Amar Chitra Katha: Hitopadesha
Summary
TLDRThe video script narrates three tales from Hitopadesha. The first story features a cat tricked by a pot rim, who pretends to be holy to avoid being caught, only to reveal her predatory nature. In the second, a man's pig and dog are tested for usefulness, with the pig working hard but the dog deceiving the man into believing it did the work. The third story involves a crane and a crab outsmarting a snake to protect their eggs, but inadvertently inviting a mongoose to steal them. These tales emphasize the importance of appearance versus reality, the consequences of deception, and the need for careful planning.
Takeaways
- 🐱 The story of 'The Highest Cat' illustrates the hypocrisy of a cat that pretends to be holy while planning to betray its companions.
- 🎶 The cat's entrapment with a pot rim around its neck symbolizes the consequences of its past actions and its inability to escape them.
- 🦚 The peacock's curiosity and the pigeon's desire for redemption join the cat on a journey, showing the influence of appearances and promises.
- 🐭 The mouse's quick thinking and escape from the cat's trap demonstrate the importance of vigilance and the ability to recognize danger.
- 🏡 The encounter with a dog in the hut leads to the cat's downfall, highlighting the theme that deception can lead to one's own demise.
- 🐷 In 'The Pig and the Dog,' the pig's hard work is undermined by the dog's deceit, showing the consequences of dishonesty and the value of true effort.
- 🐕 The dog's reward for trickery and the pig's expulsion from the house reflect societal biases and the unfairness that can result from appearances.
- 🦀 The 'Crane and the Crab' tale emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking and the potential pitfalls of hastily made plans.
- 🐍 The plan to eliminate the snake by using a mongoose backfires, leading to the loss of the crane's eggs, which teaches the lesson of unforeseen consequences.
- 🤔 The overarching theme of the script is the importance of integrity, hard work, and the consideration of long-term effects before taking action.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the story 'The Highest Cat'?
-The main theme of 'The Highest Cat' is the hypocrisy and deceptive nature of the cat who pretends to be pious and holy to trick other animals, but ultimately reveals her true predatory nature.
Why did the cat wear a pot rim around its neck in the story?
-The cat wore a pot rim around its neck because it got stuck while trying to steal food from a pot in a farmer's kitchen, and she claimed it as a 'holy chain' to maintain her disguise.
What does the peacock renounce in the story?
-The peacock renounces the way of beasts of prey, signifying a change in its predatory nature and joining the cat in her supposed spiritual journey.
Why did the mouse decide to go on a pilgrimage with the cat and the peacock?
-The mouse decided to go on a pilgrimage because it was inspired by the cat and the peacock's intention to cleanse their sins in the holy river, showing a desire for spiritual transformation.
What is the significance of the hut in the forest in the story?
-The hut in the forest is significant as it is the place where the cat's true intentions are revealed, and where the other animals realize her deceit.
What is the moral lesson from the story of the pig and the dog?
-The moral lesson from the story is to think before you act, as the pig's hard work was unrecognized due to the dog's deceit, leading to an unfair outcome.
Why did the man in the story want the pig and the dog to work?
-The man wanted the pig and the dog to work because he realized they were not contributing to the household and wanted to ensure they were useful.
What was the plan devised by the crab to deal with the snake in the story of the crane and the crab?
-The crab's plan involved the crane dropping dead fish near the mongoose's territory to lure the mongoose towards the snake, resulting in the snake's death.
Why was the crane's wife skeptical about the plan to kill the snake?
-The crane's wife was skeptical because she was concerned about the potential drawbacks and the effectiveness of the plan, urging for more careful consideration.
What was the unintended consequence of the plan to kill the snake in the story?
-The unintended consequence was that the mongoose, after killing the snake, followed the same track back to the crane's nest and ate their eggs, introducing a new threat.
What is the overarching message of the script regarding actions and their consequences?
-The overarching message is that actions should be thought through carefully, as they can have unforeseen consequences, as illustrated by the various stories.
Outlines
🐱 The Holy Cat's Pilgrimage
This tale revolves around a cat who, after stealing into a farmer's kitchen and getting stuck with a pot rim around its neck, decides to embrace a holy life. The cat, along with a peacock and a pigeon, embarks on a pilgrimage to the holy Ganges to cleanse their sins. Along the way, they are joined by a mouse, and they all reach a hut in the forest where they engage in a ritual. However, the cat's true predatory nature is revealed when she attempts to attack her companions during the ritual. In the end, the cat is outsmarted and eaten by a dog, leaving behind only the rim of the pot as a 'relic' for the others. The story concludes with the moral that one should not undertake a pilgrimage without true intent.
