It is in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad that a typically value-based story appears: 'What the Thunder Says'. Prajapati, the All-Father, having created the three races of gods, men and demons, appointed each to their own realm - heaven, earth and the netherworld. All three begged him for advice to live by. So, to each race, Prajapati gave counsel.
To the gods (sura), he said "Damyata". Be restrained. To mankind (nara), he said "Datta". Give. To the demons (asura), he said "Dayadhvam". Be merciful. And so, forever more, when the thunder peals DA-DA-DA, his children know that it is the voice of Prajapati, the All-Father, reminding them of the key to their true selves.
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