இது ஒரு அழகிய குட்டிக் கதை.. பிரியா மற்றும் மல்லிக்கு இடையிலான உறவு, அன்பு மனிதர்களுக்கு இடையே மட்டும் உருவாவது அல்ல, அது அனைத்து உயிரினங்களுக்கும் பொதுவானது என்பதைக் காட்டுகிறது. பிரியா பயந்தபோது, அவளது தாத்தா அவளுக்குத் துணையாக நின்று தேட உதவியது, பெரியவர்களின் வழிகாட்டுதலைப் பிரதிபலிக்கிறது. 

"அன்பு உலகை ஆளும்" என்ற கருத்தை இந்தக் கதை வலியுறுத்துகிறது. வேறுபாடுகள் இன்றி அனைவரிடமும் அன்பு செலுத்தினால் உலகம் அமைதியாகவும் அழகாகவும் மாறும்.

இதை வைத்து ஆசிரியர் க. யாஸ்மின் சிராஜூதீன் எழுதியுள்ள கதையைப் படிப்போம்.

Priya was a small village girl. She lived with her parents and grandparents. Her family members were farmers. Her house was surrounded by fields and trees. Her parents took care of many sheep, cows, and lambs. She was studying in the 5th standard.

She had a pet lamb. Its name was Malli. She loved the lamb very much. Every day after school and on holidays, she took the lamb for shepherding. They returned home at sunset. It was her regular routine.

One day, the lamb disappeared. She ran to her grandpa and told him what had happened. Grandpa said, “Don’t worry, my dear. I will help you. Please come with me.” He said, “Let’s go and search.”

They searched all the places where she usually took the lamb for grazing. At last, she found the lamb under a tree. Her face bloomed like a flower with a beautiful smile. Both of them were very happy. Priya held the lamb like a child.

Priya said to the lamb, “Malli, listen carefully. Next time, don’t go anywhere alone.” Malli shook its head as if it understood. They shared their love with each other. Grandpa watched them and thought that the world would be a better place if everyone lived like these loving souls.

Love is a precious thing. It does not see any difference between humans, animals, birds, or other pets. Love is the living soul of the world. Love conquers all. Priya, the lamb, and her family lived happily together with love.

(G. YASMIN SIRAJUDHEEN, SECONDARY GRADE TEACHER, MELMALAYANUR BLOCK, VILLUPURAM)