THE GEESE AND THE CROW

THE GEESE AND THE CROW - MORAL STORY

There was a lush meadow in a dense forest. A brook ran across the meadow. A crow lived on a nearby tree top. She was always dissatisfied. Although she had plenty to eat, she kept on complaining. Even if she had big fish to eat she was not content. She always wanted more.

She looked around and lamented, "All other animals and birds are happy and joyful. They all lead successful living. I alone am unfortunate. I don't get everything I want. The forest is lush, the leaves are green and beautiful, and the brook is full of fish, but, I don't get enough." At that moment her eyes fell on two golden geese loitering here and there. She went to the geese and started, "Oh beautiful geese, how beautiful you are! Look at your colourful feathers.

They are glowing in the sunlight. But look at me. I am so ugly. You should be lucky to get whatever you want to eat. Tell me the secret meal you eat. I too shall eat that and become as beautiful as you are. The geese exchanged looks and answered in a soft voice, "My dear friend, beauty is our character rather than in our food. Be virtuous, and you too shall become beautiful." The greedy crow just then understood the meaning of life.

Moral: BEAUTY IS IN CHARACTER !!!

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