In a serene forest, a flock of doves lived happily under the guidance of their wise leader, Chitragreeva. The doves always stayed united, avoiding dangers together.
One day, a hunter laid a net under a tree and scattered grains to lure the birds. Chitragreeva cautioned his flock, “Never fall for traps that seem too easy. Use your wisdom to see the bigger picture.”
Ignoring his advice, a few doves eagerly flew down and were caught in the net. The rest of the flock panicked. The hunter approached with a grin, confident of his catch.
Chitragreeva quickly devised a plan. “Let’s work together,” he said. “If we fly up at once, we can carry the net and escape.” Trusting their leader, all the doves flapped their wings in unison, lifting the net high into the air and out of the hunter’s reach.
They flew to a nearby tree, where a mouse, a friend of Chitragreeva, chewed through the net and set them free. The doves rejoiced, thanking their leader for his wisdom.
Betrayal Within the Flock
However, not all doves were grateful. One greedy dove, jealous of Chitragreeva’s popularity, began spreading false rumors about him. “Our leader only saved us to look heroic,” he whispered. “He doesn’t care for us.”
These lies caused unrest in the flock. Soon, mistrust grew, and Chitragreeva decided to leave. Without their wise leader, the flock fell victim to the hunter’s traps one by one.
Moral of the Story
- Unity and trust can overcome the greatest challenges.
- Jealousy and falsehoods can destroy even the strongest bonds.
- Leaders should be respected, especially when they act selflessly.
Interactive Elements
- Quiz Questions:
- Who was the leader of the doves?
- How did the doves escape the hunter’s trap?
- What happened to the flock after Chitragreeva left?
- Word Meanings (with Links):
- Unity: The state of being joined together as a whole (Learn about unity on Britannica).
- Cautioned: Warned or advised against something. Check out related moral stories on Mystorybook.me.
- Devised: Invented or planned a strategy (Explore strategies on Wikipedia).
- Moral Dilemmas:
- If you were one of the doves, would you trust Chitragreeva’s leadership? Why or why not?
- Should Chitragreeva have confronted the jealous dove? How could he have handled the situation?
- Opinion Prompt:
- “Do you think teamwork is more important than individual effort? Share your thoughts on this moral lesson at Mystorybook.me.”
Related Stories and Links
- Read more about trust and teamwork in the Panchatantra: The Lion and the Bull.
- For stories about overcoming challenges, visit NCERT Educational Tales.
- Explore our collection of interactive kids’ stories on Mystorybook.me.
Keywords: Panchatantra, trust story, betrayal tale, moral lesson
