A Beautiful Day
There were two frogs living in a pond near a farm. It was spring, and the grass was green with colorful flowers decorating it. Swans were swimming in the pond, butterflies were flying around, and fishes were swimming and playing. It was a beautiful day, and the big frog was very happy to sit and do nothing all day. The small frog jumped from behind the big frog and called to his friend, “Get up! Let’s go and play in the pond.”
Joyful Play
The small frog jumped into the water with joy, and the big frog followed. They swam in the pond happily, crossed the pond into the barnyard, having fun and playing on their way, leaping with joy. In their joy, they were carelessly jumping around. It was milking time at the barn, and the frogs accidentally jumped into a bucket half-filled with milk.
A Tricky Situation
The insides of the bucket were slippery, and it was hard to hold on to. They tried very hard, but there was no way for them to get out. They were forced to stay inside and swim. They kept swimming for some time, but it was tiring them. The frogs shouted, “Help! Help!” but unfortunately, no help was coming their way.
Despair and Determination
The big frog groaned, “What is the use of swimming? We will die here anyway. I’m already tired; I can’t swim anymore.”
“Don’t give up, my friend. Let’s keep trying, or else we will die,” encouraged his little friend. They swam for some more time after that. The big frog finally said, “I can’t swim anymore. It is of no use; we will die anyway. I’m going to quit.” The big frog stopped and gradually sank to the bottom.
The Little Frog’s Resolve
The little frog said to itself, “I’ll keep trying as long as I can, or else I will also die.” So he kept swimming for a couple more hours. His legs were moving very slowly, hardly managing to stay on top. The little frog thought of giving up and ending his life, which seemed to be the only option he had.
He remembered what happened to his big friend and kept trying with all his might. “I will keep trying until I die. As long as I keep trying, there is hope,” thought the little frog. He swam with all his strength, getting weak, with splashes in the milk being the only sound he could hear. As he kept trying, the milk was getting thicker and thicker with foam, making it difficult for him to swim.
A Surprising Turn
The little frog kept swimming even when the milk got thicker, making it difficult to swim. The milk got so thick that it was difficult even to move his legs. When he was very close to his last bit of strength, he found a solid lump forming below him in the milk. As soon as the butter was solid enough to stand on, he jumped with all his strength and leaped outside the bucket.
Victory
His joy was immeasurable. He was filled with so much joy. From then on, he decided he would keep trying no matter how difficult the situation is.
Moral of the Story
Banat, banat, ban jaaye (Doing, doing, done). A saint is a sinner who never gave up. One should never give up on their spiritual efforts, no matter how difficult it is to try. Keep trying, keep trying.
Lessons to Be Learned
- Perseverance Keep trying no matter how difficult the situation may seem.
- Hope and Determination Even when things look bleak, maintain hope and determination.
- Effort and Results Continuous effort can lead to unexpected and positive results.
- Spiritual Effort In spiritual life, persistence and dedication are key to overcoming challenges and achieving success.
Prayer
“O Lord Krishna, please grant us the strength and determination to persevere in our spiritual journey, no matter how challenging it may be. Help us to keep trying with faith and hope, knowing that You are always with us. May we always remember that with Your grace, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve our spiritual goals.”
Chant
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare
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