The story
One afternoon, the cowherd boys and their cows wandered deep into the forest. Suddenly a fire broke out and spread all around them.
The frightened boys called to Krishna. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Just close your eyes.”
They closed their eyes, and in the story Krishna swallowed the whole fire. When they opened their eyes, they were safe, back among their cows in the green meadow.
Moral of the Story
Trust and a calm mind help us in frightening moments.
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कहानी — कृष्ण और जंगल की आग
एक दोपहर ग्वाल-बाल अपनी गायों के साथ घूमते-घूमते जंगल के बहुत अंदर चले गए। अचानक आग लग गई और उनके चारों ओर फैल गई।
डरे हुए ग्वाल-बालों ने कृष्ण को पुकारा। कृष्ण बोले, “डरो मत। बस अपनी आँखें बंद कर लो।”
उन्होंने आँखें बंद कर लीं, और कथा कहती है कि कृष्ण पूरी आग निगल गए। जब उन्होंने आँखें खोलीं, तो वे सुरक्षित थे, हरी-भरी चरागाह में फिर से अपनी गायों के बीच।
कहानी की सीख
भरोसा और शांत मन डर के पलों में हमारी मदद करते हैं।
What Children Can Learn
- Staying calm
- Trusting friends
- Fire safety (real life)
Key Values
- Calm in danger
- Protection
- Trust
Emotional & social lesson
In scary moments, listen to someone calm you trust.
Key vocabulary
- cowherd
- someone who looks after cows
- meadow
- a grassy field
- calm
- quiet and not panicking
Think & Answer
- What happened in the forest?
- What did Krishna ask the boys to do?
- What should we do in a real fire?
Parent–child activity
Practise the real-life rule: stay low, get out, and call a grown-up or 112 — never go back in.
Parent / Teacher Discussion
Use the story to reinforce real fire safety — in real life we get out and get help.
Try a Learning Activity
Read the story → answer the questions → practise on the Life Skills island and work towards a 🏅 Gold Medal.
FAQ
What is the moral of “Krishna and the Forest Fire”?
Trust and a calm mind help us in frightening moments.
What age is “Krishna and the Forest Fire” suitable for?
It suits children of about 3–10 years, read aloud or read together.