Vishnu Sharma
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India

The Lion Makers

Four scholars, lacking practical wisdom, bring a lion back to life but are killed by it, except the cautious fourth scholar.
Wisdom
Knowledge
Caution
The Lion Makers
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In a small town, there lived four scholars. They were good friends and were very knowledgeable. They had spent many years studying various subjects and had mastered many arts and sciences. However, they lacked practical wisdom.

One day, the scholars decided to demonstrate their knowledge to the world. They planned a journey to the royal court of a famous king, where they hoped to impress everyone with their learning.

As they were traveling through a dense forest, they came across the bones of a dead lion. Seeing this as a perfect opportunity to showcase their knowledge, they decided to bring the lion back to life.

The first scholar said, "I know how to assemble the skeleton." Using his knowledge, he put together all the bones, creating the perfect skeleton of a lion.

The second scholar said, "I can create muscles, skin, and fur." Using his knowledge, he covered the skeleton with muscles, skin, and fur, and soon, it looked like a real lion.

The third scholar said, "I can give life to this lion." But before he could do so, the fourth scholar, who was a bit wiser, interrupted. He said, "This doesn't seem wise. If the lion comes back to life, it will kill us."

The other three laughed at him and called him a coward. Ignoring his warning, the third scholar used his knowledge and brought the lion back to life. As soon as the lion came to life, it pounced on the scholars and killed them all.

The fourth scholar, who had climbed a tree for safety, was the only one to survive. He sadly reflected on the incident, understanding that knowledge without wisdom can lead to disastrous consequences.

In a little town, there were four friends who were very smart. They had learned a lot about many different things because they loved studying. They knew a lot about books and ideas, but they didn't know much about how to use their knowledge in real life.

One day, these friends decided they wanted to show the world how smart they were. They planned to go to a king's palace, a place where many people could see their talents.

On their way, walking through a big, thick forest, they found the bones of a lion that had died. They thought this was a great chance to show what they could do. They decided to make the lion alive again.

The first friend said, "I can put the bones back together." And he did, making the lion's skeleton look just like it did when the lion was alive.

The second friend said, "I can make it look real with muscles and skin." He worked his magic, and soon, the lion looked like it could jump up and run away.

The third friend was ready to make the lion breathe again. But the fourth friend, who thought about things a little differently, said, "Wait! This might not be a good idea. If the lion comes to life, it might hurt us."

The others didn't listen and called him scared. They laughed and went ahead with their plan. The third friend made the lion come to life. But as soon as the lion woke up, it attacked and hurt all the friends who had made it alive.

The fourth friend, who had wisely climbed a tree, was the only one who stayed safe. He was the only one who thought about the possible danger.

There are four friends in a small town. They know a lot. They read many books. But they do not know about real life.

One day, they want to show they are smart. They decide to go to a king's palace. They want to show their talents to many people.

They walk through a big forest. They find the bones of a dead lion. They think, "Let's make this lion alive again. We will show our talents."

The first friend says, "I can put the bones together." He puts the bones together. Now it looks like a lion, but it is not alive.

The second friend says, "I can make it look real." He adds skin and hair. Now it looks like a sleeping lion.

The third friend says, "I can make it alive." But the fourth friend says, "Wait! This is not a good idea. It will hurt us."

The other friends do not listen. They laugh at him. The third friend makes the lion alive. The lion gets up and hurts them.

The fourth friend climbs up a tree. He is safe. He is the only one who thinks about what can go wrong.

In a little town, there were four friends who were very smart. They had learned a lot about many different things because they loved studying. They knew a lot about books and ideas, but they didn't know much about how to use their knowledge in real life.

One day, these friends decided they wanted to show the world how smart they were. They planned to go to a king's palace, a place where many people could see their talents.

On their way, walking through a big, thick forest, they found the bones of a lion that had died. They thought this was a great chance to show what they could do. They decided to make the lion alive again.

