The forest pool which Ranji knew about was different from the one in the Rajputana desert in the following ways:

(i) The forest pool was clean and fresh water whereas the pool in Rajputana desert was muddy and dirty.

(ii) The pools of Rajputana desert were used as clothes washing spot by women. People used to bath their buffaloes as well. But forest pool was clean, cold and inviting. So, Ranaji wanted to swim in that pool.