Once upon a time, far away in a hidden village veiled by mountains, lived people untouched by the modern world. They had never glimpsed their own faces, not even in still water, and knew nothing of electricity or singing boxes. Their days were as simple as the sunrise, starting with a humble breakfast, working tirelessly in fields bathed in sunlight, and ending with a quiet supper before slumber under the stars. They were content, blissfully unaware of the outside world.
One day, a man named Mano, weary of the city's chaos, found peace in this hidden haven. The villagers, surprised by his arrival, welcomed him with warmth. Mano built a quaint cottage and, hidden from curious eyes, placed a curious, shimmering object called a mirror and a talking box powered by a tiny sun trapped in metal – a transistor radio.
Soon, Mano hired Shanti, to help around the house. Stepping into his room to tidy, Shanti stumbled upon the mirror. Her eyes widened. There, trapped in the silver surface, stood a girl, a spitting image of herself! Panicked, Shanti tried to pull the girl out, but the figure only mimicked her desperate movements. Tears welled in Shanti's eyes, convinced Mano had imprisoned a poor soul.
That evening, she confided in her strong husband, Mani. Hearing of the trapped girl, Mani feared for Shanti's safety. The next day, he cautiously entered Mano's room, determined to rescue the girl. But instead of a terrified damsel, he saw a sturdy man staring back – his own reflection! Flabbergasted, he thought a monstrous guard protected the captive.
Word of the "evil magician" spread like wildfire. Fearful whispers painted visions of Mano trapping villagers inside the shiny contraption. Under the moon's dim light, armed with sticks and stones, the villagers stormed Mano's cottage. Peeking through the window, they saw Mano, unaware of the brewing storm, relaxing to music pouring from the talking box. Assuming he forced singing slaves to entertain him, they vowed to free them!
The next day, while Mano toiled in the fields, the villagers stormed in. With a mighty yell, they smashed the box, expecting to find starving singers, but only discovered tangled wires. Then, their attention turned to the mirror. In a flurry of anger and concern, they shattered it, expecting to release the captive girl.
But instead of freedom, they saw their own faces peering back, fragmented and confused. Just then, Mano returned, witnessing the scene with amusement. He patiently explained the wonders of mirrors and radios, the science behind reflections and captured voices.
Shamefaced and embarrassed, the villagers stood, humbled by their misunderstanding. From that day on, a new chapter began in their lives. Laughter filled the air as they marveled at Mano's gadgets, learning about the world beyond their valley.