Visual Story: The Wise Parrot | English Santoor Class 5 - New NCERT PDF Download

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The Wise Parrot
- A rich merchant kept a clever 
and talkative parrot in a golden 
cage.
- He loved the parrot dearly, 
giving it delicious food and daily 
care.
- The parrot often entertained the 
merchant with cheerful songs and 
stories.
- Deep inside, however, the parrot 
longed to be free in the open sky.
- It dreamed of flying, feeling the 
wind, and exploring the outside 
world.
- One day, the merchant was 
preparing to travel for business.
- Before leaving, he asked the 
parrot what gift it wanted.
- The parrot said it wished for 
freedom, but the merchant 
refused.
- Instead, it asked him to pass on 
its greetings to parrots in the 
jungle.
- During his journey, the merchant 
met a group of wild parrots.
- When he gave them the 
message, one parrot suddenly fell 
from a tree.
- Shocked and saddened, the 
merchant wondered what had 
happened.
- On returning home, he told his 
pet parrot about this incident.
- Hearing it, the caged parrot 
suddenly collapsed as if lifeless.
- Believing it dead, the merchant 
placed it on the windowsill, where 
it quickly spread its wings and 
flew away into the sky, finally free.
T h e m e / M e s s a g e
- The primary theme of the 
story is the importance of 
freedom. The parrot 
symbolises those who wish to 
break free from constraints.
- The story also highlights the 
bond between pets and their 
owners, showcasing the 
merchant's love for his parrot.
- Another important theme is 
the idea that true happiness 
cannot be found in material 
possessions, but rather in the 
freedom to pursue one's 
desires.
- The message of the story is 
that we should respect the 
wishes and needs of others, 
even if it means letting them 
go.
- The tale reminds us that life 
is more fulfilling when we can 
express our true selves and 
enjoy the world around us.
- The story also teaches us the 
lesson of helping others. Just 
like the parrots helped each 
other