The Partridge and the Rabbit's Dispute
Panchatantra Story: The Cat's Judgement T he Partridge and the Rabbit's Dispute Once upon a time, in a green and peaceful forest near a small village, there stood a very big peepul tree. The tree was old and strong, and its wide branches gave cool shade to many birds and animals. Under this peepul tree, there lived a partridge , a small and gentle bird. She had built a cozy nest with dry grass, leaves, and soft feathers. This nest was her home for many years. The partridge loved her nest very much. Every morning, she would wake up early, sing sweet songs, and fly around to find food. In the evening, she always came back to her nest to rest. The nest was safe, warm, and peaceful. One summer day, the partridge flew far away in search of food because nearby grains had finished. She thought, “I will return before sunset. My nest will be waiting for me.” But while the partridge was away, something unexpected happened. A rabbit , who was wandering in the...