Kapi the Clever Monkey and the Greedy Crocodile
The Power of Intelligence over Strength Once upon a time, in a thick, green jungle, there lived a very clever monkey named Kapi . Kapi loved to swing from tree to tree, play in the sunlight, and eat sweet fruits. He was not just fast and strong; he was very smart too. One sunny morning, Kapi decided to take a walk near a pond he had never visited before. The pond was wide, with clear water shining in the sunlight. Around the pond grew tall grass and big trees, and Kapi could hear the chirping of birds and the buzzing of bees. But Kapi also knew something else—this pond belonged to a crocodile named Gaja . Gaja was big and strong. His teeth were sharp, and he was very greedy. Many animals in the jungle were afraid of Gaja because he often ate the animals that came to drink water from the pond. Kapi, being very clever, thought to himself, “I must be careful. But maybe I can trick Gaja and make him promise not to eat any animals again.” Kapi stepped closer to the edge of the ...