In the green fields of Vrindavan, where laughter and music filled the air, Lord Krishna once sat beneath a kadamba tree, playing His flute.
The melody flowed so sweetly that even the river Yamuna paused to listen.
Among all His possessions, Krishna loved His flute the most. It was not made of gold or silver, but of simple bamboo — hollow, light, and pure.
Every note that came from it carried love, peace, and devotion to every heart that heard it.
One morning, Krishna’s flute lay quietly beside Him. For the first time, it made no sound.
Krishna lifted it gently and whispered, “Why do you not sing today, my friend?”
The flute replied softly, “Prabhu, I feel empty.”
Krishna smiled. “That emptiness is what gives you music. Without space inside, you could never sing.”
But the flute said sadly, “I’ve seen others — the conch in your hand, the Sudarshan Chakra — they fight for You. I only sing. I wish to be something greater.”
Krishna’s smile faded. “Very well,” He said tenderly, “if that is your wish, then Tathāstu.”
The flute suddenly felt heavy. Its body turned into solid gold. But when Krishna brought it to His lips, no sound came.
The flute wept. “O Muralidhar, I thought being precious would make me greater. But I’ve lost Your breath, my life.”
Krishna touched it lovingly. “My dear flute, true greatness is not in shining outside but being hollow enough to let divine music flow through you.”
With that, Krishna blew softly again. The golden flute turned back into bamboo — simple, pure, and light.
And its song once again filled Vrindavan with love.
Even today, it is said that when the wind moves through bamboo groves, one can still hear the soft echo of Krishna’s flute.
1. Where was Lord Krishna sitting while playing His flute?
A. Near a mountain
B. Beneath a kadamba tree
C. Inside a temple
D. Beside a palace
2. What was Krishna's flute made of?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bamboo
D. Copper
3. Why was the flute unhappy?
A. It was broken
B. It wanted to leave Vrindavan
C. It wished to be something greater
D. Krishna stopped playing it
4. What happened when the flute turned into gold?
A. It became heavier and produced no music
B. It became louder than before
C. Everyone admired it
D. It floated in the air
5. What lesson did Krishna teach the flute?
A. Wealth is the key to happiness
B. Greatness comes from outer beauty
C. True greatness comes from humility and purpose
D. Gold is more valuable than bamboo
1. Krishna's flute was made of bamboo.
2. The flute was proud of being simple and hollow.
3. Krishna granted the flute's wish to become something greater.
4. The golden flute produced beautiful music.
5. The flute eventually returned to its original form.
1. Why did Krishna love His flute so much?
2. Why did the flute feel unhappy and empty?
3. What did Krishna mean when He said, “That emptiness is what gives you music”?
4. What happened after the flute became gold?
5. What important lesson did the flute learn by the end of the story?
1. Why do people sometimes believe that having more wealth, power, or status will make them happier? Do you agree? Explain.
2. How does the flute's journey teach us about humility and self-acceptance?
3. What qualities make a person truly great according to this story? Give examples from real life.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Melody | A. Deep love and dedication toward God |
| 2. Devotion | B. A pleasant series of musical notes |
| 3. Hollow | C. Empty inside |
| 4. Precious | D. Very valuable or important |
| 5. Tenderly | E. In a gentle and caring way |
1. What lesson did you learn from Krishna and the flute?
2. Have you ever wished to be like someone else instead of appreciating your own strengths?
3. What is one quality about yourself that you are grateful for today?
1. Why do people often compare themselves to others? Is comparison helpful or harmful?
2. What is more important: a person's character or their appearance? Why?
3. How can humility help us become better friends, students, family members, or leaders?
The flute learned that it did not need to become something else to be valuable.
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