The Three Fish

Haiga says

Let's settle in and begin.

In a quiet stretch of river, shaded by tall bamboo and singing with dragonflies, lived three young fish who were the best of friends: clever Tara, quick-thinking Chinnu, and easygoing little Bujji.

Theme · Those who plan ahead are safest, those who think quickly can still be saved, but those who do nothing at all must depend on luck.

Source · Folk-lore of the Telugus — G. R. Subramiah Pantulu · Plot based on the public-domain tale 'The Three Fish' from Folk-lore of the Telugus. The fatal ending for the least prepared fish is softened into a happy new home as a pet, keeping the lesson without any harm.