The Caged Bird's Secret: A Tale of Freedom and Wisdom

The Caged Bird's Secret: A Tale of Freedom and Wisdom There was once a rich merchant in a country. He traveled to a faraway land to do business and made a great fortune. With his earnings, he bought precious items and returned home with them. This rich man had a unique pet—a pig. But this pig lived in luxury! It stayed in a golden cage and was fed rice and milk in a silver bowl. Whatever it desired, the merchant bought for it without hesitation. Before going on another business trip, the merchant asked everyone in his household what they wanted as gifts. His daughter wanted a pearl necklace, his son a black horse, and his mother a golden idol. But he had forgotten to ask his beloved pig! When he went to the pig’s cage, he found it staring sadly at the sky. The merchant asked, “What should I bring for you? ” The pig replied calmly, “You don’t need to bring anything for me. Just go into the forest of the country you visit. Find the pigs there and tell them that a pig li...