The Greedy Ant

    By Eibad Ahsan

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    14 Apr, 2024

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    Our story begins with a tiny ant, looking for barley grains on a road. Suddenly, he spotted a beehive on a stone wall. His mouth watered as the sweet smell of honey filled the air.

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    The ant tried climbing the stone wall to reach the hive, but he kept slipping and falling. Blinded by his desire for honey, he cried out for help, offering a reward to any young insect who could lead him to the hive.

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    A winged ant named Pardar heard the ant's cries and flew down to warn him about the dangers of the hive. The ant dismissed his warnings, insisting on reaching the hive at any cost.

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    Pardar tried to convince the ant to abandon his quest for honey, sharing his wisdom and experience. But the ant was stubborn. He refused to heed Pardar's advice, determined to get to the hive.

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    Just then, a fly passed by and heard the ant's pleas. Feeling sorry for the ant, the fly offered to help him reach the hive. The ant was overjoyed and blessed the fly for its kindness.

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    The fly carried the ant up to the beehive and then flew away. The ant was ecstatic and couldn't resist expressing his joy. He then began to taste the honey, moving deeper into the hive.

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    As the ant moved closer to the honey tank, he suddenly felt his hands and feet sticking to the honey. He tried to free himself, but it was too late. He was stuck!

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    The ant cried out in desperation, realizing the grave mistake he had made. He begged for help, promising a double reward to anyone who could free him from the sticky honey.

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    Just as the ant was losing hope, Pardar returned from his journey. He was saddened to see the ant in such a predicament and immediately decided to help him.

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    Pardar managed to pull the ant out of the honey, saving him from his sticky situation. He then reminded the ant of his earlier warning, highlighting the dangers of greed.

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    The ant felt guilty and thanked Pardar for saving him. He realized that his stubbornness and greed had nearly cost him his life. He promised to be more careful in the future.

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    Thus, the ant learned a valuable lesson that day. He understood the importance of listening to wise advice and the perils of blind greed. From then on, he went about his life with more caution and wisdom.

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