A heron lived near a big lake, which was full of fishes and other water creatures. 
 
Crane and Crab - Panchatantra Story PictureThe heron had grown so old, that he could not catch fishes from the lake anymore. 
 
He became lean and weak with every passing day due to lack of food. Unable to bear the hunger anymore, he hit upon a plan. 
 
As planned, he sat at the edge of the lake for everybody to see, and began crying. 
 
On seeing this, a crab took pity on him and went near, "Uncle, What is the matter? Why are you crying instead to catching fishes?" A heron lived near a big lake, which was full of fishes and other water creatures. 
 
Crane and Crab - Panchatantra Story PictureThe heron had grown so old, that he could not catch fishes from the lake anymore. 
 
He became lean and weak with every passing day due to lack of food. Unable to bear the hunger anymore, he hit upon a plan. 
 
As planned, he sat at the edge of the lake for everybody to see, and began crying. 
 
On seeing this, a crab took pity on him and went near, "Uncle, What is the matter? Why are you crying instead to catching fishes?" A heron lived near a big lake, which was full of fishes and other water creatures. 
 
Crane and Crab - Panchatantra Story PictureThe heron had grown so old, that he could not catch fishes from the lake anymore. 
 
He became lean and weak with every passing day due to lack of food. Unable to bear the hunger anymore, he hit upon a plan. 
 
As planned, he sat at the edge of the lake for everybody to see, and began crying. 
 
On seeing this, a crab took pity on him and went near, "Uncle, What is the matter? Why are you crying instead to catching fishes?" A heron lived near a big lake, which was full of fishes and other water creatures. 
 
Crane and Crab - Panchatantra Story PictureThe heron had grown so old, that he could not catch fishes from the lake anymore. 
 
He became lean and weak with every passing day due to lack of food. Unable to bear the hunger anymore, he hit upon a plan. 
 
As planned, he sat at the edge of the lake for everybody to see, and began crying. 
 
On seeing this, a crab took pity on him and went near, "Uncle, What is the matter? Why are you crying instead to catching fishes?" A heron lived near a big lake, which was full of fishes and other water creatures. 
 
Crane and Crab - Panchatantra Story PictureThe heron had grown so old, that he could not catch fishes from the lake anymore. 
 
He became lean and weak with every passing day due to lack of food. Unable to bear the hunger anymore, he hit upon a plan. 
 
As planned, he sat at the edge of the lake for everybody to see, and began crying. 
 
On seeing this, a crab took pity on him and went near, "Uncle, What is the matter? Why are you crying instead to catching fishes?"