🐷 The Lazy Pig and the Cunning Dog
In this narrative, a man is frustrated with his unproductive pig and dog and challenges them to work in order to earn their keep. The pig diligently plows the field while the dog merely sleeps. To deceive the man, the dog runs through the field, creating the illusion of work. The man, upon inspecting the field, mistakenly believes the dog has done the work and rewards it, banishing the pig. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of not verifying the truth and the importance of hard work, as the pig's honest labor is unappreciated while the dog's deceit is rewarded.
🦀 The Crane and the Crab's Plan
This story tells of a friendship between a crane and a crab who are troubled by a snake that has been eating their eggs. The crab devises a plan to lure a mongoose to kill the snake, using dead fish as bait. The plan initially succeeds, and the snake is killed. However, the cranes' relief is short-lived as the mongoose, following the same trail of fish, ends up eating their eggs. The story highlights the importance of considering all possible outcomes before acting, as the cranes' plan to eliminate one threat inadvertently invites another.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Hunger
💡Pilgrimage
💡Dharma
💡Karma
💡Redemption
💡Betrayal
💡Sin
💡Devotion
💡Tricked
💡Consequences
💡Friendship
💡Plan
💡Enemy
Highlights
The story begins with a hungry cat stealing into a farmer's kitchen and getting stuck with a pot rim around its neck.
The cat tries to convince others that the pot rim is a holy chain, attempting to deceive them.
A curious peacock follows the cat, intrigued by the 'holy necklace' and renouncing the way of beasts of prey.
The cat and peacock decide to go to the holy river to wash away their sins, with the peacock joining the cat on the journey.
The cat and peacock encounter a pigeon who also decides to join them on their pilgrimage to the holy river.
A mouse overhears their plans and expresses a desire to join the pilgrimage as well.
The group of animals reaches a hut in the forest where they plan to rest and discuss dharma and karma.
The cat's true intentions are revealed when it blocks the entrance of the hut, intending to trap the other animals.
The mouse senses danger and quickly digs a hole to escape, while the peacock and pigeon prepare to flee.
The cat tries to justify its actions by claiming divine gifts for the peacock's feathers and the pigeon's red feet.
The mouse uses its quick thinking to avoid the cat's attack and escapes with the peacock and pigeon.
The cat's deception is ultimately unsuccessful, and a dog enters the hut, leading to the cat's demise.
The mouse, peacock, and pigeon find the rim of the broken pot, interpreting it as a holy relic from the cat.
The story of the pig and the dog begins, with a man trying to get his lazy animals to work.
The pig works hard plowing the field while the dog pretends to work by running around.
The man discovers the deception when he checks the field and sees only the dog's footprints.
The man rewards the dog for its supposed hard work, while the pig is cast out.
The story of the crane and the crab unfolds, with the friends devising a plan to kill a snake that has been eating their eggs.
The crane and crab execute their plan, using dead fish to lure a mongoose to kill the snake.
The plan initially succeeds, but the mongoose then becomes a new threat, stealing the cranes' eggs.
The moral of the story emphasizes the importance of thinking carefully before taking action.
