Hitopadesha Tales - The Intelligent Jackal - Moral Stories for Children

Summary

In a village terrorized by a ferocious wolf, a proud pundit initially refuses to help, dismissing the villagers' pleas. A brave hunter from a nearby forest captures the wolf, but the pundit, swayed by the wolf's promises, foolishly releases it, only to be betrayed. A clever jackal helps the pundit outsmart the wolf, leading to its permanent imprisonment. The villagers learn the importance of practical wisdom over mere book knowledge, and the jackal is celebrated for teaching the pundit a valuable lesson.

Takeaways

• 🐺 A ferocious wolf terrorized a village near a dense forest, causing fear among the villagers.
• 🏡 The villagers sought help from a wise pundit, believing in his intelligence to find a solution.
• 📚 The pundit was initially dismissive of the villagers' plea for help against the wolf.
• 🔍 The villagers, feeling helpless, encountered a brave hunter who was willing to confront the wolf.
• 🛡️ The hunter captured the wolf and locked it in a cage, bringing relief to the villagers.
• 🗣️ The wolf spoke to the pundit, promising not to harm him if he was set free, which the pundit believed.
• 🦊 The pundit's decision to release the wolf backfired when the wolf attacked him, breaking its promise.
• 🏃‍♂️ The pundit fled in fear and sought refuge behind a jackal, revealing the wolf's betrayal.
• 🤔 The jackal, skeptical of the pundit's story, challenged the wolf to prove its claim of being freed.
• 🔒 The pundit cleverly tricked the wolf back into the cage, securing its permanent imprisonment.
• 👑 The jackal was praised for its wisdom and practicality, teaching the pundit a valuable lesson about the application of knowledge.
• 🍇 The villagers rewarded the jackal for its help, acknowledging the importance of combining book knowledge with practical wisdom.

Q & A

What was the villagers' main problem in the story?

The villagers were troubled by a ferocious wolf that lived in the nearby forest and was dangerous to everyone.

Who did the villagers first seek help from to deal with the wolf?

The villagers first sought help from a wise pundit in their village.

How did the pundit react when the villagers asked for his help?

The pundit dismissed the villagers, telling them he had no time for their problem and implying that it was beneath him.

Who eventually agreed to help the villagers with the wolf?

A hunter from a nearby forest agreed to help the villagers with the wolf.

What did the hunter do to the wolf?

The hunter caught the wolf and locked it in a cage for everyone to see.

What did the wolf say to the pundit when he approached the cage?

The wolf asked the pundit to let him free, promising that he would run to another forest and not harm anyone.

How did the pundit eventually get tricked by the wolf?

The pundit believed the wolf's promise and opened the cage, only for the wolf to try to attack him.

Who helped the pundit escape from the wolf's attack?

A jackal helped the pundit by tricking the wolf back into the cage.

What lesson did the villagers and the pundit learn from the jackal?

The villagers and the pundit learned that book knowledge alone is not sufficient; practical use of knowledge is important, and they should help others.

How did the villagers reward the jackal for his help?

The villagers gave the jackal a basket of sweet grapes as a reward for his help.