Spokenez

  Strong or Weak: There was a proud teak tree in the forest. He was tall and strong. There was a small herb next to the tree. The teak tree said, "I am very handsome and strong. No one can defeat me." Hearing this, the herb replied, "Dear friend, too much pride is harmful. Even the strong will fall one day." The teak ignored the herb's words. He continued to praise himself. A strong wind blew. The teak stood firmly. Even when it rained, the teak stood strong by spreading its leaves. During these times, the herb bowed low. The teak made fun of the herb. One day, there was a storm in the forest. The herb bowed low. As usual, the teak did not want to bow. The storm kept growing stronger. The teak could no longer bear it. He felt his strength giving way. He tried his best to stand upright, but in the end, he fell down. That was the end of the proud tree. When everything was calm again, the herb stood straight. He looked around. He saw that the proud teak had fallen.

  Unhelpful Friends: Bunny rabbit lived in the forest. He had many friends. He was proud of his friends. One day Bunny rabbit heard the loud barking of wild dogs. He was very scared. He decided to ask for help. He quickly went to his friend deer. He said, "Dear friend, some wild dogs are chasing me. Can you chase them away with your sharp antlers?" The deer said, "That is right, I can. But now I am busy. Why don't you ask bear for help?" Bunny rabbit ran to the bear. "My dear friend, you are very strong. Please help me. Some wild dogs are after me. Please chase them away," he requested to the bear. The bear replied, "I am sorry. I am hungry and tired. I need to find some food. Please ask the monkey for help." Poor Bunny went to the monkey, the elephant, the goat and all his other friends. Bunny felt sad that nobody was ready to help him. He understood that he had to think of a way out by himself. He hid under a bush. He lay very still. The wi

  A Merchant and his Donkey: One beautiful spring morning, a merchant loaded his donkey with bags of salt to go to the market, in order to sell the salt. The merchant and his donkey were walking along together. They had not walked far when they reached a river on the way. Unfortunately, the donkey slipped and fell into the river. As it scrambled up the bank of the river, it noticed that the bags of salt loaded on his back had become lighter. There was nothing the merchant could do except return home, where he loaded his donkey with more bags of salt. As they reached the slippery riverbank again, the donkey fell into the river, this time deliberately. Thus the salt was wasted again. By now the merchant knew the donkey's trick. He wanted to teach the animal a lesson. As he returned home the second time with the donkey, the merchant loaded bags of sponges on its back. The duo set out on their trip to the market a third time. On reaching the river, the donkey very cleverly fell into th

 A farmer was worried about the seeds in his farm as they were destroyed by the birds. He laid a trap for them.  The next day he managed to catch a flock of birds. A Crane was also one of his victims. The crane pleaded with the farmer to let it free. The farmer retorted " you are found in the company of my enemies. So I will riot spare you "

 Haria a poor barber lived alone in his small hut. He was dedicated in his work. A d whatever he earns was enough to fulfill this needs.  One evening, after returning from work Haria was hungry "what shall I cook tonight " he thought.  Just then he heard  a hen clucking outside his hut. That hen would make a great feast for me " thought Haria and prepared to catch the hen. With a little effort, he was able to catch the hen, As he was about to kill the hen. It squeaked " please don't kill me. O kind man I will help you " Haria stopped though he was surprised that the hen spoke.  He asked " How can you help me " If you spare my life, I will lay a golden egg every day for you " said the hen. Haria's eyes got widened in delight.  Haria was surprised to hear this promise. " A golden egg"! That too every day! But why should I believe you? You might be lying " said Haria. "If I don't lay a golden egg tomorrow you can kill