Straying Away Is Always Risky
Crabs live in water which is their natural home. They, like turtles, may come out on land off and on. But they are safe in water only. One day, …
Think Twice Before You Act
Once upon a time two frogs lived in a marsh. They were very happy with their lot there. But as the high summer approached the marsh began to dry …
One's Nature Seldom Changes
You may be surprised to know that all ants were human-beings to begin with. They lived by tilling soil and raising crops just as farmers do even now. But …
A Bought Comfort Isn't A Blessing
One winter day, a wild ass was wandering aimlessly about. Suddenly he came to the edge of the forest and saw a donkey lying in the warm sun at …
Respect the Wisdom of Elders
Once there was a bull. He had a strong hefty body—so much so that he had to struggle a lot to get through the door of the cow-shed where …
Traitors Meet With A Sad End Traitors Meet With A Sad End
Some dogs were guarding a flock of sheep when a wolf appeared on the scene. They became alert and began to bark at him. The wolf could not dare …
The Lion and the Hare
Once a lion was on his usual evening prowl in search of prey. Luckily, it caught sight of a hare sleeping fast under a bush. How happy he was …
A Wilful Person Ever Suffers
Once upon a time a man was going with his donkey down a hill-road. He was following the donkey with a rod in his hand. The donkey jogged down …
A Brute Can Also See Reason
Once there was a wolf who was very cruel indeed. One day he was able to kill a lamb and enjoy a good meal. So, he was in a …
Foolish Friends Are Foes Indeed
Once upon a time, a stag fell ill. So, he came to a clear grassy patch of land and lay down there. In a day or two, he became …
My life in the tsunami
Authors note: this isn’t actually my part of it. It’s just a support story for Japan and the crisis’s that have been going on there. I strongly support Japan* …