The Greedy Lion
Most popular version lyrics of 'The Greedy lion'
It was a very hot day of the summer. A lion the king of the forest was feeling very hungry.
He was very hungry so he came out from his cave and searched for his food here and there. He was very angry that day because he was searching from a very long time for his food.
He could find only a small rabbit with some hesitation.”This rabbit cannot fill my tummy” thought the lion.
As the Lion didn’t have another way and the lion was going to kill the rabbit, a deer ran that way and lion saw him.
He suddenly thought “instead of ending this small and very slim rabbit let me eat that big deer“. With this kind of thought in the mind the lion became very greedy.
He let rabbit go and went behind the deer but the deer had vanished into the forest very speedily. The Lion now felt sorry for letting the hair off.
Moral of 'The Greedy Lion'
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's) based on 'The Greedy Lion'
Answer : From many days, the lion did not get his food so he was feeling very hungry.
Answer : Lion thought this rabbit would not fill my stomach.
Answer : As the lion grew rabbit, he saw a deer near the rabbit and thought that instead of eating a thin rabbit, let me catch this big deer and eat.
Answer : Lion let rabbit go and went behind the deer but the deer had vanished into the forest, so he was feeling sorry.
Answer : Moral of the story is, greed is never a good thing.
Another version of 'The Greedy lion'
Once upon a time, in a dense jungle, there lived a lion. He was known for his strength, courage, and ferocity. He was the king of the jungle and all the animals feared him. The lion used to hunt every day and he always wanted more food. No matter how much he hunted, he was never satisfied and always wanted more. He had become very greedy and selfish.
One day, the lion came across a group of animals who were grazing in a nearby field. He saw a fat and plump deer among them and decided to hunt it. He attacked the deer, but the deer was quick and managed to escape. The lion was furious and decided to catch the deer at any cost. He followed the deer for hours, but the deer was too fast for him. Finally, the lion got tired and gave up. He returned to his den, hungry and disappointed.
Days passed, and the lion was still hungry. He could not find any prey to hunt, as all the animals in the jungle were afraid of him and had gone into hiding. The lion’s hunger grew and he started getting weaker day by day. He realized that his greed had cost him dearly and he was paying the price for it.
One day, the lion met a wise old fox. The fox could see that the lion was very weak and asked him what was wrong. The lion told the fox about his greed and how it had led to his current state. The fox advised the lion to change his ways and stop being greedy. He told the lion that there was enough food in the jungle for everyone, and if the lion hunted only when he was hungry, he would never have to go hungry again.
The lion realized his mistake and thanked the fox for his advice. He decided to change his ways and promised to never be greedy again. From that day on, the lion hunted only when he was hungry and never took more than he needed. The other animals in the jungle saw the change in the lion and were no longer afraid of him. They began to trust him and even started to offer him food when he was hungry.
In the end, the lion learned a valuable lesson about greed and its consequences. He realized that being greedy only brought unhappiness and suffering, and that true happiness comes from sharing and caring for others.
One more version of 'The Greedy lion'
Once upon a time, in a dense jungle, there lived a greedy lion. He was known for his strength, courage, and ferocity. He was the king of the jungle and all the animals feared him. The lion used to hunt every day and he always wanted more food. No matter how much he hunted, he was never satisfied and always wanted more. He had become very selfish and greedy.
One day, the lion caught a rabbit and was about to eat it when the rabbit said, “Please, Mr. Lion, let me go. I have a family to take care of, and they will be left without a provider if I am gone.”
The lion replied, “I do not care about your family. I am hungry, and I need to eat.”
The rabbit pleaded with the lion, “If you let me go, I promise to bring you more food tomorrow. I know where the juiciest carrots and greens are, and I can bring them to you.”
The lion thought for a moment and then agreed to the rabbit’s proposal. He let the rabbit go, and the rabbit promised to return with more food the next day.
The next day, the rabbit brought the lion a large basket of fresh vegetables. The lion was pleased and ate the vegetables with great relish. The rabbit then promised to bring more food the next day.
This went on for several days, and the lion was happy with the arrangement. He no longer had to hunt for his food, and the rabbit was providing him with delicious vegetables every day. However, the rabbit was becoming tired of the arrangement, as he was spending all his time searching for food for the lion and neglecting his own family.
One day, the rabbit decided to teach the lion a lesson. He brought the lion a basket of vegetables, but this time, he had put some spicy chili peppers in the vegetables.
The lion ate the vegetables and soon felt a burning sensation in his mouth. He roared in pain and anger, and the rabbit calmly said, “Mr. Lion, you have been greedy and selfish. You have been taking advantage of me and neglecting your own duties. It is time for you to learn a lesson.”
The lion realized his mistake and apologized to the rabbit. He promised to change his ways and never be greedy again. He also promised to help the rabbit take care of his family.
From that day on, the lion and the rabbit became good friends. The lion learned a valuable lesson about greed and selfishness, and he realized that true happiness comes from sharing and caring for others.
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