A
farmer had three sons. They were strong and young but never agreed with one
another. They often quarreled among themselves. The farmer had given them a lot
of advice. But they always turned a deaf ear. They disliked advice. The farmer
felt very sad about it.
The
farmer thought a lot and then he thought up a good plan. He called his sons and
ordered them, 'Bring me a few sticks." The farmer tied the sticks into a
bundle.
"Each
of you, break this bundle of sticks said!" said the farmer. They did so,
but they could not break it. Then, the farmer untied the sticks and gave each
of his sons a stick. Each of them broke the stick easily in the twinkling of an
eye.
"There
you are, my sons!", shouted the farmer. "If you remain united, you
are strong. But if you quarrel with one another, you will be broken one by one
easily. Do you understand what I mean?"
At
last, the advice worked out. They lived in harmony and united ever after. The
farmer felt relieved. "Now I can die peacefully," he whispered.
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