134. The
Fisherman with his Flute
Once there was a
fisherman who was a very good flutist as well. When he played on his flüte,
animals gathered around him to hear the sweet notes of his flute. One day, the
fisherman thought to try his flute on the fish too. He was sure that the notes
of his flute would attract the fish and they would come to him jumping out of
the water. So, he went fishing taking his flute with him. He sat on a rock
lying on the bank and began to play sweet tunes. He kept playing the flute for
a long time but not even a single fish came out. The fisherman felt
disappointed. He threw his flute on one side and cast his net into the water.
Soon he was able to catch a great number of fish. He put them on the shore and
they began to leap about for want of water. The angered fisherman said, “You
rascals! You didn't come out when I played the flute so sweetly. Now you will
dance when I play on my pipe. After all, you have no other choice.'
Moral:
For completing any tough work we should also be tough.
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