The Fisherman and the Kaha Bird
by childbook.ai
Once upon a time, in a small village by the river, there lived a kind fisherman. He was friends with all the creatures of the river. One day, a great bird called Kaha landed in a tree above the fisherman. Kaha said, "I will bring fish to your house, and you can sell the fish." The fisherman was overjoyed and thanked Kaha for its generosity.
As days went by, the fisherman heard an announcement from the Shah's crier. The crier said, "If you find the great Kaha, you will receive fifty bags of gold!" The fisherman's eyes sparkled with greed. He thought, "The gold will make me rich!" In his greed, he forgot about the bird's kindness and made a selfish decision.
The fisherman decided to betray Kaha and told the crier about the bird's whereabouts. He asked for four hundred servants to help him capture the bird. The servants followed the fisherman home and hid in the trees. The fisherman set out a meal to trick the unsuspecting bird. Soon, the Kaha landed in a tree, and the fisherman made his move, grabbing the Kaha by the feet.
The Kaha flew up with the fisherman holding on. A servant tried to grab the fisherman, but the bird flew higher. Soon, the fisherman and the servants found themselves dangling in the air. Looking down at the river far below, the fisherman realized his mistake. In his greed, he had lost the kindness of the great Kaha and the trust of his fellow villagers. From that day on, he vowed to always cherish and respect the creatures around him.