The Vain Stag
The Vain Stag’s Moral Story: Panchatantra Story Once upon a time, deep within a beautiful forest, there lived a magnificent stag. He had a pair of antlers that were the envy of all the other animals. Every morning, the stag would gaze at his reflection in a crystal-clear pond and proudly exclaim, “Oh, how handsome I am with these grand antlers!” However, the stag had a secret wish. He longed to have legs as beautiful as his antlers. He believed that if his legs were just as grand, he would be the most splendid creature in the forest. His friends, the rabbits and birds, would often reassure him, saying, “Stag, your antlers are already so impressive! Your legs are strong and swift. You have nothing to worry about.” But the vain stag could not shake off his desire for beautiful legs. He would often find himself comparing his own ordinary
