The story
“A king met some brothers who each claimed to be extraordinarily particular,” said the Betal.
“At dinner, one brother refused his rice. ‘It tastes of smoke — this rice was grown near a place where fires burn.’ The king checked, and it was true.”
“That night, the other brother could not sleep. ‘There is something under my bed.’ The servants found a single hair beneath seven soft mattresses — and it had left a mark on his back. Which brother was the most particular, King?” Vikram said: “The one who felt the hair — he sensed it through seven mattresses.” And away flew the Betal.
Moral of the Story
Careful observation helps us notice what others miss.
More stories on Wisdom & Clever ThinkingStories for this age
कहानी — तीन अनोखे भाई
“एक राजा कुछ भाइयों से मिले, जिनमें से हर एक कहता था कि वह बहुत ही बारीक पसंद वाला है,” बेताल ने कहा।
“खाने के समय एक भाई ने चावल खाने से मना कर दिया। ‘इसमें धुएँ का स्वाद है — यह चावल ऐसी जगह के पास उगा है जहाँ आग जलती रहती है।’ राजा ने जाँच करवाई, और बात सच निकली।”
“उस रात दूसरा भाई सो नहीं पाया। ‘मेरे बिस्तर के नीचे कुछ है।’ नौकरों ने देखा तो सात मुलायम गद्दों के नीचे एक बाल मिला — और उस बाल से उसकी पीठ पर निशान पड़ गया था। राजन, बताओ, कौन-सा भाई सबसे ज़्यादा बारीक पसंद वाला था?” विक्रम बोले: “वह, जिसे बाल चुभा — उसे सात गद्दों के पार भी बाल महसूस हो गया।” और बेताल उड़ गया।
कहानी की सीख
ध्यान से देखने वाला वह भी देख लेता है, जो दूसरे नहीं देख पाते।
What Children Can Learn
- Senses
- Observation
- Reasoning
Key Values
- Noticing detail
- Reasoning
- Humour
Emotional & social lesson
Different people notice different things.
Key vocabulary
- particular
- very fussy about details
- mattress
- the soft part of a bed
- sense
- a way the body feels the world
Think & Answer
- What did each brother notice?
- Which sense did each one use?
- What is your sharpest sense?
Parent–child activity
Blindfold taste test: guess three fruits by taste and smell alone.
Parent / Teacher Discussion
Traditional versions include a third brother; we kept the two child-friendly ones.
Try a Learning Activity
Read the story → answer the questions → practise on the Logic & Intelligence island and work towards a 🏅 Gold Medal.
FAQ
What is the moral of “The Three Particular Brothers”?
Careful observation helps us notice what others miss.
What age is “The Three Particular Brothers” suitable for?
It suits children of about 6+ years, read aloud or read together.