Story of Mischievous Monkey and his Greed

Once upon a time, in a dense forest, there lived a wise hermit named Bodhisattva. He was on a mission to find enlightenment and help others. Every day, he would go to the nearby village, where people looked forward to seeing him.

In the same forest, a mischievous monkey loved to cause trouble. He would swing from tree to tree, steal food, and play pranks on other animals. The hermit’s hut was his favorite target.

Whenever the hermit went to the village, the monkey would sneak into his hut. He would eat all the food and make a mess. The hermit would come back to find his home in disarray.

One sunny morning, the hermit decided to outsmart the monkey. He hid his food before leaving for the village. He didn’t know this would lead to unexpected events.

The monkey arrived at the hut, ready for mischief. But he found no food. His hunger grew, and he decided to look for the hermit in the village.

The villagers had just finished a grand puja, a ceremony to honor their gods. They had made delicious prasad for the hermit, hoping it would bring them good luck.

As the monkey entered the village, he saw a crowd near the temple. He was surprised to see the hermit accepting prasad with grace. The monkey had an idea.

The monkey pretended to meditate like the hermit. The villagers thought he was a divine messenger. They were amazed and believed he had a special role.

The villagers were overjoyed and offered the monkey prasad. They thought feeding him would bring them blessings and happiness.

The hermit, knowing the monkey’s tricks, couldn’t help but laugh. He decided to watch and see how things would unfold.

The villagers, unaware of the monkey’s true nature, praised him. They believed he was a divine messenger. They chanted prayers and thanked him, unaware of his mischief.

The hermit then revealed the monkey’s true identity. He told the villagers that the monkey was the troublemaker from his hut. The villagers were shocked.

They couldn’t believe the monkey they had revered was actually a troublemaker. They felt betrayed and angry.

The hermit spoke with compassion, “This monkey’s actions were driven by greed. His desire for food and mischief led him astray. Let’s not be fooled by his tricks. Greed is a curse that brings trouble and deceit.”

The villagers thought deeply about the hermit’s words. They saw the wisdom in them. Their anger turned to empathy for the monkey’s actions.

They realized their own greed had led to the monkey’s tricks. The villagers then looked at the monkey differently. They wanted to forgive and help him change.

The villagers offered kindness to the monkey. They encouraged him to stop his naughty acts. They wanted him to find happiness in being kind.

The monkey felt sorry for his actions. He saw how his greed had hurt himself and others. He was grateful for the villagers’ kindness and the hermit’s teachings.

From then on, the monkey changed. He stopped stealing and causing trouble. He started helping others and making the forest a happier place.

The hermit and the villagers were happy for the monkey. They celebrated forgiveness and the chance to change. The hermit kept teaching, using the monkey’s story to teach others.

The story of the mischievous monkey spread far. It touched the hearts of many. It showed that we can change and choose kindness over greed.

The monkey, once a troublemaker, became a symbol of change. The forest became a place of peace. The hermit’s wisdom and the monkey’s change left a lasting impact.

Remember, children, the story of the mischievous monkey. Let it remind you to choose kindness and contentment. May it inspire you to spread joy and goodness.

Moral of the Story: Greed is a curse that can lead to trouble and deceit. Choosing contentment and kindness brings harmony and inner peace.