A lion took a wolf and a fox with him on a hunting excursion, and succeeded in catching a wild ox, an ibex, and a hare. He then directed the wolf to divide the prey. The wolf proposed to award the ox to the lion, the ibex to himself, and the hare to the fox. The lion was enraged with the wolf because he had presumed to talk of “I” and “Thou” and “My share” and “Thy share,” when it all belonged of right to the lion, and he slew the wolf with one blow of his paw. Then, turning to the fox, he ordered him to make the division. The fox, rendered wary by the fate of the wolf, replied that the whole should be the portion of the lion. The lion, pleased with his self-abnegation, gave it all up to him, saying, “Thou art no longer a fox, but myself.” – Jalal al-Din Rumi
8 comments on “A Lion…”
Comments are closed.
Love the tale and the pictures, which speak for themselves 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Tiny. 🙂
LikeLike
Wonderful story and I just love the photo. The expression and look in the lion’s eyes is mesmerizing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, it’s very similar to an Aesop fable which Rumi is said to have liked.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow😍wonderful lov😍the pic🐯🐯
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow. All so powerful.
LikeLiked by 1 person
They are magnificent. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person