It ain't heavy, it is just my karma! |
What we perceived as a constant sad donkey facial appearance donned with eyes accentuated by droopy eyelids and long fluffy eyelashes was a steady reminder that we had sinned when we signed up to allow these hapless docile, domesticated 'workhorses' to partake our trip.
Contrary to what we, the lazy homo sapiens, branded these meek animals, they were anything but foolish, stubborn, fat or lazy. We were reminded of the phrases in our daily lives; stupid ass, lazy ass, fat ass, stubborn as a mule (which is genetically half a donkey), making an ass of oneself and ignorance. In a Tamil proverb, they were symbolically portrayed as simpletons, not able to appreciate the more delicate things in life. (A donkey cannot relish the smell of camphor; as traditionally donkeys were used by dhobies to carry soiled smelly clothes, they would not be able to recognise fragrances.)

No matter what the world thought of them, the jacks knew that their labour was not for nothing. Maybe they had not been given conscience, perhaps, as they served well, they may climb the karmic ladder to attain higher statuses.
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