The Results of Education
Panchatantra
Two young parrot siblings were separated during a storm. One found shelter near a noisy hunters’ camp. The other was cared for at a peaceful hermitage.
The first parrot heard rough commands and angry quarrels every day. Soon he repeated them without understanding.
The second heard visitors welcomed with cool water, fruit and kind words. He learned to speak gently.
One afternoon a king lost his way in the forest. Near the camp, the first parrot shouted the harsh phrases he had heard. Startled, the king rode away.
At the hermitage, the second parrot called, “Welcome, traveller. Rest in the shade and share our fruit.”
The king was amazed that two birds who looked alike behaved so differently.
The hermit explained, “Each repeated the lessons surrounding him.”
The king helped reunite the siblings. The rough-speaking parrot listened to his brother and slowly learned new words. People from the camp also began greeting travellers more kindly.
The story reminded everyone that surroundings influence us—but with patient practice, better habits can still be learned.
“The words and habits around us shape what we learn, so choose good company and good examples.”