Majagapa is a beautiful Odia storybook written by the famous author Krutibas Naik and published in 2010. The book consists of a collection of short stories that are not only entertaining but also teach valuable lessons to children.
One of the sub-stories in Majagapa is about a clever fox and a lazy lion. In this story, the fox and the lion were once friends, but the lion had become lazy and was always looking for an easy way to get his food. The fox, on the other hand, was smart and hardworking.
One day, the lion asked the fox to bring him some food as he was too lazy to hunt for himself. The fox agreed and went into the forest, where he found a dead animal. Instead of bringing it to the lion, the fox decided to trick him. He told the lion that he had found a magical tree that could produce endless amounts of food.
Excited, the lion followed the fox to the tree and asked him to demonstrate how it worked. The fox climbed up the tree and started dropping fruits down to the lion. The lion eagerly started eating the fruits, but the fox kept dropping more and more until the lion was too full to move.
The fox then revealed that there was no magical tree and that he had tricked the lion. The lion felt ashamed of his laziness and promised to work hard from then on. This story teaches children the importance of hard work and not taking shortcuts in life.
Another sub-story in Majagapa is about a clever turtle who outwits a group of greedy crows. The crows were stealing fish from the pond where the turtle lived, and the turtle was tired of being bullied. He came up with a plan to teach the crows a lesson.
The turtle pretended to be dead and floated on the surface of the pond. The crows, thinking that the turtle was dead, came down to feast on him. But as soon as they landed on the turtle’s shell, he quickly snapped his jaws shut, trapping the crows inside.
The turtle then swam to the shore and left the crows trapped on his back. He told them that he would only release them if they promised to stop stealing from the pond. The crows agreed, and the turtle let them go.
This story teaches children the importance of being clever and using their wits to solve problems. It also shows the value of standing up for yourself and not allowing others to take advantage of you.
Majagapa is a wonderful Odia storybook that is not only entertaining but also educational. It is filled with charming tales that will delight and inspire children of all ages. Krutibas Naik’s storytelling skills shine through in each story, making Majagapa a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good story with a moral lesson.
Books Info
| Books name | Majagapa |
| Author | Krutibas Naik |
| No Of pages | 50 |
| Publisher | Sathi Prakashana |
| Publication | 2010 |
| Printed At | Sathi Offset |
| Distributor | NA |