Hitopadesha(With Vocabulary)

Summary

In this 'Hita Badesha' video, three moral tales are narrated: The Washer Man's Jackass, where a donkey's attempt to alert the master about a thief backfires; The Tiger and the Traveler, where greed leads to a traveler's demise by a cunning tiger; and The Cat Who Served a Lion, illustrating the consequences of overconfidence as a cat fails to serve the lion and is sent away wiser. These stories offer lessons on the importance of staying within one's role, the dangers of greed, and the value of humility.

Takeaways

• 📚 The script contains three fables from Hittabadesha, each with a moral lesson.
• 🐎 In 'The Washer Man's Jackass', the donkey's attempt to alert the master about a thief leads to a misunderstanding and punishment.
• 🐕 The dog in the story chooses not to bark, showing a reluctance to take on a role not naturally its own.
• 🦄 The donkey's bravery in trying to alert the master, despite the dog's refusal, highlights the theme of stepping out of one's comfort zone.
• 🐯 'The Tiger and the Traveler' illustrates the dangers of greed and the consequences of being lured by material wealth.
• 🕳 The traveler's downfall in the swamp serves as a cautionary tale against trusting strangers and the allure of easy gains.
• 🦁 'The Cat Who Served a Lion' portrays the dynamics of power and the consequences of relying on others for survival.
• 🐭 The mouse's nibbling on the lion's mane symbolizes a minor annoyance that can lead to significant actions.
• 🐱 The cat's initial acceptance to live with the lion and scare the mouse away shows opportunism but also eventual abandonment.
• 🐟 The cat's failure to be fed by the lion after the mouse's demise teaches the lesson of self-reliance and the unpredictability of reliance on others.
• 🧠 The overall message of the script is about the importance of understanding one's role, the pitfalls of greed, and the value of self-sufficiency.

Q & A

What is the main occupation of the character in the first story?

The main character in the first story is a washer man who owns a dog and a donkey.

What did the donkey notice one night and what was its reaction?

The donkey noticed a thief trying to rob the washer man's house and decided to inform the dog and then the master by braying loudly.

Why did the dog refuse to bark and inform the master about the thief?

The script does not provide a specific reason for the dog's refusal to bark and inform the master about the thief.

What was the consequence for the donkey after it tried to alert the washer man about the thief?

The donkey was beaten mercilessly by the washer man, who was frustrated by the noise.

What did the dog think about the donkey's fate?

The dog felt pity for the donkey, thinking that if the donkey hadn't tried to do the dog's duty, it wouldn't have been beaten.

What strategy did the old tiger use to catch his prey in the second story?

The old tiger used a gold bangle as bait to trick a traveler, intending to make him fall into a swamp and become an easy meal.

How did the traveler react when he saw the gold bangle offered by the tiger?

The traveler was initially wary, but the tiger's words made him greedy, leading him to take the bangle and get stuck in the swamp.

What happened to the traveler after he got stuck in the swamp?

The traveler cried for help, but the tiger approached and killed him for his meal.

What was the relationship between the lion and the mouse in the third story?

The mouse would nibble away some of the lion's mane while he napped, which annoyed the lion.

Why did the lion invite the cat to live in his den?

The lion invited the cat to live in his den to frighten the mouse and stop it from nibbling his mane.

What did the cat do when the mouse tried to catch one of the fish offered by the lion?

The cat pounced on the mouse and killed it when it tried to steal a fish.

What was the final outcome for the cat after it stopped being fed by the lion?

The cat was sent back to where it came from, leaving the den as a wiser animal.