In the heart of a dense forest lived a wolf named Karikalan. He was a fierce and powerful hunter who spent his days chasing animals across the meadows. Karikalan was proud of his strength and never feared anyone.
One afternoon, while chasing a wild boar, Karikalan got into a violent struggle. The boar was strong, and the fight left the wolf badly injured. A deep wound on his leg made it impossible for him to walk or run. He was stuck in a small thicket, unable to move.
Days passed, and Karikalan grew weaker from hunger and thirst. He lay there, waiting for a chance to survive. One morning, a flock of goats wandered near his hiding spot. Seeing an opportunity, Karikalan called out to a young goat in a soft, pitiful voice.
"Little goat, please help me. I am so thirsty. If you could bring me just a little water, I might find the strength to stand up again," he pleaded.
The goat was wise and observant. Instead of being moved by pity, it looked closely at the wolf's eyes. "Wolf," the goat replied calmly, "you say you need strength to stand, but your eyes still look like a predator's. If I help you today, you will only use that strength to hunt us tomorrow. It is better for me to stay away than to help a hunter recover."
Without waiting for a response, the goat quickly led its flock away to safety. Karikalan realized that his trick had failed, and the goat's quick thinking had saved its life.
Moral
Do not trust the kindness of those who are naturally your enemies; wisdom is your best protection.
