One day, an argument occurred between a monkey and an elephant about who was better among them. They both went to a lion for settlement.
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The lion said, "Go across the river. There you will find a mango tree. Whosoever, gets a mango from there will be considered better?"
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Both went to the river. The river current was very strong. The elephant mocked the monkey, "Sit on my back. I will take you across the river."
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On reaching across the river, the monkey jumped on the tree and plucked a mango. Then he mocked at the elephant, "Now say who is better. Had I not been there, how would you have plucked the mango?"
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They both returned to the lion and told their stories.
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The lion said, "You both are better in your own ways."

Story

Who Is Better ?

Once upon a time, in a peaceful forest, there lived a clever fox and a swift hare. The fox was known for its intelligence and cunning ways, while the hare was admired for its incredible speed.
One sunny morning, as the forest birds chirped happily, the fox approached the hare with a sly grin. "Hello there, dear hare," the fox said with a friendly tone. "I have an idea. Let's have a race to see who is the fastest in the forest."
The hare, always up for a challenge, agreed enthusiastically. The forest animals gathered to watch the race, excited to see who would win.
As the race started, the hare dashed forward with lightning speed, leaving a trail of dust behind. The fox, on the other hand, moved calmly and steadily. The hare soon realized that it had a significant lead over the fox and decided to take a short nap under a tree, feeling confident of victory.
Meanwhile, the fox continued to trot along, not in a hurry at all. It spotted the sleeping hare and smiled knowingly. The fox had a plan. It gently approached the hare and woke it up, saying, "Oh dear hare, the race is almost over, and I'm so tired. But I have a proposition. How about we finish the race together and call it a tie?"
The hare, still groggy from its nap, agreed without thinking much. Together, they hopped and trotted towards the finish line. As they crossed the line, the other animals cheered for their unexpected teamwork.
The fox's cleverness had won the day. While the hare had the speed, the fox had used its wits to outsmart the hare and create a win-win situation.
From that day on, the hare and the fox became unlikely friends. They often spent time together, with the hare appreciating the fox's intelligence, and the fox admiring the hare's swiftness. And as for the race, well, it remained a memorable tale in the forest, teaching everyone that sometimes, working together can be the best way to achieve success.
And so, in the heart of the peaceful forest, the fox and the hare showed that differences could be strengths when combined, and that friendship could be found in the most unexpected places.

In a tranquil forest, a smart fox and a swift hare live. The fox suggests a race to prove who's faster. The hare agrees, and the animals gather to watch. At the start, the hare races ahead but later naps under a tree, thinking it's winning. The fox calmly wakes the hare and proposes they finish together for a tie. They do, showing teamwork beats competition. The forest animals cheer, and the hare and fox become friends, valuing each other's strengths. The story teaches unity and friendship can overcome differences.

The Fox and The Hare

A Little boy who was just 10 years old lost his left arm in an accident. Despite that he decided to learn Judo.
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He started his lessons with an old Japanese master. The boy was learning well. One thing that bothered him that it&rsquo;s been three month and his master had taught him only one move.
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&ldquo;Sensei(Teacher in Japanese) Shouldn&rsquo;t i be learning more moves?&rdquo; Boy asked
&ldquo;This is the only move you will ever need to know&rdquo; Sensei replied
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Boy didn&rsquo;t understand that but believing his teacher he kept training hard. After several months, Sensei took boy to his first tournament. To the surprise of the boy he easily won first two matches with his only move. Third match bit difficult than first two still boy was able to win the match. Amazed by his success, Boy was now in finals.
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In final match the opponent seemed to be much bigger and stronger compared to boy. Concerning that this match might hurt the boy referee called a time-out. As referee was about to stop the match boy&rsquo;s sensei intervened.
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&ldquo;No,&rdquo; the sensei insisted, &ldquo;Let him continue.&rdquo;
Soon after the match resumed, his opponent made a critical mistake: he dropped his guard. Instantly, the boy used his move to pin him. The boy had won the match and the tournament.
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Boy was the champion now. On the way back from tournament boy they reviewed each move in every match. Boy this time summoned his courage and asked &ldquo;Sensei, how did I win the tournament with only one move?&rdquo;
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&ldquo;You won for two reasons,&rdquo; the sensei answered.
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&ldquo;First, you&rsquo;ve almost mastered one of the most difficult throws in all of judo. And second, the only known defense for that move is for your opponent to grab your left arm.&rdquo;
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The boy knew that his biggest weakness has now become his biggest strength.
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Moral: Sometimes we feel that we have Certain weaknesses and we blame God, the Circumstances or Ourselves for it but we never know that our Weaknesses can become our Strengths one Day.

In "Strength And Weakness," a determined 10-year-old, despite losing his arm, learns judo with a patient Japanese master. Mastering one move, he enters a tournament and surprises everyone with his victories. His unique move, born from his weakness, becomes his winning strategy, teaching us that weaknesses can transform into strengths through dedication and perspective.

Strength And Weakness

One day all the employees of a company saw a note on door.
&ldquo;The person who have been hindering the growth of your company passed away yesterday. You all are invited to the funeral that has been prepared in company gym.&rdquo; Was written on note.
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After reading note, all employees got sad for deceased colleague but after a while all got curious to know about the person who have been hindering the growth of company and colleagues.
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Because of curiosity all the employees came and security was ordered to control the crowd in the room. Everyone thought that, &ldquo;Whoever was the guy was hindering the growth so its well at least only he died.&rdquo;
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One by one each employee got chance to look inside the coffin but as they looked inside coffin they got speechless as if someone/ something has touched deepest part of their soul.
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There was a mirror inside the coffin, when everyone looked inside they saw the reflection of himself. There was a sign placed next to the mirror having message, &ldquo;There is only one person who is capable to set limits on your growth and that&rsquo;s YOU.&rdquo;
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Moral: World is like mirror. It gives back the reflection of the thoughts in which one believed strongly. So, you are the only person who can influence your happiness, success and only person who can help yourself.

In the short story "Mirror in Coffin," employees are invited to their hindrance's funeral. A mirror inside the coffin reflects each person, revealing the hindrance was their own limitations. The moral conveys that one's thoughts shape their reality, emphasizing self-accountability for happiness and success.

Arindam Mahata

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