The first friend said, "I can put the bones back together." And he did, making the lion's skeleton look just like it did when the lion was alive.

The second friend said, "I can make it look real with muscles and skin." He worked his magic, and soon, the lion looked like it could jump up and run away.

The third friend was ready to make the lion breathe again. But the fourth friend, who thought about things a little differently, said, "Wait! This might not be a good idea. If the lion comes to life, it might hurt us."

The others didn't listen and called him scared. They laughed and went ahead with their plan. The third friend made the lion come to life. But as soon as the lion woke up, it attacked and hurt all the friends who had made it alive.

The fourth friend, who had wisely climbed a tree, was the only one who stayed safe. He was the only one who thought about the possible danger.

Once upon a time, in a quirky little town, four really, really smart friends lived. They were like the brainiacs of Brainytown—super-smart, like could-solve-a-rubik's-cube-while-sleeping smart. But, you know what? They weren't so hot on the 'common sense' front. Not a lot of street smarts in that quartet, if you catch my drift.

So one fine morning, they woke up and thought, "Hey, let's go show off how brainy we are! To the KING! Wahoo!" High-fives all around, and off they went.

They were having a blast, singing songs that only super-smart people understand, like the periodic table to the tune of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm". Suddenly, they stumbled upon a bunch of bones in the forest. Not just any bones—a LION's bones!

The first friend clapped his hands and said, "Oh, snap! Guys, this is our chance to show the world how awesome we are. I'll assemble this bony puzzle right here!" And BOOM! Those bones clicked together like LEGO pieces, and there stood a lion—but, you know, the bare-bones edition.

The second friend wiggled his eyebrows and announced, "Watch this, ya'll. Time for some make-up and wardrobe!" With a flick and a swish, muscles appeared, then skin, and finally fur. Ta-da! The lion looked like it could be on the cover of "National Geographic!"

The third friend was bouncing up and down, barely able to contain his excitement. "Ooh, ooh, I can totally bring it to life. This is going to be epic!"

But then the fourth friend, who was sorta the 'mom' of the group, stepped in. "Uh, mates, just a teensy-weensy thought: what if our new DIY project gets a bit, erm, 'bitey' and decides to have us for lunch?"

They all started laughing and said, "Oh, come on! You're just being a scaredy-cat!"

The third friend, ignoring Mr. Sensible, did his thing and WHAM! The lion roared to life. And guess what? Yep, it wasn't a vegetarian. One, two, three, GULP! The scholars were, let's say, 'lion lunch.'

As for the fourth friend? Well, he was up a tree, literally! And as he sat there, hanging onto a branch, he thought, "Hmm, maybe next time, we should try reviving a bunny or something." And so, the lone survivor sat on his tree branch, realizing that being a know-it-all is good, but being a think-it-through is even better.

Four smarty friends with books galore,
Knew facts and tales, oh such a store!
They thought, "Let's show the king our skill,
He'll be so wowed, he'll get a thrill!"

They walked through woods with heads held high,
But what’s this here? Oh my, oh my!
Bones of a lion on the ground,
A chance to show what they had found.

Friend One said, "See these bones all sprawled?
I'll make a frame, we won't be stalled!"
And so he did, a skeleton neat,
A lion shape, from head to feet.

Friend Two exclaimed, "I've got the art,
Of skin and fur, let's make a start!"
Soon fur and skin around bones curled,
It looked just like a lion of the world.

Friend Three said, "Wait, I’ve got the knack,
To make this lion's heart tick-tack!"
But Friend Four stopped, "Let's think this through,
If lion wakes, what will it do?"

They giggled, laughed, "Oh, you're so meek,
Afraid of something we did tweak!"
Up went the spell, the lion roared,
It leapt and pounced, the friends it floored.

But Friend Four safe in a tall tree,
Thought, "Ah, this proves the point for me."
He knew right then, as he sat alone,
That wisdom's more than what is known.

