The Four Cows and the Lion
Four cows survive in the jungle by staying together, but a cunning lion uses lies to divide and defeat them.
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Four cows survive in the jungle by staying together, but a cunning lion uses lies to divide and defeat them.
A fox invites a crane to dinner and plays a trick, but the crane teaches the fox a lesson in return.
An elephant and a tailor are friends until the tailor plays a mean trick. The elephant teaches him a lesson about respect.
A lion falls in love with a farmer's daughter and agrees to give up his teeth and claws, learning a harsh lesson about vulnerability and common sense.
A fast rabbit challenges a slow tortoise to a race, only to learn a valuable lesson about consistency and pride.
A tiny snail accepts a racing challenge from a proud horse and uses a clever trick to win.
A foolish crow challenges a swan to a flying contest and learns a lesson about humility.
Tenali solves a complex puzzle using just a handful of grain.
Tenali proves his point by pulling at the roots of a problem.
Two bodies get heads swapped. Who is the husband?
Tenali proves that betting on impossible things makes one foolish.
Tenali proves that a cat won't drink milk if it has been burnt before.