Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Reading Diary A - Tibetan Folk Tales

For this reading diary, I decided to read Tibetan Folk Tales.

The Tiger and the Frog - This story was very clever for the frog was able to convince the tiger that he was more mighty than any old tiger.  And there was a little bit of humor added to the story to picture the tiger running as fast as he can and dragging the fox behind him.

The Cony Who Got Into Bad Company - This is a very just story for the bad people, who were caught doing something bad.  But they tried to get out of trouble by pretending they had been innocent in the whole thing when they actually weren't.


The Story of the Donkey and the Rock - This story very much is an example of how curiosity killed the cat.  Except in this case, the villagers had to pay money instead of actually dying.  But it was a very clever way for the king to gain money for the man whose oil was knocked over.

How the Fox Fell Victim to His Own Deceit - This is a great example to show what would happen if you were to meddle in things and become jealous of things unnecessarily.  When you do, and try to destroy things, it will eventually come back to you.  For as the saying goes, what does around comes around.

The Ingratitude of Men - This story shows that you really shouldn't guess what a person is capable of and what they are able to do to help you just by looking at them.  For your guess may be wrong and cause you to end up in trouble.

Covetousness - This story certainly had quite a few deaths in it.  But I do agree with the moral of the story.  People need to be willing to share (because there will probably be enough to go around) and also don't think that you are always getting the short end of the stick.  Because if you do, then you will always have that chip on your shoulder.

The Wise Carpenter - This story is reminiscent of the story before.  For if you try to ruin someone else, it will most likely come back against you.

The Story of Drashup and the Goddesses - This story shows that there really is no escaping your fate and what is in story for you in the future.  For if you try to, you will still always end up with the same fate.

The Man and the Ghost - I thought this story was really weird.  I understand that it has a point in the Tibetan culture, but I still thought it a strange, and maybe pointless story.

The Two Devils - This story shows a good example if you try to be something that you are not.  For when you do, it ends up coming back on you and then you will get in trouble for it.

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