
The Clever Fox and the Foolish Crow
By Halpati Rohit

21 Nov, 2024

In the heart of a vibrant jungle, the air buzzed with the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves

Amidst this lively backdrop, लोमड़ी, a creature known for her cunning nature, prowled silently, her sharp eyes scanning her surroundings

Today, she had set her sights on a particular target—कौवा, who was perched high on a nearby tree branch with a piece of cheese gripped tightly in his beak.

लोमड़ी paused beneath the tree, gazing up at कौवा with a smile that masked her true intentions "Oh, dear कौवा

How magnificent you look today," she called out, her voice sweet as honey "I have heard tales of your melodious voice but never had the pleasure of hearing it myself

Would you bless this humble forest with your song?"

Flattered by the unexpected praise, कौवा puffed up his chest, his vanity kindled by लोमड़ी's sugary words

He had always believed himself to be an extraordinary singer, despite what the other animals said "Why not indeed?" कौवा thought, eager to prove his talent.

As कौवा opened his beak to sing, the piece of cheese slipped from his grasp, tumbling through the air Below, लोमड़ी watched with anticipation, her heart racing as the cheese descended

With a swift motion, she caught it before it hit the ground, her eyes gleaming with triumph.

कौवा stared in disbelief, his song forgotten The realization of his folly struck him hard, and shame washed over him as he watched लोमड़ी enjoy her ill-gotten prize

"How foolish I am to fall for such deceit," he lamented, his head drooping in regret.

As लोमड़ी sauntered off with her prize, the lesson lingered in the air like a bittersweet melody

The jungle resumed its symphony, and the tale of wisdom versus folly became yet another story whispered among the trees

"Thank you, कौवा, for your song," लोमड़ी chuckled to herself, her cleverness reaffirmed by her latest victory.