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प्रश्न
Why was the crocodile unwilling to invite his friend home?
उत्तर
The crocodile’s wife desired to eat the monkey or his heart. She ordered him to bring the monkey. He could not betray his friend. Therefore, he was unwilling to invite his friend (the monkey) home.
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