In a forest, a bamboo tree and a Jamun tree stood close to one another.
The Jamun tree was far sturdier than the bamboo tree.
The bamboo tree, while very slender, was also extremely flexible.
Whichever way the wind blew, the bamboo tree would bend in that very direction.
Once, mocking the bamboo tree, the Jamun tree remarked, "You always obey the wind's commands. You sway and move solely according to the wind's speed and direction.
Why don't you stand tall and proud like me? You should tell the wind that you refuse to follow its orders. Show the wind your strength! In this world, it is the mighty who reign supreme."
The bamboo tree did not take kindly to the Jamun tree's words, yet it uttered not a word and stood silently. Seeing this, the Jamun tree grew angry and demanded, "Why do you not answer me?"
The bamboo tree replied, "You are stronger than I am; I am quite frail.
However, let me offer you a piece of advice: a strong wind can prove harmful to you as well. If the wind blows fiercely, we ought to respect its power; otherwise, we may live to regret it."
The Jamun tree was immensely arrogant about its own strength.
Angered by the bamboo tree's words, it retorted, "Even a strong wind cannot harm me in the slightest. Remember this always."
The gently blowing breeze had overheard the entire conversation between the bamboo tree and the Jamun tree.
The wind then rushed past the Jamun tree at high speed.
A short while later, the wind gathered even greater force, accelerating its pace further.
By now, the wind had transformed into a storm. Under the impact of that fierce wind, the bamboo tree bent down almost completely to the ground.
That very same wind then struck the Jamun tree once again; however, the powerful gale had absolutely no effect on the Jamun tree.
He continued to stand there, just as before.
After a while, a stormy wind struck the roots of the Jamun tree with great force, weakening them.
The branches of the Jamun tree made every effort to withstand the gale, but the fierce winds pushed them back.
Due to the strong winds, the Jamun tree lost its balance; its roots, having grown weak, gave way.
In a matter of moments, the Jamun tree crashed to the ground.
Upon seeing the Jamun tree lying prostrate, the Bamboo tree felt deeply saddened.
The Bamboo tree began to ponder:
"Had the Jamun tree heeded my advice and shown respect to the wind, it would not have met such an end today.
This Jamun tree was arrogant. Perhaps it did not realize that the head of the arrogant is always brought low."