Naya Sandesh

The Monkey and the Fish – A Tale of True Friendship Once upon a time, in a lush green forest bordered by a wide sparkling river, lived two unlikely but best friends—a clever monkey named Miko and a kind-hearted fish named Fin. Miko lived in the tall trees, swinging from branch to branch, while Fin swam happily in the clear river below. Even though they were different in many ways, they loved spending time together. Every day, Miko would climb down to the riverbank to chat with Fin, and Fin would leap out of the water to greet him with splashes of joy. One summer, the forest was struck by a terrible drought. The trees began to wither, and the river’s water started to dry up. Miko, who lived in the trees, could still find a few fruits to eat, but Fin was in trouble—the water level was dropping fast, and he had less space to swim. Seeing his friend in danger, Miko became worried. “Don’t worry, Fin,” he said. “I’ll help you. I’ll find a deeper part of the river for you to stay safe...