In a lush and vibrant forest, there lived a mighty lion named Raja. Raja was feared by all the creatures in the forest because of his strength and pride. Every day, Raja would roam the forest, asserting his dominance and scaring the animals into submission.
One day, Raja announced, “I am the king of this forest, and I demand that all of you bring me a meal every day, or face my wrath!” The animals were terrified and reluctantly agreed to this harsh decree. For days, they brought food to the lion to avoid his fury.
However, as the days went by, the animals found it increasingly difficult to provide a meal for Raja. They were on the brink of starvation themselves. Desperate to find a solution, they gathered together and decided to use their collective wisdom to address the situation.
A clever rabbit named Raju stepped forward and said, “I have a plan. Let me go and speak with the lion.”
The other animals, though skeptical, agreed to Raju’s plan. With a brave heart, Raju made his way to Raja’s den. When he arrived, Raja roared, “Where is my meal, rabbit?”
Raju bowed respectfully and said, “Your Majesty, I am here with an offering, but there is a slight problem. We have been struggling to find enough food, and today I am the only one available.”
Raja’s pride swelled as he listened, and he said, “Very well, rabbit. What is your plan?”
Raju, with a calm demeanor, replied, “I have a solution that will benefit us both. I can lead you to a place where you will find plenty of food, but I must ask that you spare the lives of my fellow animals.”
Intrigued, Raja agreed to follow Raju. The clever rabbit led the lion to a deep well. Peering into the well, Raja saw his own reflection and thought it was another lion challenging him. Enraged by this perceived rivalry, he leaped into the well to confront the “rival.”
The moment Raja was inside the well, Raju covered the top with a large rock, trapping the lion. The proud lion roared and struggled, but he could not escape. The rabbit then returned to the other animals and explained what had happened.
The animals rejoiced, and from that day on, they lived peacefully in the forest without fear of the lion’s tyranny. Raja’s pride had led to his downfall, but Raju’s cleverness had restored peace.
Moral: Wisdom and cleverness are often the keys to overcoming even the most daunting challenges.
Peculiar article, just what I needed.