Once there was a little girl. She watered a banana tree every day. One day a voice came from the tree, “Will you play with me?” The girl was very scared and ran to her mother. Her mother said, “Don't be afraid, that voice is of the banana tree goddess, Laxmi. She is pleased with you.” The next day when the girl went to the tree, Laxmi played with her. Later, Laxmi said, “I live in this tree. Will you come to my house for lunch?” Then she took her to a beautiful palace and gave her delicious food.

When the little girl told her mother what had happened, the mother was very happy and said, “Invite Laxmi to our home tomorrow for lunch.” The girl said, “But mother, we are so poor and our house is small. How can I invite her here?” Her mother said “Don’t worry! She would be very happy with our love.” The next day the little girl brought Laxmi with her. As soon as Laxmi arrived, their house turned into a beautiful one. Their old clothes became new. Laxmi gave them delicious food. The girl’s mother asked Laxmi to stay in the house with them forever.

But Laxmi went back to the tree. The little girl watered the tree every day and they lived happily ever after.