The Milkmaid's Daydream

There was a young milkmaid called Radha.

She milked her cow every morning and took the milk to the market to sell.

One day, Radha woke up early as usual and milked her cow. Then she placed the pot of milk on her head and started walking towards the market.

On the way, Radha began daydreaming. She said to herself, “With the money I get after I have sold this milk, I will buy some eggs. Soon, chickens will hatch from those eggs. The chickens will grow into fine hens. I will sell those hens and get a lot of money. Then I will buy myself a silk saree. I will look very pretty in that saree. People will ask me about how I became so rich. I will simply shake my head and say, “No, I will not tell you.””

So saying Radha shook her head. 

Alas! The pot of milk resting on her head fell down and all the milk spilled to the ground.

(Lesson: Do not build castles in the air.)

(Retold)