The Speaking Tree story

The Speaking Tree: A Story of Nature's Voice

Once upon a time, deep in the lush, green forests of Vidarbha, there was a magical tree with a powerful gift—it could speak. This wasn’t just any ordinary tree; it had the wisdom to guide people and inspire them to protect nature and do good in the world.

In a small village nearby lived Krishna, a kind-hearted young man with a deep love for nature. Krishna spent all his free time planting trees, nurturing the earth, and caring for every leaf and branch in the forest. His passion for nature was so strong that even the trees seemed to respond, growing taller and healthier under his gentle care.

But one day, disaster struck. The Minister of the region decided to sell the entire plantation for development. "This land will be cleared to make way for new buildings," the Minister announced, caring little for the trees or the impact on the environment.

Krishna was heartbroken. The thought of losing his beloved forest filled him with sorrow, and he lay awake all night, thinking about the destruction to come. At dawn, he rushed to the oldest tree in the plantation, tears streaming down his face. He hugged the tree tightly, silently begging for a way to save it.

Then, something magical happened. In a deep and soothing voice, the tree spoke to Krishna: "Do not cry, dear Krishna. We will stand with you to protect this land. But you must help us. Bring the Minister here, and together, we will show him the truth."

Krishna, filled with new hope, went to the Minister the next morning and led him to the forest. Following the tree's instructions, Krishna locked the gate behind them as they entered. As the Minister and his officials walked deeper into the plantation, an unusual feeling came over them. Suddenly, they began to struggle for breath. Their chests tightened, and they gasped for air.

"Krishna, help me!" the Minister cried, panic in his eyes. “What’s happening to me?”

As Krishna watched, the wise old tree's voice filled the air: "Do you feel the suffocation, Minister? You struggle to breathe after only a few moments without air. Imagine a world without trees, without the oxygen we give. How can you destroy us and expect to survive?"

The Minister stood still, overwhelmed by the realization. He understood, perhaps for the first time, how essential the trees were for life itself. Overcome with regret, he bowed his head in shame.

"I am so sorry," he whispered. “I was wrong to think only of money. I promise I will protect this land and ensure no one ever threatens these trees again.”

True to his word, the Minister passed a law requiring everyone in the village to plant trees and care for nature. The people of the village came to see trees not just as plants, but as protectors of life, gifts of nature that must be cherished. They began to revere the great trees, appreciating their silent yet essential role in the world.

And so, thanks to Krishna’s love for nature and the wisdom of the speaking tree, the village was saved. The trees continued to grow tall and strong, becoming symbols of hope and resilience. From that day on, the village flourished, grateful for the life-giving trees that would stand forever as guardians of the earth.