The Monkey’s Smart Trick

(Based on The Monkey and the Crocodile)

High on a tree by the river lived a clever monkey named Golu. Below, a crocodile often watched him with greedy eyes. One day, pretending to be friendly, the crocodile invited the monkey to visit his home across the river, promising delicious fruits.

Trusting him, the monkey climbed onto the crocodile’s back. Midway, the crocodile revealed his true intention. Without fear, the monkey quickly said, “Oh no! I left my fruits on the tree. Let’s go back and get them first.”

Greed blinded the crocodile, and he turned back. The monkey leapt safely onto the tree and escaped.

Moral: Presence of mind and intelligence can save us from great danger.