Barlaam and Josaphat

Barlaam and Josaphat is a story about a prince named Josaphat who lived a very long time ago (like when Grandma was a baby). Josaphat was a very kind and generous prince who wanted to become a holy man (kind of like a wise man who helps people and talks to God). But Josaphat's dad didn't like the idea of his son becoming a holy man and wanted him to rule the kingdom instead.

One day, a wise man named Barlaam came to see Josaphat's father and told him a story about a man who had everything he wanted, but still felt unhappy. Barlaam said that the only way to find happiness is to look within ourselves and to seek God. Josaphat was listening to this story and he felt that it was meant for him. He asked Barlaam to teach him how to find God.

So, Barlaam became Josaphat's teacher and taught him about the power of prayer and how to live a good and holy life. Together, they traveled to different countries and met many people who wanted to learn from them.

At one point in the story, Josaphat's father became angry that his son was not interested in ruling the kingdom and ordered Barlaam to be imprisoned. But, Josaphat remained steadfast in his belief and continued to pray for guidance. In the end, Josaphat became a holy man and many people looked up to and admired him.

The story of Barlaam and Josaphat became very popular and many people saw it as a way to learn about God and how to live a good life. The story even became part of the Bible and was widely read and celebrated.