Deep in the heart of the forest in lush green trees and vibrant flowers there lived a girl named Laura.
Laura was a warm-hearted girl who was very cheerful. Anyone who was deeply troubled and could not think of what would happen next would smile immediately upon seeing her. She had a striking appearance with two lovely innocent eyes, a pretty face and an entrancing smile always pinned to her lips. Laura also had an amazing talent of curing people with herbs.
One cool autumn morning as Laura was walking through the vast, dense forest she found an injured bird twittering for help. Laura immediately set to work to cure the bird. After she finished curing the bird, she put it near a bunch of leaves and said, “There you are little birdie, you are safe now!” Just as she turned to go, a blinding light emerged from the bird. Laura was astonished as a fairy emerged from the bird and as she watched with curiosity the beautiful fairy said, “My dear Laura, I have watched you from the beginning. You are kind, honest and always ready to help people. I have observed you and now, I give you my gift. The fairy then opened Laura’s palms and put a small, beautiful flower in it.
Laura asked eagerly, “What is the name of this flower? What does this flower do?” The fairy smiled and said, “Dear Laura, the name of this flower is Parijata. Lord Sri Krishna loves this flower. This flower will help you in any difficult situation. It’s magic never fades if you use it wisely. However, you should only use the flower if it is really needed or else the magic will have its own effects.” Saying so the fairy disappeared into thin air.
Laura returned to the part of the forest in which she lived and was leading a peaceful life. Several months later, as summer started, things began to change. The heat of the Sun became too high to tolerate. The rivers dried up, leaves started to wither, dehydration was affecting people. Plants also started dying and now, Laura could not even find the herbs to cure the people.
Laura was very worried, she did not know what to do. Suddenly a light shone from her pocket. Laura saw that the light was from the flower the fairy had given her. She went out of her house and at once the flower flew out of her hand and touched the barren land and lo and behold the land which was once barren was now filled with lush green grass, the fruits started ripening, the rivers started flowing. Everything was beautiful again! Laura and her flower had saved everyone. Everyone loved and respected Laura. Laura continued this good deed throughout her life.
What we learn from this story is that we should be kind to everyone. In return, good will always happen to us.
