In a fight between two, only the third gets the advantage - Panchatantra stories

 

In a forest, there lived a chakar in the hollow of a tree. There were many other trees around the same tree, on which fruits and seeds grew. Chakor remained happy after filling his stomach with those fruits and seeds. Many years passed like this. One day, while flying, another Chakor sat on the branch of that tree to take breath. Both of them talked.

 

The second chakor was surprised to know that he was living his life only by plucking the fruits and seeds of trees. The other one told him, “Brother, there are not only fruits and seeds to eat in the world; there are many other delicious things. They should also eat. The grains grown in the fields are unmatched. Try changing the taste of your food sometime.”

 

After the second Chakor flew away, that Chakor fell into thought. He decided that tomorrow he would go towards the distant fields and taste that thing called grain.

 

The next day, Chakor flew and landed near a field. A paddy crop was grown in the field. Chakor ate the shoots. He found them very tasty. He enjoyed the food that day so much that after eating, he was satisfied and fell asleep there with his eyes closed. Even after this, he remained lying there. She eats, drinks, and sleeps every day. After seven days, it occurred to him that he should return home.

 

Meanwhile, a rabbit was wandering in search of a home. Its burrow was destroyed due to underground water filling in that area. He came near the same square tree, and finding it empty, he took possession of it and started living there. When Chakor returned, he found that his house had been taken over by someone else. Chakor got angry and said, “Hey brother, who are you and what are you doing in my house?”

 

The rabbit showed his teeth and said, “I am the owner of this house. I have been living here for seven days; this house is mine.”

 

Chakor burst out with anger: “Seven days! Brother, I have been living in this cave for many years. Ask any nearby bird or four-legged animal.”

 

The rabbit said, “It is an easy thing.” I came here. This cave was lying empty, and I settled here. Then I asked the elders, Why?

 

Chakor said angrily, “Wow! If a house is found empty, does that mean that no one lives in it? I am telling you for the last time that you vacate my house decently otherwise.”

 

The rabbit also dare him: "Otherwise, what will you do? This house is mine. Whatever you want to do, do it.”

 

Chakor was horrified. He went to the neighboring animals with a request for help and justice. Everyone pretended to be there, but no one came forward to help him concretely.

 

An old neighbor said, “It would not be right to escalate the fight too much. You two should make some agreement among yourselves.” But there was no possibility of compromise in sight because the rabbit was not ready to leave the den on any condition. At last, the fox advised them, “Both of you appoint a knowledgeable person as the arbiter and get your dispute decided by him.”

 

Both liked this suggestion. Now both of them started roaming here and there in search of punch. While roaming like this, one day both of them came to the banks of the Ganga. There, he saw a cat engrossed in chanting. The cat had a tilak on its forehead. Sitting on deer bark with a sacred thread around her neck and a rosary in her hand, she looked like a complete ascetic. Seeing him, Chakor and Rabbit jumped with joy. Where else would they find a more knowledgeable person than this? The rabbit said, “Chakor ji, why don’t we get our dispute decided by him?”

 

The cat had a good influence on Chakor, too. But he was a little nervous. Chakor said, “I have no objection, but we should be a little careful.” The cat had cast a spell on the rabbit. He said, “Oh no! Don’t you see, this cat has given up worldly attachments and has become an ascetic?”

 

The truth was that the cat was pretending to be devoted only to trap foolish creatures like them. Then, to have more influence on Chakor and the rabbit, she started reciting the mantra loudly. Rabbit and Chakor came near him and folded hands and shouted, “Jai Mata Di.” Salute to mother.”

 

Smiling, the cat slowly opened its eyes and blessed, “Ayushman Bhava, there are lines of worry on both of your faces. What troubles you, children?” Chakor requested, “Mother, there is a fight between us. We want you to decide that.”

 

The cat blinked, “Hare Ram, Hare Ram!” You shouldn't fight. Live in love and peace.” She preached and said, “Well, tell me what your quarrel is."

 

Chakor explained the matter. The rabbit had just opened his mouth to say something when the cat raised his paw and stopped him and said, “Children, I am too old to hear properly. Your eyes are also weak, so both of you come close to me and speak loudly in my ear so that I can know the reason for the fight and can give justice to both of you. Hail, Siya Ram."

 

Both of them came very close to the nun cat so that they could whisper their respective words into her ears. The cat was looking for this opportunity; he made the sound of'meow' and in one fell swoop finished the work of the rabbit and Chakor. Then she started eating them comfortably.

 

Lesson: In a fight between two, only the third person benefits, so stay away from fights.

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