Vishnu Sharma | India
The Bird and the Monkeys
A bird's advice to monkeys is met with hostility, leading to the destruction of its nest and suffering in the rain.
Once upon a time, in a dense forest, there lived a clever bird who had built a cozy nest on the highest branch of a tree. The tree was also home to a troop of monkeys who were constantly making a ruckus, annoying the bird.
One day, the sky turned dark and heavy rain began to pour. The bird, safe and dry in its nest, looked down at the drenched monkeys who were shivering from the cold. Feeling pity for them, the bird decided to offer some advice.
The bird called out to the monkeys, "Dear friends, why don't you build a shelter before the rainy season starts? That way, you won't have to suffer in the cold and rain."
The monkeys, who were not used to being advised, became angry and offended. They yelled back at the bird, "Who do you think you are, telling us what to do? We know how to take care of ourselves!"
The bird tried to explain that it meant no harm, but the monkeys refused to listen. Their pride was hurt, and they decided to teach the bird a lesson. They climbed up the tree and destroyed the bird's nest, scattering its twigs and leaves all over the ground.
As the rain continued to fall, the bird found itself exposed and shivering just like the monkeys. Despite the bird's good intentions, its advice was met with hostility and it ended up suffering as a result.
