Thursday, April 30, 2015

A-Z April Challenge 2015: Z for ZEALOUS LITTLE SQUIRREL

Z for Zealous Little Squirrel
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The Rama Setu across the Indian Ocean – from India to Lanka – was being built under the supervision of the engineer monkeys Nala and Nila. A large number of monkeys and bears came together to build the bridge. As they walked back and forth, carrying huge boulders with Lord Rama’s name written on them, a monkey almost stepped on a little squirrel that was busy carrying pebbles in its tiny mouth and placing them along the construction site.

The monkey roared to the little squirrel, “What are you doing here, you little one? This is not the place for you. Can’t you see that I almost stepped on you? What if a boulder falls on you and kills you?”

The zealous squirrel replied, “I am also helping build Lord Rama’s bridge.” The monkey was astounded on hearing this and called out to his comrades. They all stood around the squirrel, laughing at his puny efforts.

When the lord came to know of what was happening, he came forward to lift the little squirrel in his lotus palm and held it with great love. He saw the tears shining out of its black eyes and gently ran three fingers down its back. “Do not worry, little squirrel. Your work on this bridge is as important to me as that done by all the others.” So saying, he let the squirrel on the ground. Lo and behold! The brown squirrel had three white lines running down its back – where Lord Rama had stroked him lovingly.

And thus the zealous little squirrel worked along with the monkeys and bears to create Rama Setu.

NOTE: Rama Setu is also known as Adam’s Bridge. Click Here to know more...

Squirrel with three white stripes on its back



Check out some of my favourite bloggers who are also participating in A-Z April Challenge 2015

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34 comments:

  1. B~NatrelleApril 30, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    Hello there.
    Thanks for sharing. Congratulations too on finishing the challenge! I still have a few more hours before it's "Z" day where I live.

    Entrepreneurial Goddess

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    1. Sundari VenkatramanApril 30, 2015 at 12:38 PM

      Hi Entrepreneurial Goddess,
      Thank you! and thank you for stopping by :)

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  2. iluvfictionApril 30, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Good one ti end with! Congratulations for completing the challenge!!

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    1. Sundari VenkatramanApril 30, 2015 at 12:53 PM

      Thank you, thank you Ruchi :D :D :D
      Very happy indeed!

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  3. Devika FernandoApril 30, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    Aw, I love that story! So that's how they got the white stripes? :D And I never knew said bridge to Sri Lanka was built by monkeys...

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  4. Prasanna RaoApril 30, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    That's such a sweet and inspiring story. All efforts, no matter how small it is, goes waste! Wonderful story to end the challenge with. Congrats! It was great connecting with you during this challenge :)

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  5. Cynthia Rodrigues ManchekarApril 30, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    No effort is too small to count. You said it, Sundari. The squirrel's effort was spectacular, as is yours. Congratulations on finishing the challenge.

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  6. SuzyApril 30, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Such a cute story and the challenge nicely ended on Lord Rama. Congrats on finishing the challenge. Enjoyed your posts.

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  7. RajlakshmiApril 30, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    Ahh cute little squirrel... Beautiful story. It was a pleasure reading yOur stories through a to z.

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  8. the little princessApril 30, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    I remember dad telling me this tale when I was a kid!! such a cute little story it is...no one is small or big when it comes to the seva of the lord!!

    And yes!! We're done!! It was a joy being on this journey with you! I found someone who shared my love for mythology and also one who constantly boosted me with her lovely comments! and needless to say,we'll stay connected after this too!

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    1. Sundari VenkatramanApril 30, 2015 at 8:42 PM

      Oh yes we will Little Princess! I truly loved reading your tales. Thank you so much for your inputs in the form of comments :D

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  9. Timothy S. BrannanApril 30, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    Excellent. I really liked that. Going to read the rest of your postings now.

    Congratulations on completing the A to Z blogging challenge!
    Don’t forget about the A to Z Reflections post coming up in May.

    --
    Tim Brannan, The Other Side Blog
    2015 A to Z of Vampires
    http://theotherside.timsbrannan.com/

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    1. Sundari VenkatramanApril 30, 2015 at 8:43 PM

      Thank you so much Timothy Brannan! Yeah, feeling really good about that. Will definitely check out the Reflections post :)

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  10. Shilpa GargApril 30, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    I remember this story from the TV series on Ramayana! Oh yes, no effort is too small and everybody counts in a team!
    Congratulations for completing the challenge, Sundari! Cheers ♥

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    1. Sundari VenkatramanMay 1, 2015 at 7:39 PM

      Thank you so much Shilpa :D
      I was a kid when I heard it and was so fascinated how someone born human could create lines on one little animal that changed all the squirrels to come

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  11. UnknownApril 30, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    You did it ! And what a lovely story to finish it off with. This story has always been a source of inspiration to all children. Very lucid way of presenting.

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  12. FeeApril 30, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    Congratulations on completing the A-Z! I've really enjoyed your posts :)

    Fee | Wee White Hoose
    Scottish Mythology and Folklore A-Z

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  13. A Tarkabarka HölgyMay 1, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Awww! This is such a cute story to end the challenge on! :)

    @TarkabarkaHolgy from
    Multicolored Diary - Epics from A to Z
    MopDog - 26 Ways to Die in Medieval Hungary

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    1. Sundari VenkatramanMay 1, 2015 at 7:40 PM

      Yeah, I agree. I am glad that I thought of this. Thank you so much Tarkabarka Holgy :D

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  14. Vishal BheerooMay 1, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    Sundari Ma'am. A beautiful and endearing story:0

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  15. Shanaya TalesMay 3, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    That is such a cute story to end the challenge with. Good choice. Congratulations on completing the AtoZ, Sundari. I am glad to have found you through the challenge and have thoroughly enjoyed your posts. Looking forward to reading more from you. :)

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    1. Sundari VenkatramanMay 4, 2015 at 11:14 AM

      Thank you so much Shanaya :) Same here. Congratulations to you too. I simply loved your positive blogs

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  16. Amrit SinhaMay 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    A sweet conclusion to the series :-)

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  17. Mee MagnumMay 10, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    THAT is such a quite Squirrel! I've never seen one like that before. Congratulations on completing the Challenge! I'm still making my way around to all the participating blogs!

    --Mee (The Chinese Quest)

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    1. Sundari VenkatramanMay 11, 2015 at 11:48 AM

      Thank you for stopping by Mee Magnum. That's a squirrel common to India :)

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