The Four Friends and the Hunter

A Story of Mitra Bheda: The Seperation of Friends

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Have you ever wondered how different friends can work together to save each other?


Story Image
A lion about to hunt a mouse

The Unusual Friendship

In a lush forest, four friends lived together - a deer, a crow, a mouse, and a tortoise. Despite being very different, they were the closest of companions. They had learned to help each other and protect one another from any danger that might come their way.


The Unusual Friendship
Four friends living happily together in the forest

The Unexpected Threat

One day, a hunter entered their part of the forest. The tortoise, moving slowly, was caught in the hunter's net. The other three friends watched in horror as the hunter began to prepare to take their friend away.


The Unexpected Threat
A hunter catches the tortoise

A Clever Escape

The crow flew high and watched the hunter's movements. The deer created a distraction by running near the hunter, making noise and drawing attention away. The quick mouse used its sharp teeth to gnaw through the net's ropes.


Working together, these three friends managed to free the tortoise just as the hunter was about to capture him, saving their friend from certain capture.

A Clever Escape
The crow, deer and mouse work together to free the tortoise

What We Learn

  • Friendship Knows No Boundaries: True friends can come from very different backgrounds and still help each other.
  • Teamwork is Powerful: When friends work together, they can overcome challenges that seem impossible alone.
  • Everyone Has a Unique Strength: Each friend brought something special to ensure the group's survival.

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