The Stubborn Goat
जिद्दी बाख्रा
Two stubborn goats meet on a narrow bridge and learn a hard lesson.
दुईवटा बाख्रा एउटा साँघुरो पुलमा भेटिए। दुबै पछाडि हट्न मानेनन्।
Two goats met on a narrow bridge. Neither wanted to move back.
तिनीहरूले सिंगौरी खेल्न थाले। पुल हल्लियो।
They started fighting with their horns. The bridge shook.
दुबै बाख्रा नदीमा खसे। जिद्दीले गर्दा दुबैले नोक्सान ब्यहोरे।
Both goats fell into the river. Stubbornness caused both to suffer.
यदि एकले अर्कोलाई बाटो छोडिदिएको भए, दुबै सुरक्षित हुन्थे।
If one had made way for the other, both would be safe.
Moral of "The Stubborn Goat"
जिद्दीले समस्या निम्त्याउँछ।
"Stubbornness leads to trouble."
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“The Stubborn Goat” (जिद्दी बाख्रा) is a easy-level fable story for children. This story is presented in both Nepali (Devanagari script) and English translation, making it perfect for kids learning to read Nepali or for parents reading along with their children.
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