Sham S.Misri
On a hot summer day a traveller stopped under a shady tree and lay down on the bare ground to rest a while. Looking up at the sky, he wished he could be lying on a comfortable bed.
He did not know that he was lying under a magical tree that made every thought come true.
In no time a bed appeared and he was lying on it.
This is perfect, the traveller thought. Now all I need is a maiden to give me company in this lonely place.
Soon a beautiful young maiden appeared before him. She sat next to him, fanning him for his pleasure.
Wow! The traveller exclaimed, enjoying the cool breeze. Then the traveller wished for food.
As soon as he thought this, a wonderful feast lay before him. The maiden served him the food and drink.
Lying in bed eating some fruits and the maiden sitting in front of him, the traveller thought that was the peak of happiness!
Wouldn't it just be shocking if it all disappeared and a tiger were to attack me instead?
No sooner had he thought this, than everything disappeared. A ferocious tiger appeared. The man went up the tree, thinking to himself, If only I had been content with just the shade of this tree, I wouldn't be at the mercy of this beast!
Happiness lies in contentment
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