Bigi Bigi Tigri tapu en onti dei

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Bigi Bigi Tigri tapu en onti dei

Tigri e onti

so safri-safri

ini a busi-busi

No wan kan yer'en

Bigi Bigi Tigri,

no wan e si Ba Tigri

A sabi den

bun-bun fanowdu sani

fu onti ini en presi

a koni

a sabi oten ai tan tiri

ai tan tiri

ma ai wroko tapu en

heri srefi-srefi

den ai e suku en den si alla sani

sa a musu fu feni

a noso e smeri alla sani sa a ne si

den yesi e arki

moi farawe nanga krosbei ini a sèm ten

ai arki sa e psa na dorosei fu en srefi

Na ini den bon tapu sei

ini a liba ondro sei

tap a grontapu leki fes en

a kan waka

baka en proi

sondru a dati e yere en

ai tek en ten

Bigi Bigi Tigri, e teki en ten

?

Sot fasi abra sa we denki

un kan leri fu

wan Bigi Bigi tigri tapu en onti dei?

fosi ye bigin prakseri, sabi fu suku moro koni

sabi oten yu abi fu aksi moro,

oten ye e suku moro dipi sani fu verstan

sabi oten yu denki kan bigin

Moro dipi fu lesi Moro bun buku…

nanga fen moro Prakseri aksi wan sabi-man

tek yu ten

lek wan onti-dei

fu feni nanga ondrofeni

Kraka un verstan fos we kraka un denki

Kraka a denki fosi we kraka un sten

Leki wan

bigi bigi tigri

tap en onti dei

Raj El JAL

Raj ElJal wan leri-boi fu Kabir, a fisiman suma ben komopo fu patata

The Wisdom of the Great Tiger on Its Hunting Day

Have you ever found yourself rushing into decisions, only to realize later that you acted too soon? Or hesitated too long and missed an opportunity? In the wild, hesitation can mean starvation, and impulsiveness can lead to danger.

The Great Tiger teaches us a different way—a balance of patience, awareness, and decisive action. What if you could move through life like a tiger on its hunting day, fully attuned to your surroundings, making each moment count?

In the vast, untamed rainforest, the Great Tiger moves unseen. It hunts—not in haste, but with precision. Each step is calculated, every breath measured. It does not announce its presence; instead, it listens, watches, and waits. If you're a bit like me, you enjoy watching nature in action and wonder what lessons can we, as humans, learn from this?

The Art of Awareness

A tiger does not rush blindly into the jungle. It knows its terrain intimately—the rustling of the leaves, the direction of the wind, the faintest traces left by its prey. Before it acts, it observes. It studies everything within its space, absorbing information that others might ignore.

In our fast-paced world, how often do we take the time to truly observe? Are we moving with awareness, or are we simply reacting? A wise person, like the tiger, understands that true power lies in knowing when to move and when to stay still.

Mastery of Silence and Patience

The Great Tiger does not need to announce itself. It does not waste energy on unnecessary movement. When it hunts, it does so with absolute focus, fully present in the moment. It understands that stillness is not inaction; it is preparation.

We, too, can benefit from mastering silence and patience. Instead of rushing to speak, we can listen. Instead of acting impulsively, we can think. Instead of chasing every opportunity, we can wait for the right one.

Knowing When to Strike

When the moment is right, the tiger moves—effortlessly, decisively. It has spent time watching, learning, and preparing, and now, without hesitation, it takes action.

Are we prepared for our own moments of action? Or do we hesitate, caught between doubt and fear? Preparation, patience, and timing are the keys to success in any endeavor. Like the tiger, we must recognize when the time for waiting is over and when it is time to move with full force toward our goals.

Deep Learning and Reflection

The tiger does not learn by rushing. It hones its skills over time, perfecting the art of the hunt through observation and experience. Likewise, deep learning requires time. It is not enough to skim the surface—we must dive deep, read more, practice more, and reflect more. The greatest minds are those who continuously seek knowledge, never satisfied with superficial understanding.

The Tiger’s hunt Lesson for our thought processes

In life, we are all hunters—not in a predatory sense, but in the way we seek opportunities, knowledge, and wisdom. If we move too fast, we miss what is in front of us. If we never move, we starve. The balance lies in knowing when to be still and when to act.

- Observe before you act.

- Listen before you speak.

- Think before you decide.

- Strike only when the time is right.

