Summary: Madhu's Wish | English for Class 3 (Santoor) PDF Download

Introduction

This is a story about a boy named Madhu who loved to eat all kinds of snacks. One day, he found a magical banyan tree and made a wish for endless food. At first, he was very happy, but soon he learned something very important. He realized that water is more precious than all the food in the world.

Summary

First, the tree gave Madhu a basket of laddoos, and he ate them happily. But after some time, he got tired of them and wished for colourful fruits. The tree gave him fruits, but soon he got bored again. Then, he asked for tasty snacks like samosas, kachoris, and potato chips. He enjoyed them a lot until he got hiccups and felt very thirsty. When he asked for water, the tree reminded him that he had only wished for food, not water.

Madhu then asked for drinks like sharbat and kheer, but they did not satisfy his thirst. Finally, feeling desperate, Madhu wished for all the food to disappear so he could have only water. The tree asked if he was sure, and Madhu, understanding the value of water, confirmed his wish. A jug of water appeared, and Madhu drank it eagerly, feeling truly satisfied at last.

Moral

The moral of the story is to be thankful for what we have and to understand the importance of things like water. It also teaches us to think carefully before making any wish or decision.

Word Meanings

• Savories: Tasty snacks like matri, samosas, and kachori.
• Hiccups: Involuntary spasms of the diaphragm, often caused by eating or drinking too quickly.
• Sharbat: A sweet, flavored drink usually made from fruits or flowers.
• Desperate: Feeling a strong need for something, often when in trouble.
• Generous: Willing to give more than is usual or expected.
• Appreciate: To recognize the value or importance of something.