Literal compression/ Summary:
once upon a time, a great storm fell upon a forest struck many y lighting
thunder crashed and a dead tree was struck by lighting and it burst into
flames. Then the whole forest was on the fire. The birds and animals of the
forest scattered. A little parrot also flew towards the safety of the river. Whole
flying he saw animals trapped in the forest surrounded by the great flames of
fire. The little parrot decided to save them. He flew to river.
He dropped
himself into the water and flew back to the forest. He shook his body and
sprinkled some drops of water over the raging fire. The devas overhead laughed
at the parrot seeing attempt to put out the violent fire with some drops of
waters one deva disguised the parrot as a golden eagle and come down to earth.
He advised the parrot to stop his foolish effort the parrot however, replied
that be needed help intend of advise. The eagle was impressed and his heart
melted. He wept and his tear fell upon the fire like a stream. The fire was put
out and all burned animals, birds, and plants returned to their previous Life.
Interpretation:
this story talk about the selfless service or benevolence even a little parrot
becomes successful in his attempt to put out the raging fire and to save the
life of many animals, we human beings are more conscious and powerful than the
parrot and if we continue our effort, we will be successful one day. The story
also shows that if we sacrifice ourselves for the sake of others, dog will help
in our efforts.
Critical thinking:
though the story is interesting and it gives us moral lesson, some ideas are
uncovering. In this scientific age. We hardly believe that the Budhha was
reborn as a parrot.re there really gods? Do they really come to help us when we
are in critical situation? How can the tear of the eagle become the stream and
put out the violent fire? Is it possible for the burned animals and plants to
return to their previous position?
Assimilation: I am very much affected by the story. The
selfless services and sacrifice of the parrot have changed my attitudes to life
and world I have also determined to involve
in the selfless social service without losing course and confidence. We will
be successful even in the most dangerous or critical situation. I have learnt
that if we help others, god will certainly help us.