Nalapana Jathakaya

One day a clan of monkeys walked towards a forest to find food and water. Then they saw a lake filled with water and came near that. However, this lake was unfamiliar for them and therefore they wanted to get the permission from the leader. The leader ordered them to wait until he comes. A monkey is generally stubborn animal. They are very impatient, yet they listen to their leader. When you have a good leader you can achieve anything. Then the leader came and carefully checked the new lake. Then he noticed that there are foot prints towards the lake and but they have not returned. He realized that no one has come back again from the lake. He also understood that the lake could be dangerous.

Suddenly, a monster appeared from the lake an invited the leader to drink water from the lake.   These monsters are often dangerous and they take the lives of people. This lake is also a deep risky place to drink water. Therefore the leader started thinking of another way to drink water from the lake than going in to the lake. At this moment he saw a bamboo tree and desired to use a bamboo to drink water from the lake. With his success, other monkeys also followed him and used bamboos to drink water.

The following messages are highlighted through this Jathaka story.

·         To be vigilant and patient always.

·         To be careful when dealing with unfamiliar things.

·         Even though there is a risk involved, be determined to achieve your goals.

·         Use strategies to be safe while saving others as well.

·         To act intelligently and achieve your goal.

·         In society, you have to be careful to associate others without crossing your limits.