In a lush forest filled with tall trees and winding rivers, there lived a wise Brahmin. One day, as the Brahmin wandered through the forest, he stumbled upon a ferocious tiger trapped in a deep pit.
The tiger pleaded with the Brahmin to help him escape, promising not to harm him in return. Moved by compassion, the Brahmin agreed to help the tiger. Using a sturdy vine, he lowered it into the pit, allowing the tiger to climb out to safety.
Grateful for his freedom, the tiger thanked the Brahmin and promised to repay his kindness someday. However, the Brahmin remained cautious, knowing the nature of the beast.
As they continued their journey through the forest, they encountered a cunning jackal. Sensing an opportunity for a meal, the jackal approached the tiger and the Brahmin with a cunning plan.
"Dear Brahmin," said the jackal, "I see that you have rescued this tiger from the pit. But did you know that it is customary for the one who saves a life to be rewarded?"
Intrigued, the Brahmin asked what reward the jackal had in mind. The jackal replied, "I propose that we divide the reward equally among the three of us. After all, we each played a role in the tiger's rescue."
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The Brahmin, unaware of the jackal's deceitful intentions, agreed to the proposal. However, the tiger grew suspicious and questioned the jackal's motives.
"Why should we share the reward with you?" asked the tiger. "You played no part in my rescue."
The jackal, quick to respond, said, "But dear tiger, I provided the wisdom and guidance that led the Brahmin to save you. Without my help, he would never have found you in the pit."
Believing the jackal's words, the tiger agreed to the proposal, and they set off together to claim their reward.
As they journeyed through the forest, the jackal led them to a nearby village, where they hoped to find food and shelter. But when they arrived, they were met with hostility from the villagers, who feared the presence of the tiger.
In a fit of rage, the tiger attacked the villagers, causing chaos and destruction. The Brahmin, horrified by the tiger's actions, realized the consequences of his naivety and the jackal's deceit.
With great regret, the Brahmin pleaded with the tiger to spare the villagers and return to the forest. Ashamed of his behavior, the tiger agreed, and they retreated into the safety of the wilderness.
As they journeyed back to the forest, the Brahmin reflected on the lessons he had learned. He understood the importance of discernment and the dangers of trusting blindly. From that day on, he vowed to use his wisdom to help others and to always consider the consequences of his actions.
And so, in the heart of the forest, the tiger, the Brahmin, and the jackal parted ways, each with their own lessons learned and their own paths to follow.
The moral of the story is that wisdom and discernment are essential virtues in navigating life's challenges. It teaches us to be cautious of deceitful intentions and to always consider the consequences of our actions before making decisions.
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