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The Parable of the Lost City

Once upon a time, hidden in the heart of the dense Amazon forest, tucked away in luxurious greenery was a splendid city. This city, known as Prithvilia, was different from any other known to humanity. Its existence was a well-kept secret, passed down through generations in local tribes through whispers. It was a topic of intrigue for explorers and adventurers, and they associated the city with a mythical tale, and thus, the city remained unexplored and uncaptured by archaeologists.
In Prithvilia, the city hidden from view, life was beautifully harmonious. The denizens, known as Eminas, lived in oneness with nature. The concept of possession was unknown, and sharing was the law of the land. Joy was boundless in Prithvilia, and each day was a celebration.
Unlike humans, Eminas don't age. They instead mature intellectually and transform into a better version of themselves with every passing day. Auras around them change with time, becoming stronger and more radiant, hinting at their acquired wisdom and maturity. They lack physical strength but possess psychic abilities and have an enormous understanding of cosmic science.
One day, a human stumbled upon Prithvilia. Tom was an intrepid explorer from New York with an insatiable curiosity and an unwavering desire to uncover the unknown. The sight of Prithvilia left him spellbound. The architecture, the people, their lifestyle; everything seemed ethereal, fantastical—a city straight out from a fairy-tale, mused Tom.
Tom was noticed, and using telepathic communication, the Eminas offered him a tour of Prithvilia. Fascinated, Tom accepted. The city was marvelous, efficiently using natural resources, minimal waste, spiritual schools, and energy-based healing systems. The lights in the city were produced by harnessing the moonlight. Trees were not ordinary; they had natural fluorescence that gave them a unique glow during the night. Precisely engineered water channels provided natural freshwater to every corner of the city.
Intrigued by their way of life, Tom asked them why they've remained hidden from humans. The Emina elder, gloriously glowing with a radiant aura, replied, 'Our knowledge is immense, and our psychic abilities strong, but in the wrong hands, they could wreak untold havoc. We have observed humans drawing boundaries, fighting wars, exploiting nature, and still suffering. Your world runs on power and possession. We fear our exposure might lead to our exploitation and destruction, and so we remain hidden.'
Moved by these words, Tom asked, 'But, we can learn so much from you. Won't you give us a chance?' The elder smiled mysteriously, 'Only when humanity is ready to embrace life selflessly, the path to Prithvilia will open.'
Months turned into years, and the city of hidden secrets and Tom became forgotten tales. Tom, however, never forgot the heavenly city. He spent his life spreading awareness, teaching lessons of selflessness, unity and, ecological significance. Even on his deathbed, he had a hopeful smile, believing that humans will someday be ready to step into the dream city of Prithvilia.
Still, as per the parable goes, Prithvilia remains lost to humans, a hidden utopia awaiting the day when humans would be ready to accept its wisdom and embrace its way of life. The story of Prithvilia sounds like a myth, a far-fetched fantasy, but who knows? Maybe, it's real, waiting silently in the heart of the Amazon, ready to open its treasures not to an individual but to an evolved human race.