The Dog who went Abroad
Vishnu Sharma | India
Chitranga, a hungry dog, left his town in search of food, found plenty in a new town but faced danger and realized home is best.
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Once upon a time, there was a dog named Chitranga who lived in a little town. This town had a big problem - a terrible famine had hit, and there was almost no food left for anyone.
People were so hungry that they didn't have enough food to share with the animals. Dogs, cows, and all the other animals were super hungry, and some of them didn't make it because of the lack of food.
Chitranga was too hungry and sad, and he thought that maybe he needed to leave the town to find a place where food was plenty and life was better.
So, off he went on a long journey and reached a new town. In this new place, he spotted an open door in a big, beautiful house. The door was left open by mistake by a wealthy lady who lived there. Seeing this, Chitranga sneaked in and found lots of yummy food inside. He hadn't eaten for such a long time and so he ate until his belly was full. Then, he decided to leave quietly.
But just as he was leaving, the neighborhood dogs spotted him. They knew he wasn't from their town and began to chase him. Because Chitranga's belly was so full, he couldn't run fast, and the other dogs caught up and bit him with their sharp teeth.
He managed to escape, but he was very hurt. He thought to himself, "Even if my town doesn't have food, at least it's peaceful. I should go back home."
And so, he went back to his own town. When he got there, all the other hungry dogs were curious. They gathered around him and asked, "Tell us about the town you visited. What was it like? Were there kind people? Was there lots of food?"
Chitranga sighed and said, "Dear friends, in that town, the people are a bit careless. They leave their doors and windows open, and there's plenty of food. But the dogs there aren't very nice. They don't care if you're a guest. They can be very mean."
And so, Chitranga learnt that even though a place might seem better, it's always nicer to be home where you're loved and safe.
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