Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling fields, dwelt a young shepherd. His life was pure, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was to care for his herd of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the breezes across the lone tree on the peak were his constant associates. Day after day, looking out for his wards inculcated in him a sense of quiet fulfillment.

Yet, there were occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would long for fellowship. In one such instance because of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous plot.

Stories of wolves preying on sheep had long been circulating in the town. So, the website boy chose to exploit this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One afternoon he raced into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The frightened villagers ran up the hills to help but saw no wolf.

The boy laughed at the puzzle on their faces. This prank continued for a few more days. But, one noon, a real wolf actually charge at the herd. The shepherd boy raced for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his sheep. Devastated, he returned to the town only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

The story of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the value of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it stresses how trust once broken, is tough to regain. It's a story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

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