Title: The Wise Farmer and the Golden Goose

Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a wise farmer named Anand. He had
a small plot of land where he worked hard every day to grow his crops. Anand was
known for his wisdom and kindness.

One day, as Anand was plowing his field, he stumbled upon a shiny object. To his
amazement, it was a golden goose! He carefully picked it up and realized that this
goose had the magical ability to lay golden eggs. Anand couldn't believe his luck.

Excited about his newfound wealth, Anand decided to keep the golden goose a secret.
Every morning, he would find a shiny golden egg in the goose's nest. With each
passing day, his wealth grew.

As time went on, greed started to consume Anand's mind. He thought to himself, "If
I can get more golden eggs every day, I'll become the richest man in the village."
Unable to control his desire for more wealth, he made a decision that would change
his life.

Anand thought, "If the goose can lay one golden egg a day, it must have a treasure
trove inside its belly!" So, one night, he took a knife and sliced open the goose's
belly. To his dismay, he found nothing but ordinary goose innards. The goose lay
lifeless before him, and Anand realized the mistake he had made.

Filled with regret, Anand understood the true meaning of his actions. He had lost
the magical goose and the opportunity for a lifetime of riches. He realized that
his greed had clouded his judgment and led him to ruin.

From that day on, Anand became a changed man. He admitted his mistake and vowed
never to let greed control him again. He realized that his contentment and
happiness did not lie in material wealth alone.

Word of Anand's story spread throughout the village, and everyone learned a
valuable lesson. Greed could lead to downfall, but wisdom and contentment brought
true happiness.

Reading Comprehension Questions:

Who was the main character in the story?

What did the farmer find in his field?
What was the special ability of the golden goose?
What changed the farmer's behavior towards the goose?
Why did the farmer regret his actions?
What lesson did the farmer and the villagers learn from the story?
Answers:

The main character in the story was Anand, the wise farmer.
The farmer found a golden goose in his field.
The golden goose had the magical ability to lay golden eggs.
The farmer's greed for more wealth and golden eggs changed his behavior towards the
goose.
The farmer regretted his actions because his greed led him to lose the magical
goose and the opportunity for a lifetime of riches.
The farmer and the villagers learned the lesson that greed could lead to downfall,
while wisdom and contentment brought true happiness.