A working ox envies a pig’s rich food. An older ox advises it to wait before judging.
The pig is later killed for a feast. The ending reveals a context hidden by the apparent comfort.
Adapted from Ellen C. Babbitt, Jataka Tales (1912), chapter XV · Source text & illustration
Fables use imaginary events to invite reflection; interpretations vary.
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