The Proud Donkey


Once an idol maker made a large idol for  Dussehra  festival .He was to deliver  it to a rich merchant's house.As he could not carry the idol, he hired a donkey to carry it to the merchant's house.He placed the idol on the donkey's back and went on his way.On the way many people saw the idol of the GODDESS on the donkey's back.Out of religious ardour many of them bowed with folded hands.Some stopped just admire the beauty of the craftsmanship.
The donkey thought that the people were bowing to him.He felt pride at the admiring looks he thought they were giving to him.So as he walked ,the foolish donkey started braying loudly in pride and pleasure. The idol maker said polite words to stop the donkey from braying. 
But the donkey brayed on. He started  walking in a showy manner.The idol maker was afraid that the idiol may fall off.In anger he took the stick and thrashed at the donkey's legs. The thrashing made the donkey realize to come   to his senses. He forgot his false pride and walked properly without any prud antics.

MORAL :A FOOL ONLY KNOWS THE ROD'S LANGUAGE


By: Isshani Pande