THE ENORMOUS TURNIP-Once upon a time, there was a farmer who used to cultivate turnips every year.
One day, while examining his yields, he noticed an enormous turnip in his farm.
He was overjoyed and decided to sell it in the market.
He tried to uproot the turnip with his hands but it did not move.
So, he tied a rope around it and pulled it hard, but it still didn’t budge.
He then asked his wife to help, and together they pulled on the rope with all their might, but the turnip still wouldn’t move.
Their son also came to help but had no luck.
Their daughter tried her best, but the turnip remained firmly rooted. They were all getting tired and frustrated.
Just then, the family dog came running over, and the farmer got an idea. He tied the rope to the dog’s collar and encouraged him to pull. The dog pulled with all his might, but still, the turnip did not move.
Suddenly, the cat appeared on the scene, and the dog was happy to have some company. The farmer tied the rope to the cat’s collar too, and the cat and dog pulled together.
This time, the turnip began to move, and with one final heave, it came out of the ground.
The daughter exclaimed, “My beloved cat is the reason for our success!” But the son countered, “No, it was my pet dog who helped the most!” Finally, the farmer spoke up and said, “It was the unity of our strength that helped us succeed. We all played a part in uprooting this massive turnip.”
From that day onwards, the farmer and his family always worked together as a team, knowing that together, they could overcome any obstacle. And the cat and dog became the best of friends, always ready to lend a helping paw.