Humility and the Magical Cloak | TORAH FOR KIDS AI

Long ago, in a time when wisdom shone brightly across the world, King Schlommo ruled over Israel. His wisdom filled palaces and streets, and he wished with all his heart to do good for all creatures. One day, Schlommo stood in prayer before Hashem and said, "Master of the universe, just as you gave me the kingdom over people, please let me also rule over the wind and the clouds." Hashem answered gently, "Shalommo, your father, King David, [singing] used to praise me, saying, "The Lord rides on the clouds, moving on the wings of the wind. He makes his angels like the winds. The kingdom over the wind and the clouds belongs to me alone." But Hashem did not want Schlommo's prayer to return empty. So he added, "I will give you one cloud out of the thousands I created and one wind out of the thousands of winds that serve me." Immediately a gentle breeze blew from the heavens, carrying a soft white cloud and placing it beside King Schlommo. Schlommo asked the wind to [music] spread out the cloud, and he laid upon it a magnificent cloak [music] made of soft green silk embroidered with shimmering golden threads. At the four corners of the cloak stood four special attendants. Assaf, son of Barakya, a human guardian, a servant from the demons, a lion from the animals, [music] and an eagle from the birds. Whenever Schlommo wanted to travel across the world, he sat in the center of the cloak on a golden throne, and the wind [music] carried them through the skies. Mountains look tiny, rivers sparkled like silver threads, and the whole [music] world stretched out below them. But one day, as the cloak soared high among the clouds, [music] a thought of pride rose in Schlommo's heart, he looked around and [music] said aloud, "Have you ever seen a king like me? I rule over both wind and clouds." At that moment, the wind stopped blowing. The cloak trembled and everyone began falling quickly downward. Schlomma was terrified, his heart [music] racing, unsure what to do. He called out loudly, "Wind! Blow again!" And the wind replied gently, "If you return to Hashem humbly and do not boast, I will carry you once more." King Schlommo bowed his head, his heart filled with shame and gratitude. "You are right," he said to the wind, softly quoting the verse. "The pride of man will be his downfall. The wind, happy with his repentance, began to blow gently again. Slowly, it lowered the cloak to a magical and beautiful place. Beside a clear, sparkling stream. On the stream's edge sat many frogs, hopping among the stones and singing songs of praise to Hashem in cheerful croaks. Suddenly, a large frog croked, >> "Hurry into the water, or Schlommo's servants might step on us." >> Schlommo approached her and asked kindly, "Why do you say this?" The frog answered, >> "I am the queen of the frogs, and I care for my friends. [music] We praise Hashem every day and we must not be harmed. >> Schlommo smiled and [music] asked her name. >> "My name is Mahama," >> she [music] said proudly. Schlommo looked at the wise frog and said, "Makshama, I have a question for you." The frog replied cheerfully. >> I will gladly answer, but it's a little hard for me to speak when you are so high above me. Lift me onto your hand and we can talk comfortably. >> Schlommo gently lifted Makshama onto his [music] hand and the frog looked at him with wise eyes. Then he asked the frog, "Is there a human king greater than me?" The frog giggled and replied, >> "Aha, yes, I am." >> Schlommo was amazed, "How can that be?" The frog continued, >> "See, Hashem sent you all this way so that you could lift me onto your hand." >> [music] >> King Schlommo was startled by the frog's boldness and tossed her back into the water. But the wise little frog shared an important lesson. >> King Schlommo, do not burst. You are only human. >> Schlommo felt very ashamed. He lowered his head, accepted the frog's correction, and said, "You are right." Then he quoted the verse. "A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning [music] poor man will search him out." What is the lesson we learn from this, kids? Never be proud of yourself, even if you are smart or successful. Sometimes a tiny creature, even a frog, can teach a big lesson about humility and modesty. Those who listen and learn with humility become truly wise and full of understanding. And so, King Schlommo continued his journey with a humble and peaceful heart, full of wisdom and light. >> [music] >> Beacious.