A crow became friends with an eagle. They spent a lot of time together. Their friendship grew so deep that they never kept anything secret from each other. One day, they were sitting on a tree on the bank of a river, talking, when a messenger of death passed by. He smiled at the crow. Eagle and the crow ignored him and continued their conversation.
But the next day, the same thing happened. While they were talking, the same messenger of death passed by. He smiled at the crow again. This time, the crow became suspicious. He told eagle, "This messenger of death smiled at me yesterday, and he smiled the same way today. Something's wrong. Maybe my death is coming." Eagle explained that it wasn't like that. It could just be a coincidence. Don't worry.
Two or three more such incidents happened. Every day, the messenger of death smiled at the crow. Now the crow was convinced that death was near. He said to eagle, "Friend, I don't want to die, but this messenger of death will surely take my life in a day or two. He smiles at me every day." Eagle also thought that the crow's suspicions might be correct. He consoled the crow. Eagle said, "Don't worry, friend, I will take you so far away from here that you won't even see this messenger of death ."
Eagle placed the crow on his back and took them thousands of kilometers away from the forest to Mount Kailash. Both of them no longer feared that anyone would trouble them there. But as soon as they reached Mount Kailash and reached a cave, the messenger of death was already there. As soon as he saw the crow, he threw a noose at him and took his life. Eagle watched. He asked messenger of death , "Why did you kill him?" messenger of death replied, "His death was written at this very moment, so I took his life." Eagle then asked, "Then why did you smile at him in that forest? If you had to kill him, you should have killed him there."
The messenger of death replied, "His death was written on Mount Kailash itself, but seeing him in that forest four or five days ago, I was wondering how he would reach there in such a short time. Since his wings are small and he can't fly long distances, how would he reach Kailash, thousands of miles away? I used to smile every day thinking about this. But, look at fate, you, his best friend, brought him here in such a short time."
Life and death are matters of fate. There's no hiding or escaping from them. As long as you live, no one can kill you, but if death is near, no effort can save you."
Best lessons from the story
1. Fate is ultimately unchangeable; some outcomes cannot be changed by effort alone.
2. Good intentions and friendships matter, but they cannot change fate.
3. Worrying about a possible outcome cannot prevent a predetermined event.
Life Management Tips from the Story
1. Instead of wallowing in fear, focus on meaningful tasks you can control.
2. Build strong relationships—friends can provide support even when the outcome is certain.
3. Accept uncertainty and be mentally prepared for outcomes beyond your control.
Business Management Tips from the Story
1. Recognize external risks you cannot eliminate; make contingency plans instead of dismissing them.
2. Use trusted partnerships to achieve difficult goals faster, but don't assume that partnerships change market realities.
3. When circumstances are certain (e.g., regulatory or contractual constraints), maintain a balance between proactive measures and acceptance.
Inspirational Points
1. Friendship can generate extraordinary effort and courage.
2. Even if the outcome is certain, the journey and purpose remain dignified and meaningful.
3. Small actions (like helping the eagle) reveal character and compassion.
Self-Help Tips from the Story
1. Stop worrying about things you cannot control; focus on achievable goals.
2. Practice accepting inevitable events to reduce anxiety about them.
3. Seek support and accept when facing fear—sharing grief reduces pain.
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