Taatayya Kathalu in English

          The trees in the forest had a deep discussion. "All birds build their nest on us and make us dirty with their excretions," complained the Fir tree. "It is true," accepted all trees in unison. "Not to say only that, even animals climb on us making scratches all over our trunk. This really stinks.            We have to drive away all," added the Sal tree. A wise banyan tree opposed, "Look friends, life is interdependent. We need them for our safety and life. We should not chase them away." No other tree listened. The trees in the forest decided to chase away all birds and animals. The next day morning all trees shook so violently that the birds and animals who were resting both on the trees and beneath the trees fled away in fear.            The trees were very happy. "We are free now," hooted them. A few woodcutters came that way. They saw the big Sal tree and said, "At last, we are free to cut...

            In a dense forest, a new herb started growing near a big tree. The tree looked down at the herb and boasted, "How small you are! I am so big and strong. I am so handsome. People come and rest under my shade.        I house many animals and birds. am always filled with the songs of birds and roars of animals. But, look at you. You get stamped by all animals and even small birds easily pluck your leaves and leave you wounded." The herb replied modestly, "My friend, it is not important whether one is small or big. It is most important to survive.   I am made to be small and you are made to be big. We all serve the same purpose – the purpose of ecological balance." The big tree made fun of the herb and took the words lightly. Monsoon had set. There was heavy rain.  The tree looked at the herb and said, "See how strong I am!" Even before the tree finished, a very strong wind blew. In a moment, the big tree was uprooted a...