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The Image of Mercury and the Carpenter

In this captivating moral story, a poor carpenter worships a wooden image of Mercury, seeking wealth but only facing increasing poverty. In frustration, he destroys the idol, which unexpectedly releases a stream of gold, revealing the ironic lesson that sometimes life-changing stories with moral insights emerge from unexpected actions. This concise moral story underscores the idea that mistreatment can lead to rewards, providing a thought-provoking lesson about the nature of value and respect.

The Image of Mercury and the Carpenter
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"The story illustrates that sometimes true value and rewards come from unexpected actions rather than traditional devotion or expectations."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
story for class 5
story for class 6
Theme
Expectations vs. reality
the irony of faith
the value of actions over appearances
Characters
Carpenter
Mercury

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