The Curious Monkey and the Wedge

The Curious Monkey and the Wedge

A group of monkeys resided nearby in a sizable grove. Fruit plants bearing bananas, oranges, chikoos, and pomegranates were abundant in the grove. A juvenile, active monkey by the name of Makranda was present. He would scale the highest branches and leap from tree to tree all day, disobeying senior monkeys who cautioned him against the danger.

One day, a party of people carrying axes descended upon the grove. The monkeys became alarmed when they started felling trees in one area of the forest. But it soon became apparent that the humans were only preparing a tiny portion of the land to erect a temple. The construction workers would depart the site each afternoon for lunch, and the monkeys would come in to play with the tools.

Makranda once observed a sizable tree trunk that the workmen had felled. A wedge was positioned where a cut had been made to prevent the trunk from fusing back together as they attempted to split it in two. Makranda attempted to shake the wedge-shaped piece of wood out of curiosity. Makranda disregarded the superior monkeys' warnings not to interfere with the workers' efforts.

The wedge was firmly embedded despite his best efforts to remove it. The wedge abruptly shot out of the trunk as his face turned red. The wedge slid from Makranda's grasp and travelled across the clearing as the monkeys looked on. The moment Makranda's leg became impaled in the wood, they heard a loud scream. Although they were all sympathetic towards him, the primates were unable to save him.

When the employees came back, they discovered a monkey trapped where they had left a wedge. Makranda's leg was freed when they tugged on the trunk, but his injured leg prevented him from running. His limb was given some balm, and a bandage was tied.

Makranda made the senior monkeys a pledge that he would never again do something so foolish as he hobbled back in the direction of the group. He realised the value of taking advice after making his mistake. Makranda's mistake taught the other monkeys a valuable lesson: it's best to stay away from items that aren't yours.

The monkeys avoided the building site after that day and instead concentrated on swinging between trees and eating the fruit in the grove. The senior monkeys were pleased of Makranda for growing older and becoming more cautious in his play.

Once the temple was finished, the labourers departed from the grove. The monkeys continued to live peacefully in the grove, swinging from tree to tree and relishing the fruit that nature provided, as they were relieved that their home was secure.

The tale of Makranda and the wedge shows us the value of paying attention to advice, exercising caution, and refraining from tampering with other people's property. Respecting the work and property of others is important, and there are instances when it's preferable to watch from a distance rather than get involved. We can save ourselves from needless suffering by doing this.