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A lost goat in a dark jungle takes refuge in a lion’s footprint to save itself from being attacked by wild animals. When the lion arrives it is pacified and pleased to see the little goat’s faith in his footprint. He blesses her with protection and summons an elephant, placing the goat on the elephant’s head to transport her safely and honourably to her home.
The moral of this Panchtantra story is that even an ordinary soul is protected and attains greatness by taking refuge of the great.