Once upon a time, in a dense forest lived a lion named Sheru. He was the king of the jungle, feared by all due to his strength and ferocity. However, Sheru was lonely as his power and status made it difficult for him to make friends. On the other side of the forest lived a small mouse named Chhotu. Chhotu was agile and smart but also very alone as his size often made him an easy target for predators. One day, while Sheru was walking through the forest, he accidentally stepped on a sharp thorn. The pain was excruciating, and despite his many attempts, he could not pull it out himself. He roared in agony, the echo reaching the far corners of the forest. Hearing the loud roar, Chhotu decided to investigate, despite knowing the roar belonged to the feared king of the forest. Seeing Sheru in pain, Chhotu felt a surge of compassion. He approached Sheru and said, "Your Highness, I may be small and weak compared to you, but I believe I can help remove the thorn from your paw." At first, Sheru was skeptical, wondering how such a small creature could help him. But his pain was too great, and he decided to accept Chhotu's help. With his small size and agility, Chhotu was able to remove the thorn swiftly, relieving Sheru of his pain. Grateful, Sheru thanked Chhotu and promised to protect him from any danger in the future. Word of this unusual friendship spread across the forest. Animals who previously feared Sheru now approached him, looking for protection. Sheru, in turn, protected them all, creating a harmonious environment in the forest. One day, a group of hunters trapped Sheru. Despite his power, Sheru couldn't break free. Chhotu, learning about the situation, rushed to help. He gnawed at the ropes of the trap with his sharp teeth, setting Sheru free. Sheru, forever grateful for Chhotu's help, made him his closest advisor. He learned the importance of friendship and realized that strength wasn't solely measured by physical power but by kindness and wisdom too. The friendship between Sheru and Chhotu taught all the animals in the forest an important lesson. No matter how big or small, each creature had its unique abilities and strengths. The forest thrived as the animals started respecting and helping each other. And thus, Sheru and Chhotu lived out their days in happiness and mutual respect, proving that gaining friends, irrespective of size and power, brought harmony and strength.
