny silver, he must choose between wealth and his word.
The Hillside Lamp Keeper and the Shared Light
A gentle lamp keeper in a hillside town promises to share the oil fairly, even when the angry crowd wants all the light for themselves.
The Potter and the Quiet Promise at the Well
A kind potter must choose between keeping his promise of equal water or giving extra water to help his village prepare for a grand fair.
The Bear Mason and the Broken Promise
A kind bear mason must choose between keeping his promise to a humble family or pleasing a loud crowd in the market square.
The Little Beekeeper and the Great Savannah Promise
Yao the weaverbird makes a promise to keep some honey for the bees, but the hungry animals try to make him break his word.
The Satoyama Lamp Keeper and the Shared Light of the Slopes
A kind lamp keeper in a mountain village promises to share the light fairly, even when some neighbors ask for more than their share.
The Beekeeper and the Shared Honey of the Savanna Council
A wise beekeeper must keep his promise to share sweet honey with all animals, even when the proud leopard king demands it all for himself.
The Lamp Keeper and the Shared Light of Oku
A hillside town lamp keeper faces immense public pressure to break his promise of fair lighting during an autumn festival oil shortage.
The True Weight of the Highland Cornerstone
A highland stone mason faces intense public pressure to break a promise to a poor farmer when a wealthy merchant covets the same cornerstone.
Keep the promises!
Akbar had promised Birbal financial help for renovating his house, but he had forgotten his promise. During a stroll in the desert, Birbal cleverly used a camel's neck to remind Akbar of his commitment.