The Bullock Left Behind
A merchant's bullock grew too tired to pull the cart, so he was left by the riverside.
The grass there was thick and sweet. Slowly he grew strong again.
He grew so strong that his bellow rolled across the forest like thunder.
The lion king heard it and was afraid of this unknown giant.
But when they finally met, the lion found only a gentle, peaceful bullock.
They became good friends, and the forest learned that a big voice is not always a big danger.
Do not judge someone by the noise they make. Go and meet them.
CourageDid you know?
This gentle bullock is Sanjivaka, the same bull from the very first Panchatantra story.
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Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
Why was the bullock left behind?
Answer: He was too tired
What frightened the lion?
Answer: His loud bellow
What is the moral?
Answer: Do not judge by noise alone
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