The final story shows the benefits of patience and perseverance from "summary" of The Pancatantra by Sarma
Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a young deer named Chitranga. Chitranga was known for his impulsive nature and his inability to wait for the right moment. One day, he saw a beautiful meadow filled with juicy grass on the other side of a river. Without thinking twice, he decided to jump across the river to reach the meadow. As Chitranga leaped into the air, he fell short of the other side and landed in the middle of the river. Struggling to stay afloat, he realized his mistake. Instead of being patient and finding a safe way to cross the river, he had acted in haste and put himself in danger. Meanwhile, a wise tortoise named Kambugriva watched the scene unfold from the riverbank. Seeing Chitranga's predicament, Kambugriva offered to help him cross the river safely. The tortoise suggested that Chitranga hold onto a stick with his mouth while the tortoise carried him across the river with its strong shell. At first, Chitranga was hesitant to trust the tortoise and doubted whether the plan would work. However, Kambugriva reassured him and asked him to have faith and patience. Reluctantly, Chitranga agreed to the tortoise's plan and held onto the stick with his mouth. As they slowly made their way across the river, Chitranga realized the benefits of patience and perseverance. By trusting in Kambugriva and being patient, he was able to reach the other side safely. The final story of Chitranga and Kambugriva serves as a powerful lesson on the importance of patience and perseverance in achieving success.- It is easy to get swept away by impatience and rash decisions. However, the story of Chitranga and Kambugriva reminds us that by being patient and persevering through difficulties, we can overcome any obstacle that stands in our way. Just like Chitranga, we must learn to trust in the process and have faith that our patience will ultimately lead us to success.
