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The Ant and the Grasshopper Story
Once upon a time, a grasshopper and an ant used to live by the river meadow. During the summer season, when the ants were busy collecting the food grains from the farmer’s field, the grasshopper was spending his days in laziness.
The grasshopper noticed that the ants were constantly marching back and forth from the farmland to their larder all day long while carrying the food grains in a well-balanced way on their back. They would work really hard from dawn till dusk repeating the same task. This incident made the grasshopper wonder about the ants’ toiling too hard throughout the summer.
On the other hand, the grasshopper was spending his summer days in utter laziness and merry-making. He was very happy singing and dancing around while he also asked the ants to join him in merry-making. But the ants refused and continued with their task. This would make the grasshopper laugh louder and he would even mock the ants for toiling so hard as he said that there is enough food for the entire summer season.
Listening to this, an ant suggested the grasshopper collect the food for the winter. “Hey grasshopper, I am saving the food for the winter season. It helps me when the snow falls and we cannot find any food outside. I suggest you also save some food for you for winter,” the ant said.
The grasshopper then had a hearty laugh and replied, “Winter is not here yet, and when it comes, I am sure I will be able to find some food.”
Days passed by like this and then winter came one day. Everywhere snow began to fall and everything got covered in deep snow. The lake was frozen. There was no sight of food anywhere.
The entire situation became very difficult for the grasshopper to find food and shelter. He could not sing or dance anymore or make merry as he was struggling hard for survival. When he couldn’t bear the hunger anymore, he recalled how the ants were working the entire summer to gather food for the winter. Hence he decided to visit the ant without finding any other way. He went on and knocked on her door. When the ant opened the door, the grasshopper urged her to give some food and shelter. “I am feeling very hungry. Please share some food from your stock,” he said.Realizing the difficulties, the ant politely shared some food with him. To which, the grasshopper felt utterly thankful. At the same time, he also realized the sheer importance of gathering food the entire summer.
He learned a very valuable lesson and understood how important it is to work hard and save up food for the winter season. MORAL: “It is important to use your time well and add meaning to your life.”