The Tale of Sundara: The Kingdom of Prosperity
Once upon a time, in a kingdom named Sundara, everything was prospering- both flora and fauna were in harmony with mankind. However, during a terrible drought, the kingdom was threatened with the spectre of starvation as the vegetation began to wilt, and the water bodies dried up. Then, a wise old sage, Sri arrived in the kingdom, wanting to help. He believed the reason for the drought was due to the defiance of Mother Earth's balance, as people focused too much on personal benefit and not enough on the environment.
As a first step, Sri started informing the citizens of Sundara about the importance of respecting and preserving the natural surroundings. Yet, it seemed, his speeches fell to deaf ears. Undeterred, Sri decided to put a plan into action and created a beautiful park filled with various plants and trees right in the kingdom's heart. The people saw the park flourishing, contrary to their own wilted farmlands, and the verdant paradise raised their curiosity and instilled hope.
The King, amazed by Sri's work, offered him any support required. Sri sought the King's permission to teach the kingdom's children about respecting the Earth while cultivating seeds of change in these young minds. With the King's enthusiastic approval, Sri started his 'Nature's Friends' school in the park. He taught children about the environment, its importance, sustainable living, and ways of balancing human needs with nature's offerings.
Years passed by and the children of Sundara, imbued with the teachings of Sri, grew up to become responsible adults. They replaced the old practices with sustainable ones, using water more diligently, reversing deforestation through systematic and planned landscaping, and turning to solar and wind energy for their everyday needs. The kingdom of Sundara slowly but surely began to prosper again. The drought was not an immediate threat any longer, with the rivers flowing freely and the crops growing lush and healthy.
Sri's park became the heart of the kingdom, an emblem of hope, and a testament to human potential to heal the Earth. Each citizen of Sundara bore gratitude for the wise sage, recognizing that their actions becoming one with nature brought prosperity not just to them, but to their kingdom and the generations to follow. Sri's teachings were passed down generations, reminding all that respecting the Mother Earth and pursuing sustainable ways of living were not merely optional but imperative for humanity to thrive.
As this tale of Sundara unfolds today, we must reflect on the global environmental crises due to us primarily focusing on personal or national benefits, forgetting the common inheritance that we all share – The Mother Earth. Through this tale, let's remember, the solution lies in each one of us making choices that align with nature and creating a balance that welcomes prosperity and peace, not just for us, but for every single creature that shares this Earth.