The Donkey, Tiger, and Lion: A Tale of Ignorance and Wisdom

In the realm of parables, there lies a thought-provoking story that sheds light on the futility of arguments and the importance of wisdom. The parable of the Donkey, Tiger, and Lion presents a tale where ignorance clashes with intelligence, and the consequences that follow. Read on . . .

The parable goes like this:

Once upon a time, in a vibrant forest, a donkey and a tiger engaged in a fervent debate about the color of the grass. The donkey firmly believed that the grass was blue, while the tiger insisted that it was green. Unable to reach a resolution, the two animals decided to seek arbitration from the wise and powerful lion.

As they approached the lion, the donkey cunningly took the opportunity to manipulate the situation in its favor. It loudly exclaimed, “Your Highness, isn’t it true that the grass is blue?” Seizing the moment, the lion, without investigating the truth, proclaimed, “True, the grass is blue.”

The donkey, triumphant in its victory, urged the lion to punish the tiger for disagreeing and causing annoyance. The lion, unaware of the donkey’s deception, declared that the tiger would face five years of silence as punishment.

Perplexed but obedient, the tiger accepted the punishment and questioned the lion privately, “Your…