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4 Bhim and the Buffalo

Bhim was a poor farmer. He lived with his wife and two children in a village.
He had a patch of land where he grew vegetables. His two buffaloes gave
milk to the family. Bhim and his family were happy, and they always thanked

God for what they had.

The children grew older. Bhim needed more money to send them to school.
He and his wife decided to sell one of their buffaloes. They were sad to part
with the loyal animal that served them for many years. But they had no

other option.

The next morning Bhim set out for the cattle market in the town with his
buffalo. On the way, he met a man with a horse. The man said, ‘Friend,

I want to sell my horse. Would you like to exchange it with your buffalo?’

a patch of land : a small piece of set out : began a journey
ground cattle : farm animals like cow, ox

part with : give away and buffalo
loyal : always supporting exchange : give something and

take something in return
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