Taros Tragedy Taro was a young woodcutter who lived in the hillside with his father and mother. He was very hard-working. He wanted to help his parents but was always short of money. One evening when Taro was sitting with his family, a strong wind blew. His old father wished for some sak to fight the cold.
Taro is motivated to work harder Taro felt sad because he didnt have enough money to buy the expensive Japanese drink and fulfill his fathers wish. So he decided to work harder and earn more money. The next morning, he went to work earlier than usual. He worked hard, cutting the wood and tiring himself.
Taro finds sak Taro felt thirsty for he was working very hard. Suddenly, he heard the sound of gushing water. The area of the forest did not have any such source of water. He dropped his axe rushed to its direction. When he reached there, he found a small waterfall. But instead of cold water, it had sak.
Fathers wish is fulfilled Taro tasted the waterfall and was delighted. He filled it in a pitcher and took it home. His father was delighted to drink it too. And his coldness went away in one sip. He started dancing out of happiness.
The news spreads in the neighbourhood A neighbour visited Taros house the same day. And Taros father offered some sak to her. She was amazed with the taste. She left for home and spread the news in the whole village. That evening, many more visitors came by to take a sip of the heavenly drink. And the pitcher was empty in an hour. Taros neighbours get disappointed not to find sak