The Crow and the Snake

Friendship of Chitragreeva the crow and Vasuki the snake

In a lush, green forest, there lived a wise and majestic crow named Chitragreeva. Chitragreeva was admired by all the other animals for his intelligence and fairness. One day, while flying through the forest, he spotted a beautiful but venomous snake named Vasuki.

Curiosity got the better of Chitragreeva, and he decided to approach Vasuki cautiously. "Greetings, Vasuki," said the crow. "I have heard tales of your wisdom, and I come seeking knowledge. Would you be willing to share your wisdom with me?"

Vasuki, who had grown accustomed to being feared and avoided, was taken aback by the crow's respectful approach. Pleased to be recognized for his wisdom, he replied, "I am flattered by your request, Chitragreeva. I would be happy to share my knowledge with you."

For days, the crow and the snake engaged in deep conversations, exchanging insights and experiences from their respective lives. They learned from each other's unique perspectives and found that they had much in common, despite being different species.

One day, as they were conversing near the edge of the forest, they saw a group of hunters approaching. The hunters were notorious for capturing and harming animals. Chitragreeva, being agile and able to fly, quickly flew away to safety. However, Vasuki, being a snake, couldn't escape so easily.

Seeing his friend in danger, Chitragreeva knew he had to act quickly. He swooped down and distracted the hunters, making loud noises and drawing attention away from Vasuki. The hunters, now focused on the crow, gave Vasuki the chance to slither away into the safety of the forest.

Chitragreeva's bravery and sacrifice touched Vasuki deeply. He approached the crow and said, "Thank you, my friend, for risking your life to save me. I am sorry for underestimating you and your kind nature. You have shown me the true meaning of friendship."

From that day on, the crow and the snake became the best of friends. They protected each other and their fellow forest dwellers, teaching others the value of harmony and unity among different beings.

Moral: The moral of this version of the story is that friendship and respect can blossom between even the most unlikely companions. It also emphasizes the importance of helping one another, regardless of our differences, and the power of unity in the face of adversity.