Once upon a time, there lived a poor man called Mani. Today he was sorrowful and was crying beside the river. This river was situated on the outskirts of the village. He wanted to commit suicide by drowning himself in the water. Hira, a parrot, came to drink water from the river. Parrot saw Mani crying and asked him the reason. Mani answered, ‘My family members removed me from the house as there were already seven people in the house.’
Hira tried to console Mani. Mani said he wants to die. But Hira explained to him that he should earn a good life instead of breaking. Inspired by Hira’s words, Mani decided to give life a try. Mani ate apples offered by Hira. Mani drank water and decided to search for work. Hira told Mani about fortune a telling via parrots. Mani said, but he doesn’t know anything about it. Hira taught Mani about fortune telling via parrots, which he had learned from his master. Mani soon started earning with the help of Hira.
Mani bought a small hut in the village. His family members were jealous of Mani. Soon Mani earned enough to buy a big house. He then married Hema. Mani and Hema were living a happy life.
Soon Mani was blessed with a boy. When Hira said that now he should leave. Disappointed, Mani asked Hira to stay for two years to save enough money to raise his boy nicely. Hira agreed to stay back.
After a few years, Hira again said he wants to leave. Disappointed, Mani asked Hira to stay for more five years to save enough money to fund his boy’s education. Hira agreed to stay back.
Mani’s son got a proper education from the village school. Again, Hira said he wants to leave. Disappointed, Mani asked Hira to stay for more six years till he saves enough money to fund his boy’s marriage. Hira agreed to stay back.
Mani’s son got married lavishly. Mani was pleased. Again, Hira said, now your life is settled, so let me go. Mani said, please wait till I have enough money to ensure a decent lifestyle for my grandchild.
Hira started laughing and said, this will go on and on. Hira said, because you wanted to earn money, I was not able to see several scenic places in the world. Now I am old, and I can’t fly.
Mani left bad for Hira. He decided to help Hira, just like he helped him. He thought for days, and finally, he found a way to express his gratitude to Hira. Mani made a cage for Hira. Mani asked Hira to live in a cage. He will hold the cage and walk, exploring different places. Hira was pleased to hear that his friend will accompany him. Mani and Hira both left for Bharat Darshan. They decided to see as many places they could till they are alive.
Their friendship became an inspiration for villagers. We spent all our lives running behind money. Earning to give your family a good life is necessary, but it is also essential that we give time to ourselves.
Moral of the story: The greatest gift of life is friendship.
Happy reading!
About the writer:
Nisha B Thakur is the author of a Murder Mystery | The Unexpected Trail read at https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0BB88QHM5
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