The Monkey Troop An Adventure That Taught a Lesson

The Monkey Troop

(A Moral Story – Over 800 Words)

In a dense and ancient jungle lived a large troop of monkeys. Their leader was an old and wise monkey named Budha Bandar (Old Monkey). Though his body had grown weak with age, his mind was sharp, and his experience was respected throughout the forest.

The rest of the troop was full of young, mischievous monkeys. They spent their days jumping, swinging from trees, and sometimes teasing other animals in the jungle. Their unofficial leader was a clever but arrogant monkey named Chakma. He was daring and quick-witted, but also stubborn and proud.

One early morning, as Budha Bandar sat quietly on a high branch watching the sunrise, Chakma and his group—Babu, Kakku, Minto, and Chintu—swung down excitedly.

“Old one,” Chakma said with a grin, “you’re always giving us long speeches. Let us do something fun for once. Today, we’re going to the village beyond the forest. I’ve heard humans have delicious food and amazing toys!”

Budha Bandar looked concerned. “My child, humans don’t like mischievous monkeys. They set traps, throw stones, and sometimes even lock monkeys in cages. We must value our freedom above all.”

But Chakma just laughed. “Come on! We’re monkeys—we’re smarter than them. You’ll see. We’ll go, have fun, and be back before sunset.”

Without waiting for another word, Chakma and his friends swung away toward the village. Budha Bandar sighed deeply. He knew that sometimes wisdom must be learned the hard way.

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A New World – The Village

When the monkeys reached the village, they were amazed. Everywhere they looked, there was something new: mangoes hanging low from trees, vegetables in open courtyards, and brightly colored toys in children's hands.

Without hesitation, the troop launched into mischief. They snatched fruits, toppled pots, stole toys, and jumped across rooftops causing a huge commotion.

At first, the villagers were stunned. Then came the anger. Men grabbed sticks, women threw stones, and one old farmer quietly laid out a trap with a net.

At first, the monkeys giggled and kept going, but soon things turned serious. A stone hit Babu on the head, and he stumbled into the trap. Kakku and Minto managed to pull him out, but he was bleeding. Chintu stepped on a thorn, limping and howling in pain. Chakma himself was hit hard on the arm by a stick thrown by a child.

The fun had turned into fear. The monkeys were hurt, frightened, and desperate to escape. Beaten and bruised, they fled back into the safety of the jungle.

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A Lesson Learned

By evening, the sun was setting behind the trees. Budha Bandar sat in his usual place when he saw the troop returning. They were tired, dirty, and ashamed. No one said a word.

Chakma walked up slowly and bowed his head.

“Baba,” he whispered, “please forgive us. You were right. We went chasing fun and excitement, but we nearly lost our freedom… even our lives.”

Budha Bandar placed a gentle hand on his head.

“My child, life is not just about fun. It is also about making wise decisions. Not everything that glitters is gold, and not every new thing is worth the risk. We must think before we act.”

From that day on, Chakma changed. He was still lively, still playful, but now he had wisdom in his eyes. He even began teaching others that true intelligence lies in learning from your mistakes—and even better, learning from the mistakes of others.

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Moral of the Story

This story teaches us that blindly chasing fun or new experiences can lead to danger. Freedom is precious, and we must think before we act. The advice of elders is often based on experience and should be taken seriously.

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