In the same way that the Great Tiger moves with grace and confidence, so too must we navigate our own lives—with awareness, patience, and mastery over ourselves.

Like the tiger on its hunting day, let us move with intention and purpose, making each moment count.

Translation

Self -test

This works best when we use at least pen and paper, even better with different colors markers to capture your thoughts when answering. Not in your head, answer as visual as possible on paper.

Observation & Awareness

How often do you take the time to truly observe all your surroundings, as well use tools such as a power-roles-overview of the situation before making any decision?

What details in your daily life might you be overlooking? (Are you too often overloaded by sensory input from screen time and other media?)

Patience & Timing

Do you always take the time to evaluate and learn from each experience? Have you ever acted too quickly and could have done better if only waited for more intelligence? What would have changed if you had waited? Or do you blame procrastinators of indecisiveness and you believe a wrong decision is better than no- decision? What about

Timing is everything

In what areas of your life could you practice more patience before taking action?

Preparation & Action

When was the last time you truly prepared for something important? How did that preparation affect your success?

Are you someone who over-prepares and hesitates to act, or do you jump into action without thinking?

How do you balance preparing and acting according to your values?

Deep Learning & Growth

Are you actively seeking to expand your knowledge, or do you tend to rely on what you already know?

What is one area where you could commit to learning more before making a major decision?

Personal Application

If you were to embody the tiger’s mindset in your own life, what would that look like?

Where in your life can you move with more purpose and confidence?

Personally I have learned that I am happy with very often NOT making decisions and walking away from negative energy... it always benefitted my own business as well as in other organizations. Wishing you the best in your reflections. It is not an easy road, but a hard marathon with beautiful views along the way and great connections...

Did you take out a pen and paper or markers and a whiteboard? I promise, your life will be different if you shut off all other stuff and open your mind and heart and spend this time with yourself. It does not need to be long. The hardest part is to get those writing materials and decide to have time with and for your Self.

Bigi Bigi Tigri tapu en onti dei |The Great Tiger on Its Hunting Day

Tigri e onti so safri-safri ini a busi-busi | The tiger hunts ever so softly in the dense forest.

No wan kan yer’en | No one can hear it.

Bigi Bigi Tigri, no wan e si Ba Tigri | The Great Tiger—no one even sees it.

A sabi den bun-bun fanowdu sani fu onti ini en presi | It knows well all the needs of his hunting area

A koni, a sabi oten ai tan tiri | It understands, it knows when to stay still.

Ai tan tiri ma ai wroko tapu en heri srefi-srefi | It remains still, yet it works fully within itself.

Den ai e suku en den si alla sani sa a musu fu feni | Its eyes search, seeing all it must find.

A noso e smeri alla sani sa a ne si | It's nose smells all that it cannot see.

Den yesi e arki moi farawe nanga krosbei ini a sèm ten | Its ears listen, hearing what is far away and what is really near, all at the same time.

Ai arki sa e psa na dorosei fu en srefi | It hears everything outside of itself.

Na ini den bon tapu sei, ini a liba ondro sei, tap a grontapu leki fes en | In the trees above, in the river below, on the earth right before

A kan waka baka en proi sondru a dati e yere en | It moves behind its prey, yet it makes no sound to be heard.

Ai tek en ten | It takes its time.

Bigi Bigi Tigri, e teki en ten | The Great Tiger—it takes its time.

Sot fasi abra sa we denki un kan leri fu wan Bigi Bigi tigri tapu en onti dei?

In what ways can our thoughts learn from the Great Tiger on its hunting day?

Fosi ye bigin prakseri, sabi fu suku moro koni

Before you begin to think, know to seek deeper wisdom.

Sabi oten yu abi fu aksi moro, oten ye e suku moro dipi sani fu verstan

Understand when you must ask more questions, when you are searching for deeper understanding.

Sabi oten yu denki kan bigin

Know when to start your thoughts process.

Moro dipi fu lesi, Moro bun buku… nanga fen moro Prakseri aksi wan sabi-man

first learn more; Read more, and practice more…

and then search for more points of view by asking wise ones.

Tek yu ten lek wan onti-dei fu feni nanga ondrofeni

Take your time, like a hunting day, to first seek and to understand.

Kraka un verstan fos we kraka un denki

Raise understanding before raising thoughts.

Kraka a denki fosi we kraka un sten

Raise thoughts before raising your voice.

Leki wan bigi bigi tigri tap en onti dei

Like the Great Tiger on its hunting day.