The Lion, the Mouse, and the Cat: A Story About Choosing Friends Wisely

The Lion, the Mouse, and the Cat

High in the mountains lived a Lion named Maliavikrama. He had a tiny problem - a little Mouse kept nibbling on his mane while he slept!

The Lion couldn't catch the Mouse and was very annoyed. He decided to find a helper - a Cat! He tricked a Cat named Dadhikarna into coming to his cave.

For a while, the plan worked. The Mouse was scared and didn't come out. But eventually, the hungry Mouse snuck out and the Cat ate it!

The Lion was happy, but not for long. Now he didn't need the Cat anymore and stopped giving him food. The poor Cat starved!

This story teaches us to be careful who we choose as friends. Just because someone helps you with one problem doesn't mean they are a good friend overall.