In a bustling town called Mahilaropya, there stood a grand banyan tree that served as the home for a large community of crows. Their wise and brave king, Meghavarna, ruled over them with fairness and courage. Not far from the banyan tree, in a dark cave, lived a group of owls led by their cunning king, Arimardana.
For many days, the owls would fly around the banyan tree at night, attacking the crows and causing fear among them. The crows, unable to see well in the dark, were at a disadvantage. Many crows were injured or lost during these nightly raids.
One day, King Meghavarna called upon his trusted ministers to discuss the troubling situation.
Meghavarna: “Our enemies, the owls, are attacking us during the night. We must find a way to protect ourselves and our home.”
Ujjeevi: “We should fortify our tree and stay within our safe haven.”
Sanjeevi: “Perhaps we should seek allies to help us in this battle.”
Anujjevi: “We could try to negotiate peace with the owls.”
Prajeevi: “I believe we should remain steadfast and wait for the right moment to act.”
After hearing all the suggestions, Meghavarna turned to his eldest and wisest minister, Sthirajeevi, for counsel.
Meghavarna: “Sthirajeevi, what do you think we should do?”
Sthirajeevi: “Your Majesty, I have a plan. We can send a crow disguised as an owl to infiltrate their colony and learn their secrets. Once we have the information, we can strike when they least expect it.”
Impressed by the plan, Meghavarna agreed.
Meghavarna: “Proceed with your plan, Sthirajeevi.”
Sthirajeevi carefully executed the plan, and soon, the crows had gathered enough information about the owls’ weaknesses. They set a trap and, with precision, attacked the owls, catching them off guard. The owls, unprepared and overwhelmed, were defeated.
Meghavarna: “We have triumphed not through strength, but through wisdom and strategy.”
📜 Moral:
Wisdom and strategy can overcome brute strength.