The Enigmatic Tale of Fighting Goats and a Jackal
Long ago, in a dense forest, a dispute arose between two goats over an unknown matter. A sage, passing by, witnessed the escalating conflict. The argument quickly descended into a fierce fight, with the goats lashing out at each other. A hungry jackal, also traversing the forest path, caught sight of the commotion. His mouth watered at the spectacle. The goats, locked in their brutal struggle, inflicted considerable wounds on each other, yet refused to cease their fight. Blood flowed freely from their bodies. The ravenous jackal, drawn to the sight of the spilled blood, began licking it up, inching closer to the combatants. His hunger intensified. The thought of devouring the wounded goats to satiate his appetite took root in his mind.
From afar, the sage observed the entire scene. Seeing the jackal approaching the goats, he feared for the jackal's safety. If the jackal ventured any closer, he might be injured, or even killed. Just as the sage pondered this possibility, the jackal reached the goats. The moment the goats perceived the jackal's proximity, they abandoned their fight and turned their aggression towards him. The sudden onslaught caught the jackal off guard. He was wounded in the attack. The jackal, managing to escape with his life, fled from the scene. Witnessing the jackal's retreat, the goats ceased their fight and returned home. The sage also resumed his journey back to his abode.
Lessons from this tale: - One should never succumb to greed. Also, one should avoid intervening in others' quarrels, as it can lead to one's own detriment.
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