A poor women had a copper pot and an earthen pot in her kitchen. The copper pot was proud of its shine and strength and always looked down on the earthen pot.
Once there was a flood in the village. The flood water entered the poor women’s house. All the house articles were swept away in the flood. By chance, the copper pot saw the earthen pot being swept away in the swift waters. When the copper pot saw the earthen pot being swept away, he said, ‘Why are you there? Come near me. You are made of mud and will not be saved. If you will be near me, you will be safe and protected.’
The earthen pot smiled politely and said, Thank you, my friend, but I won’t come near you at all. As you said I am made of mud so I am weak and delicate. If I’ll be near to you and a wave hits you then we’ll crash into each other, and I’ll break into many bits. I’d rather be alone and safe. Please don’t come near me.’
Moral : Over powerful people often spell trouble
