PAÑCATANTRA (SYRIAN VERSION) (EN)
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Story or THE (INVESTIGATION) GATE of the Lion and the Bull [16 of 90]
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Therefore, the wise say: "Women don't embrace just anyone, and grapevines don't embrace every tree, but only those in their immediate vicinity. But the lion hasn't drawn you close yet, and it will be difficult for you to gain his constant company. How then is it possible for him to become close to you and place his trust in you?"
Damnag replied: “The rulers’ confidants were not themselves acquainted with them from the beginning, but often only approached them through arduous effort. I, too, will strive to gain access. It is further said that even if someone has the most cunning plans and lingers at the ruler’s gate, he cannot approach the prince if he is too ashamed of being treated with contempt and does not want to return.”
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