In the lush, vibrant heart of the Indian jungle, Sheru, a brave and kind-hearted lion, ruled with wisdom and justice. Sheru was friends with a group of crows, each with their unique quirks. There was Bakbak, the talkative one; Tez, the fastest flyer; and Buddhi, the oldest and most knowledgeable.
Nearby, in a dark, eerie cave, resided a group of owls, led by their fearsome leader, Chhaya. The owls were the crows’ sworn enemies, always causing trouble and disrupting the peace.
One day, Chhaya led a sudden attack on the crows, causing them great distress. Bakbak, Tez, and Buddhi, terrified and helpless, sought Sheru’s help. “Sheru, Chhaya and his owls are causing us trouble. We need your help,” pleaded Bakbak, his voice trembling with fear.
Sheru, being a wise and just lion, decided to help his friends. He devised a plan to scare away the owls. “We’ll need to create a diversion,” Sheru explained, his voice echoing through the jungle. “I’ll roar loudly to distract the owls, and you can attack them from behind.”
The crows agreed to the plan. The next day, as Sheru roared, the crows attacked the owls. The owls, taken by surprise, flew away in fear. The crows rejoiced, and Sheru’s bravery was celebrated throughout the jungle.
However, Chhaya was not one to give up easily. He returned with his owls, this time in larger numbers. The jungle was filled with the owls’ eerie hoots, causing a wave of fear among the animals. Sheru knew they needed a stronger plan. He decided to use the element of surprise. “This time, we’ll attack at dawn when the owls are asleep,” Sheru suggested, his eyes gleaming with determination.
The next morning, as the jungle held its breath, Sheru and the crows quietly approached the owls’ cave. As the first rays of the sun hit the jungle, Sheru roared, and the crows swooped down on the owls. The owls, caught off guard, tried to fight back, but the crows were relentless.
Suddenly, Chhaya swooped towards Sheru, talons outstretched. But Sheru, with a swift movement, roared and swiped at Chhaya, sending him flying back into the cave. The other owls, seeing their leader defeated, retreated once again.
The jungle erupted in cheers for Sheru and the crows. The owls never bothered the crows again, and peace was restored in the jungle. Sheru’s wisdom and bravery had saved the day, and his roar became a symbol of courage and justice in the jungle.
And so, the story teaches us that with wisdom, bravery, and a little help from our friends, we can overcome any threat, no matter how great, and restore peace and harmony. And as Buddhi always says, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