Transcripts
hi everyone today i will read you three
hito badesha tales enjoy the highest cat
a hungry cat once stolen into a farmer's
kitchen
[Music]
wow
[Music]
oh dear the rim of the pot is still
around my neck
i guess i'm stuck with it
i say i look good in it a holy chain for
the holy cat
and now to the forest
she did not try to catch me what an
unusual cat
the curious peacock hopped after the cat
where are you off to by this holy
necklace of lord getter i renounce
renounce the way of beasts of prey in
the holy river let's wash our sins away
come friend two is better than one
i'll go with you together
we'll bait in the holy ganga
as the two walked on how strange they
just walked past me without so much as a
glance at me
he flew after them where are you off to
to the holy ganga to wash off our past
for by this necklace of lord kidder i
about to give up sin come with us
brother for three is better than two
hun oh i'll come oh i'll come too
together we'll bathe in the holy ganga
a little further away they met a mouse
when he heard what they were going i
know i've always wanted to go on a
pilgrimage i'll go with you
so the cat the peacock the pigeon and
the mouse journeyed on
till at nightfall they came upon a hut
in the forest let's rest here tonight i
will speak to you of dharma and karma
then we shall sing hymns
it is our duty to protect the living to
kill is sinful
the camp reached on but her mind was on
other things
soon the devotees stood up the cat held
up the symbols and began clanging them
rhythmic rhythmically the devotees began
to dance
faster and faster when the rhythm the
devotees danced on in a frenzy
while the cat's eyes were bloodshot as
she dribbled
suddenly the cat jumped down from the
platform danced up to the entrance
and blocked it then she dropped the
symbols to the floor clang
the mouse was the first to sense trouble
oh oh i'd better dig a hole fast
you vane peacock whom would you who with
that display of feathers
god gave me these feathers oh holy one i
could not redisplay them i i while the
cat bathed the peacock the mouse
finished digging the hole she's out for
the poor pigeon now
and whom would you with your feet dyed
red
god gave me this red feet holy one i
have not dyed them finally the cat
turned upon the mouse and you whom would
you move with your whiskers said so
prettily
you my pretty one i wish to woo you
yeah the furious cat jumped at the mouse
but the mouse was too quick for her
thought
before she could recover the peak of the
peacock and the pigeon flew through the
door quickly flew through the door to a
tree outside
the cat dashed out after them but it was
too late so that she went into the hut
come out dear mouse i'll give you gold
all the gold i have aren't you my nephew
of course i'm your nephew but i don't
want your gold
just then a dog enter the hut what are
you up to
the cat picked up the symbols
and adjusted her earthen ornament
then by this holy necklace
but the dog was no fool
well well a pious cat
marvelous
with that he sprang on the cat wow
and ate her
later when the dog had left the mouse
crept out of his hole
all that was left of the cat was the rim
of the broken pot
he dragged it out of the hut
and showed it to the peacock and the
pigeon look auntie has sent you this
relic of lord kidder
a dog shortcut a pilgrimage by bringing
her salvation right here
never again do the three feel the urge
to go on a pilgrimage the pig and the
dog
a man had a pig and a dog one day he
suddenly realized that the two animals
did not work at all get up you lazy
creatures go and do something useful
whichever of you do some work might find
a place in my house
the pig and the dog went to their
masters field
there the pig plowed the field the whole
day long
while the dog slept
in the evening have you finished yes
oh and i am exhausted as the pig whether
he set off for home the dog jumped into
the field and ran up and down several
times and then followed him
that night what work did you do today i
plowed the field master
and you
mastered
it was i who plowed the field
i will have to find out the truth for
myself
the man got up early next morning and
went to the field when he returned are
you satisfied with my work master what
work
i plowed your field you liar i saw only
the dog's footprints in the soil it was
he who plowed the field but but
go away you lazy creature
come dog you have had done some hard
work you may come into the house with me
ever since dogs have stayed in their
master's houses and pigs have not been
allowed inside think before you act
a crane and a crab were good friends
one day
friend that sneaking thief the snake has
eaten up our eggs again
oh no
we are helpless you are not not when you
have a friend like me
you must get the snake killed i have a
plan the crane listened carefully as the
crab unfolded his plan
i like your idea it must it must work i
am sure it will
however the crane's wife was not very
enthusiastic are you sure of the results
is there any drawback in the plan please
think
we have no time to think we have to act
now
the crane flew to the seashore
collected a dead fish left behind by the
fishermen
and dropped it near the place where a
mongoose lived
he collected another dead fish and
dropped it a little distance away i hope
the crabs plant will work
after some time when the mangoes came
out
i smell fish
ah here it is ah one more fish
what another today is my lucky day
the mongoose followed the track of the
dead fish and reached the tree where the
crane lived ah here he comes the snake
also spotted his enemy how dare he enter
my territory a snake
in the fight that followed
the snake was killed
much to the relief of the cranes thank
god our eggs are safe
but their hope was short-lived the
following day the mongoose followed the
same track what no fish today let me
climb this tree and try my luck when the
cranes flew back to their dressed they
saw the mongoose going down the tree and
they found the eggs missing again we got
rid of one enemy only to invite another
that's why we must think carefully
before we act
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