The Ugly Tree | Moral Stories

This is an Ugly Tree story, a story that gives the message of how we should be satisfied.  Whatever we have received by God, we should never complain.

A long time ago, there were many tall and beautiful trees in a dense forest. They were all very proud of themselves. But one of them was a very ugly-looking tree. Its branches were very crooked and moody.

All the trees used to laugh at that ugly tree. They used to make fun of him by calling him a hunchback. Listening to all of them, he always thought that why did God do this to him? Neither can he provide shade to anyone, nor birds can make a nest on him. Maybe he does not need anyone.

One day a group of woodcutters came into the forest. All those woodcutters looked at those beautiful trees and thought to cut them all and make something for their house.

As soon as they all raised their axe to cut down the trees, all the trees got scared. Chop! Chop! One by one, the axe of the woodcutter started cutting down the trees. Then a woodcutter came near that crooked tree. He had just picked up his axe when he realized that how crooked this tree is!

“This is a very ugly and crooked tree. I can’t even make a straight log.” The woodcutter said while looking at the tree.

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After saying this, he moved towards a beautiful tree. The ugly tree breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the woodcutter go. He realized that by making him ugly, God had indeed saved him. From now on, the ugly tree has never complained about its ugliness. He was grateful to God and happy with his crooked branches.

What is the Moral of ‘The Ugly Tree’ Story

We should not complain the things that we have whether it is good or bad. God gives us everything according to our abilities. We should thank Him for that at every moment of our life.

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Application of ‘The Ugly Tree’ story in Real-Life

• God did not make us all the same. We are all very special in our own right. That’s why we should never complain to God about anything.
• Nowadays we all keep running after physical beauty. But the truth is that we should see spiritual beauty instead of physical beauty.
• It is very important to have patience. Whatever we get or what we have, we should come to be satisfied with that. Too much greed and wanting more often lead us on the wrong path.
• Looking bad is not a sin. Whether it is about colour, height, size, caste, we should not discriminate because they are all created by God. All are equal in the eyes of God.
• No matter what the situation is, we should never let ourselves down. We all should know to respect ourselves first only then we will be able to respect others.

Frequently Asked Question By People

Q.1) Which is the ugliest tree and plant in the world?

Ans: Here are some list of the ugliest tree and plants in the world (Source: Garden Building Direct)

1. Corpse Flower
2. Vegetable Sheep
3. Tree Tumbo
4. Worthwort
5. Monkey Cup
6. Mimosa Tree
7. Bastard Cobas

Q.2) Who wrote The Ugly Tree story?

Ans: The Ugly Tree story is written by ‘Sage Smith’.

Q.3) What is the theme of The Ugly Tree story?

Ans: The Ugly Tree was grateful to God and never sighed for its ugly form again. He understood that everything has its own advantages and disadvantages.

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