
The Tale of Two Tigers
By lasya Ch

18 Apr, 2024

In the heart of the Indian jungle, the two magnificent tigers, Raja and Shere, roamed freely, sharing the same territory and hunting grounds.

One day, they stumbled upon a village on the outskirts of the jungle. Intrigued by the human activity, they decided to observe from a safe distance.

They watched the villagers toiling under the harsh sun, their faces mirroring their desperation. Their crops were failing, and the once-flowing river had dried up.

Raja, with his fierce demeanor, growled, 'Let them suffer! It's the law of the jungle. Survival of the fittest!'

Shere disagreed, suggesting a different approach. 'Instead of preying on them, we could help them. A thriving village means more prey for us in the long run.'

Raja, although skeptical, agreed to Shere's plan. They guided their prey towards the village, providing the villagers with much-needed food.

Next, they dug up the riverbed with their strong claws, allowing water to flow into the village. The villagers' joy knew no bounds.

The village flourished thanks to the tigers' actions. The people were healthy, their crops grew abundantly, and the river flowed freely.

In turn, the villagers started leaving out food for the tigers as a token of gratitude. The bond between the tigers and the villagers grew stronger.

Raja admitted, 'You were right, Shere. Helping them benefited us as well. I see the wisdom in your strategy.'

Shere replied, 'We're all a part of the same ecosystem, Raja. Their survival is linked to ours.'

From then on, the two tigers continued to coexist peacefully with the village, each benefiting from the other in a unique balance of nature.