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The Brazier and His Dog

A brazier's beloved dog, who sleeps while his master works, eagerly wakes to beg for food at mealtime. Frustrated, the brazier scolds the dog for being lazy, emphasizing that hard work is essential to earn sustenance. This simple short story with moral highlights the importance of labor, making it an engaging moral tale suitable for personal growth and moral stories for class 7.

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The Brazier and His Dog - Aesop's Fable illustration about labor, responsibility, companionship
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that one must work and contribute in order to deserve the rewards and benefits of their efforts."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
labor
responsibility
companionship
Characters
Brazier
Dog

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