A squirrel joined as worker to a lion. Whatever was the work given to squirrel, it did promptly.
The lion was much satisfied and said that "When you finished your employment with me, i will give a cartful of badam as gift"
The squirrel got happy hearing this. The squirrel thought that it’s tough for other squirrels in the forest to munch one single badam. But i am going to get a cartful of badams.
It dreamt of getting the cartful of badams every day and worked for the lion with more sincerity. Days went by. The other squirrels ran around the forest, played with each other, and ate a lot of fruits.
Days went by and the squirrel’s age too. One day the squirrel sensed that he can’t work anymore. He said this to the lion. The lion too agreed and gave a cartful of badam. The squirrel took the badams to home and then realized that it has become too old and all its teeth has fallen / too weak to eat the badams. It was so sad that he didn’t sing , dance and play around like other squirrels during its lifetime.
Moral of the story: An unreaped grain doesn’t satisfy todays hunger!
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