10 Questions
What did the jackal do when he couldn't find any food?
Went to a nearby village
Why did the dogs in the village attack the jackal?
They mistook him for an unknown animal due to the blue dye.
How did the jackal's appearance change after jumping into the vat of blue dye?
His entire body turned blue.
Why did the other animals in the jungle run away when they saw the blue-colored jackal?
They thought it was an unknown and powerful new animal.
What did the jackal claim about his creation by Brahma when the animals were terrified of him?
Brahma made him with his own hands as the king of the jungle.
Why did the other animals surround the 'blue' jackal and call him Master?
They were convinced of his royal status and wanted to serve him.
What did the 'blue' jackal mainly delegate to other animals?
Specific responsibilities on how to serve him.
Why did the 'blue' jackal avoid coming near other jackals?
Out of fear of being recognized as a jackal.
What was the turning point that made the animals realize the true identity of the 'blue' jackal?
When they heard him howling like a jackal.
How did the other animals react when they discovered they had been fooled by the 'blue' jackal?
They got angry and decided to punish him severely.
Study Notes
The Story of the Jackal
- A hungry jackal wandered into a village in search of food, but was chased by dogs.
- The jackal ran into a washerman's house and accidentally dyed its body blue in a vat of dye.
- The blue dye changed the jackal's appearance, and the dogs were unable to recognize it, fleeing in fear.
- The jackal returned to the jungle, but the blue dye would not come off, causing the other animals to run away in terror.
The Jackal's Deception
- The jackal claimed to be the King of all three worlds, appointed by Brahma, and convinced the other animals to serve him.
- The jackal assigned specific responsibilities to each animal, mostly serving him, and the lions and tigers would hunt for prey and bring it back to him.
- The jackal distributed the food amongst the other animals and himself, discharging his "royal duties".
The Jackal's Downfall
- The jackal heard a pack of jackals howling and was unable to overcome his natural instinct, revealing his true identity.
- The other animals realized they had been fooled and became angry, deciding to punish the jackal.
- The jackal tried to flee but was caught and severely beaten by the animals.
Test your knowledge on the classic fable about a hungry jackal who encounters a group of dogs in a village. See how well you remember the sequence of events and the outcome of the story.
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