Read the previous part here… A wise man who hides his intentions can get away without being noticed, even after harming his enemy, much like Chaturaka the jackal was able to get his way, defeat his enemy and yet not get caught. On the other end of the forest, Sanjeevaka was lost in deep thought. …
Read the previous part here… Shanku-karna immediately replied “Please go ahead Chaturaka. Tell me what needs to be done so that I can get it done fast, and save the master and all of us. One such good act, will bring me the merits of a hundred good acts.” Chaturaka said… “My dear Shanku-karna, offer …
Read the previous part here… Prosperity always favours men who are brave, and who work diligently. “Whatever happens is due to fate”, so say the lazy and the cowardly. One should leave the reliance on fate, and continue to work sincerely, as per one’s capabilities and talent. Even after working to the best of your …
Read the previous part here… “And that is why”, concluded Damanaka, “If one starts a fight, without knowing the strength of his enemy, he will surely be defeated. like the mighty ocean was insulted by a small Tittibha bird. “ Hearing his arguments, Sanjeevaka replied “Damanaka, how can I know for sure that Pingalaka has evil …
Read the previous part here… “And that is why I say that if you really want to fight the ocean, then call the other birds and your close friends as well – let them join you in battle, like the sparrow joined the woodpecker; the bee joined the frog; and they all got together and killed …
Read the previous part here… The sparrow joined the woodpecker; the bee joined the frog; and they all got together and killed the elephant.” “And how did that happen?” asked her husband. His wife replied… चटककुञ्जर कथा The story of the sparrow and the elephant In a forest not so far away from here, lived a …
Read the previous part here… Her husband, who patiently listened to her speak, said “My dear! Do you think I am Yad Bhavishyahah? You will now see how intelligent I am. I will dry this wicked ocean, with my beak. His wife replied ” Do you really want to fight the ocean? It is not …
Read the previous part here… “Far-sighted” and “Quick-witted” both survived and lived happily, while “Whatever happens is inevitable” died. Her husband asked “How did that happen?” The female replied… मत्स्यत्रयकथा The story of the three fish In a lake not so far away from here, lived three fish – Anāgata Vidhātā (The Far-Sighted One), Pratyutpanna …
Read the previous part here… The Tittibha flies with it’s feet spread out, thinking that it will hold back the falling sky with its feet! And like this, who does not feel proud of his own imagined superiority? “I am also curious to know what he would do to save his eggs and prove himself, …
Read the previous part here… If the king is like a vulture, but is surrounded by swan-like courtiers, he should be served well. But, if a swan-like king is surrounded by people who act like vultures, then he should be discarded. Sanjeevaka continued ” It seems like some wicked-hearted person has poisoned Pingalaka’s mind, and …
