A story could be about a little bird that was always envious of the peacock's beautiful feathers. The little bird tried to steal some feathers but got caught. The moral is that envy can lead to bad actions.
One story could be about a greedy monkey in the forest. The monkey always took more than his share of the fruits. But one day, when a big storm came, the other animals didn't want to help him because of his greed. Moral: Greediness can lead to loneliness.
The moral could be about friendship. In the story, the little gorilla's friends always support and care for it, which shows the importance of having good friends in life.
One interesting quote could be 'I am Ivan. I am a gorilla. It's not as simple as it sounds.' This quote gives a sense of Ivan's self - awareness and how his identity as a gorilla is complex.
A story could also be about perseverance. A little girl tries to climb a small hill in the park. It's a bit difficult for her, but she keeps trying over and over again. At first, she slips and falls a few times, but she doesn't give up. Finally, she reaches the top. The moral of this story is that if you keep trying, you can achieve your goals no matter how hard they seem at first.
Since I don't have the actual '5 short moral stories', I can say that moral stories often have lessons such as the value of hard work. There could be a story of a little ant that works hard all summer to store food for winter, teaching us not to be lazy. Also, stories might teach about forgiveness. If there's a tale of two friends who have a fight but then forgive each other, it shows how forgiveness can heal relationships.
One moral lesson from Krishna stories is about self - less service. In the story of Krishna protecting the people of Vrindavan from Indra by lifting Govardhan Hill, He was serving the people selflessly. It teaches us to put others before ourselves.
One moral lesson is the power of individual action. Just like in the story of the little girl cleaning the schoolyard, one person's small effort can inspire others and lead to big changes.
The story about Ganpati and the modak teaches us that simple and sincere devotion is highly regarded. It doesn't matter if we don't have grand offerings; our pure heart and true faith are what count. Ganpati's response to the poor man's devotion is a great example of this.
In the story of the Prodigal Son, the moral is about forgiveness. The son left his father, wasted his inheritance, but when he returned, his father welcomed him back with open arms. It shows that God's love and forgiveness are always there for us when we repent.
The moral might be that ignoring a big problem doesn't make it go away. The 800 - pound gorilla represents a significant issue that everyone is aware of but pretends not to be. If we keep on ignoring it, it will continue to loom large in our lives, just as the gorilla does in the room. Only by addressing it can we hope to move forward.