[Read more…] about The Sick KiteA sick kite begged his mother to visit altars and pray for his recovery. The mother said no as they had robbed all the altars she might pray at.
We must make friends in prosperity if we would have their help in adversity.
The Eagle and The Arrow
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The ArrowAn Eagle flying was hit by an Arrow. Looking back at it, the Eagle saw feathers from an Eagle on the Arrow. What a great irony!
We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.
The Wild Ass and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Wild Ass and The LionThe lion allied with other animals to hunt so that more prey could be caught. When it came time to divide the spoils the lion made it clear all was his.
Might makes right.
The Hawk, The Kite, and The Pigeons
[Read more…] about The Hawk, The Kite, and The PigeonsA Kite was bothering pigeons so the pigeons asked the hawk to guard them. Bad move as the hawk did more damage than the kite would have.
Avoid a remedy that is worse than the disease.
The Stag in The Ox-Stall
[Read more…] about The Stag in The Ox-StallA stag, fleeing, hid in a stable by burying itself in the hay. Stag left a horn showing and the Master saw. No more stag.
Nothing escapes the master’s eye.
The Two Dogs
[Read more…] about The Two DogsA Hound berated a House Dog for getting a large share of the kill on the Master’s return. The House Dog replied it was not his fault; talk to the Master.
Children are not to be blamed for the faults of their parents.