The elephant is reunited with the dog.
Illustration from More Jataka Tales by Ellsworth Young (1922).
The wisdom of the monkey chief caused the human king to respect him. In other words, wisdom is rewarded. What would a human-monkey battle have been like, if the monkey chief relied more on military prowess?
The Hawks and their Friends
It is good to have friends. You must have them if you expect to be safe or to prosper.
The Brave Little Bowman
Looks can be deceiving. It’s not always the biggest and strongest who prove the best warriors.
The Foolhardy Wolf
You shouldn’t overestimate your abilities. Foolhardiness will inevitably have bad consequences. What would have happened if the lion and the wolf had worked together in actually killing the elephant?
The Stolen Plow
Your lies will eventually catch up to you, especially if they’re ridiculous.
The Lion in Bad Company
Beware those who offer great rewards. They made lead to your ruin.
The Wise Goat and the Wolf
As in “The Hawks and their Friends”, it’s good to have allies. You shouldn’t believe what someone says if they’ve acted bad in the past. What would have happened if the goat had brought her friends unannounced?
Prince Wicked and the Grateful Animals
You should be grateful for the help you’ve received in the past and should help those who helped you.
Beauty and Brownie
Respect your elders’ advice. It’s foolhardy to ignore advice given by those who know more than you.
The Elephant and the Dog
Friends should not be separated.
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