The Lion, the Bull, and Ambition

Deep inside the forest ruled King Lion Pingalaka, feared by all. No animal dared

to challenge him. One night, a terrifying sound echoed through the jungle — deep,

powerful, and unknown. The ground seemed to tremble. For the first time,

the mighty lion felt fear. Hiding nearby, two clever jackals, Karataka and Damanaka,

watched carefully. They saw something dangerous. The lion refused to leave his cave.

The forest whispered. Damanaka stepped forward. He followed the sound and discovered

its source — a huge bull named Sanjeevaka, abandoned and alone. Instead of attacking, Damanaka smiled.

An idea was forming. He returned to the lion and spoke softly, “Great King, the sound is not