Once upon a time in a peaceful
village nestled between green hills, there lived a little boy named Anu. Anu
had a special friend—a beautiful, colorful bird named Chandra. Every day,
Chandra would chirp happily and flutter around the garden, bringing joy to
Anu's heart. They would spend hours together, and Anu loved Chandra more than
anything.
One day, as the sun dipped behind
the hills, Chandra flew out of her cage into the open sky. Anu watched her
soar, but this time, she didn’t come back.
"Chandra! Chandra!" Anu
called out, but the bird was nowhere to be found.
Anu’s heart sank, and tears filled
his eyes. He searched the garden, the trees, and even the nearby fields, but
Chandra was gone. He ran to his mother, crying, “Chandra is lost! I’ll never
see her again!”
His mother held him close and said
gently, "Why don't you visit Little Buddha Thero? He may help you feel
better."
Anu nodded and made his way to the
small temple on the edge of the village, where Little Buddha Thero lived. The
young monk, who was wise beyond his years, sat peacefully under a large tree,
his eyes closed in meditation.
When Anu arrived, Little Buddha
opened his eyes and smiled softly. "Why are you sad, little one?" he
asked.
"My bird, Chandra, is gone,"
Anu said, his voice trembling. "I’m afraid she’ll never come back."
Little Buddha listened carefully,
then said, “Let us go on a walk together. Perhaps along the way, we can find
answers.”
They walked quietly through the
forest, the sound of the wind rustling the leaves around them. Anu felt
comforted by Little Buddha’s presence, though his heart still ached for
Chandra.
Anu nodded, wiping his tears.
“The butterfly moves from flower to
flower, never staying in one place,” Little Buddha said. “It is free, and
that’s what makes it so beautiful. Your bird, Chandra, is like the butterfly.
She may fly far, but her spirit is still connected to you. She is part of the
world’s natural cycle.”
Anu listened, but his heart was
still heavy. "But I miss her, Thero. I want her back."
Little Buddha smiled and knelt down
beside him. “I understand. When we love something, it’s hard to let it go. But
sometimes, love means accepting change and trusting that everything is as it
should be.”
They continued their walk, and soon,
they reached a large tree with a nest. Inside the nest, there were tiny baby
birds chirping. Anu looked up in wonder.
“Do you see those baby birds?” asked
Little Buddha. “One day, they too will fly away from the nest. Their mother
will miss them, but she knows it is part of life. Everything in nature changes.
We must love without holding on too tightly.”
Anu thought about this for a moment.
“So, even if Chandra doesn’t come back, I can still love her?”
Little Buddha nodded. “Yes, you can.
And remember, Chandra may have found her own adventure in the sky, just as you are
having yours here. Love is not about keeping something forever; it’s about
cherishing the moments you shared.”
Just then, as if by magic, a
familiar sound echoed through the trees. Anu looked up and saw Chandra! She was
perched on a branch above them, her feathers shimmering in the sunlight.
"Chandra!" Anu called, his
heart leaping with joy.
Chandra chirped happily, and though
she didn't come down from the tree, Anu smiled. He realized that no matter
where Chandra flew, their bond was still strong.
Little Buddha Thero placed a hand on
Anu’s shoulder. “She is free, Anu, just like the wind and the sky. And so are
you. Let her fly, and you will find peace.”
Anu nodded, understanding now.
"Thank you, Thero."
And from that day on, even though
Chandra flew wherever she pleased, Anu no longer felt sad. He learned to love
without holding too tightly, appreciating the beauty of every moment and
understanding that change is part of life’s wonderful journey.
Lesson: The story teaches children about the importance of love,
patience, and letting go. It helps them understand that everything in life is
part of a natural cycle, and by accepting change, we can find peace and joy in
the present moment.
Amazing story
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