The Guide of the Lost River🔊

A long, long time ago, spanning over the heart of the Amazon lay the tribe of Kintu. Known for their wisdom and unity, the tribe worshipped the river Numa, which they considered as their guiding force. They believed that every ripple and flow of this mystical river weaved tales of their past, present, and future. The tribe had a seer, Dhara, an old lady with a gaze that could plunge into the depths of wisdom and truth.

Dhara was known for her enigmatic ability to read the river's voice. Just like the river, she was stoic, yet resplendent in her aura; her whispers were gentle, yet they held the strength of a powerful tide. Yet, she held a secret, a prophecy intertwined with the destiny of a young boy named Yara.

Yara, the chief's son, was a curious and daring child. His fascination with the river was no less than Dhara's. He often found himself standing by the river, listening to its symphony. He was fifteen when Dhara called him at twilight and told him about the prophecy. A prophecy that foretold Yara as 'The Guide of The Lost River.'

Dhara narrated, 'When the river silent's its voice, a turmoil will beset the tribe, and darkness will prevail unless the lost river is found. And you, Yara, are destined to find it and guide it back to its course, restoring the light of our tribe.'

Shortly after, an unprecedented silence fell upon the river Numa. The river that was an epitome of life now stood motionless and silent, casting an ominous shadow. The tribe was gripped by fear and despair. It was now time for Yara to embrace his destiny.

Guided by Dhara's wisdom and clad in courage, Yara embarked on his daunting journey. He navigated through treacherous terrains, scaled towering mountain peaks, battled hideous beasts, but he remained steadfast, his resolve indomitable. During this journey, Yara evolved, his connection with nature deepened, and he grasped the importance of unity and the river's wisdom. But the river remained elusive.

On one desolate evening, Yara, exhausted and despairing, sat by a dry, ancient river bed. As he sat there, an old song that Dhara sang came to his mind. 'The river lives in your soul, flows in your heart. Lose yourself to find the river.' The words resonated within Yara, and in a moment of enlightenment, he understood. The river wasn't just a physical entity; it symbolized unity, wisdom, and harmony, the very essence of life. He realized the river was lost because the tribe had lost these virtues; they had succumbed to fear and disunity.

With renewed spirits, Yara returned to his tribe. Mustering Dhara and the tribe, he instilled the virtues that they had lost and united them. As they joined as one, the silent river suddenly surged with life. Yara understood then that he was indeed the Guide of the Lost River, not in the physical world, but in the realm of virtues and unity.

From then onward, Yara, as the new seer, led his tribe to an era of harmony, wisdom, unity, and prosperity. The story of Yara and the Lost River reverberated through generations, reminding them of the importance of unity and wisdom in life, reminding them of the tale the river told.