In a lush, vibrant forest near Vrindavan, Priya the peacock loved to spread her colorful feathers. She admired the bright hues of her tail and dreamed of shining even brighter. But sometimes, she felt her feathers weren't enough, especially when she saw Krishna's gentle smile and the sparkling dewdrops on leaves. Priya wondered if her true beauty was only skin-deep, and her heart longed to find her special sparkle.
One warm spring day, Krishna wandered into the forest and noticed Priya sitting quietly, her feathers drooping a little. He gently asked her why she looked sad. Priya shyly shared her wish to shine brighter and her feelings of not being as beautiful as Krishna or the other animals. Krishna smiled softly and told her, 'True beauty comes from kindness and love inside. Shine from your heart, and everyone will see your special light.' Priya listened carefully, feeling a tiny spark of hope ignite inside her.
Inspired by Krishna's words, Priya decided to try and shine brighter. She danced in the sunlight, her feathers shimmering a little, but not as much as she hoped. She then asked the wise old owl for advice. The owl hooted softly and said, 'Inner beauty is what truly matters. Shine with kindness and love, and your light will glow from within.' Feeling a bit discouraged, Priya almost gave up, but she remembered Krishna's gentle voice and decided to keep trying with a joyful heart.
With renewed courage, Priya opened her beak and sang a joyful song for all the animals. Her voice was sweet and full of happiness, spreading cheer through the forest. As she sang, her feathers caught the sunlight, shining brighter than ever before—not just on the outside, but from her loving heart. The animals gathered around, clapping and cheering, feeling the warmth of her joyful spirit. Krishna watched with a gentle smile, knowing Priya had found her true shine.