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Word Finder

  1. Palace

    A large, grand house for a king.

  2. Skeleton

    The bones inside a living thing's body.

  3. Muscles

    Soft parts in our body that help us move.

  4. Magic

    Special power used to do amazing things.

  5. Alive

    Something that is living and can grow.

  6. Danger

    A situation that could cause harm or injury.

  7. Talents

    Special skills or abilities someone has.

  8. Decided

    Made a choice after thinking.

  9. Differently

    In another way, not the same.

  10. Possible

    Something that can happen or be done.

Understanding Questions

  1. What was the goal of the four friends when they decided to travel to the king's palace?
  2. How did the four friends find the lion's bones?
  3. How did the first friend contribute to making the lion come to life?
  4. Why did the fourth friend suggest they should not bring the lion back to life?
  5. What happened to the four friends after they brought the lion back to life?

Word Finder

  1. Friends

    People who like each other and spend time together.

  2. Talents

    Special skills that people have and can show.

  3. Decide

    To choose something after thinking about it.

  4. Palace

    A big and beautiful house where a king lives.

  5. Forest

    A big area with many trees and plants.

  6. Bones

    The hard parts inside a body.

  7. Safe

    Not in danger.

  8. Alive

    Living, not dead.

  9. Idea

    A thought or plan about something.

  10. Hurts

    Causes pain or injury to someone.

  1. Palace

    A large, grand house for a king.

  2. Skeleton

    The bones inside a living thing's body.

  3. Muscles

    Soft parts in our body that help us move.

  4. Magic

    Special power used to do amazing things.

  5. Alive

    Something that is living and can grow.

  6. Danger

    A situation that could cause harm or injury.

  7. Talents

    Special skills or abilities someone has.

  8. Decided

    Made a choice after thinking.

  9. Differently

    In another way, not the same.

  10. Possible

    Something that can happen or be done.

Understanding Questions

  1. How many friends are there in the story?

    1. Two
    2. Three
    3. Four
    4. Five
  2. What do the friends find in the forest?

    1. A dead lion
    2. A king's palace
    3. A big tree
    4. A small house
  3. What does the first friend do with the bones?

    1. He makes them look real
    2. He makes them alive
    3. He puts them together
    4. He hides them
  4. Why does the fourth friend climb up a tree?

    1. He is afraid of the lion
    2. He wants to get a better view
    3. He is looking for fruit
    4. He wants to find birds
  5. What happens to the friends when the lion comes alive?

    1. They run away.
    2. They laugh at the lion.
    3. They get hurt by the lion.
    4. They make the lion sleep again.
  1. What was the goal of the four friends when they decided to travel to the king's palace?
  2. How did the four friends find the lion's bones?
  3. How did the first friend contribute to making the lion come to life?
  4. Why did the fourth friend suggest they should not bring the lion back to life?
  5. What happened to the four friends after they brought the lion back to life?
  1. What motivated the four scholars to embark on their journey to the king's palace?
  2. How did the scholars use their knowledge to reassemble and revive the lion?
  3. What was the role of the fourth scholar in the sequence of reviving the lion, and what was his main concern?
  4. Describe the sequence of events that led to the lion attacking the scholars.
  5. How did the fourth scholar manage to remain unharmed, and what does this reveal about his approach compared to the others?

Reflection Questions

  1. Why do you think the first three scholars were so eager to bring the lion back to life?
  2. What made the fourth scholar different from his friends? Why did he climb the tree?
  3. Can you remember a time when you thought it was smarter to be careful, like the fourth scholar, even when others didn't agree?
  4. What does this story teach us about the difference between having knowledge and having wisdom?
  5. How can we apply this lesson in our lives to make better decisions and stay safe?

Fable Quotes

Practical wisdom is the shield that guards us from the teeth of danger.
Knowledge without wisdom is like a lion without a tamer, capable of causing destruction and chaos.
In the presence of danger, caution is the trusted guide.
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