Long ago, in a peaceful village nestled between dense forests and towering mountains, lived a young girl named Meera. She was kind-hearted, curious, and always eager to help others. Her village was blessed with a beautiful river that flowed through its heart, providing water to the people, animals, and lush green fields.
One day, the village faced an unexpected disaster. The river, which had always flowed steadily, suddenly began to dry up. The villagers were frightened. “Without the river, our crops will die!” an old farmer lamented. “What will happen to us?” cried another.
Meera, deeply concerned, decided to find out what was causing this disaster. She had heard stories from her grandmother about an enchanted river guardian who protected the water. “Maybe the guardian can help us,” she thought.
Determined, she set off on a journey along the riverbank. As she walked, she noticed that the river became thinner and thinner. After traveling for hours, she reached a hidden cave at the base of the mountains. The entrance was covered with glowing blue vines, and a soft humming sound came from within.
Meera took a deep breath and stepped inside. To her amazement, she found a shimmering figure made of water and light—an ancient guardian of the river. The guardian’s eyes were filled with sadness.
“Why has our river dried up?” Meera asked respectfully.
The guardian sighed, “Long ago, the villagers promised to respect the river, never polluting it or wasting water. But over the years, people forgot their promise. They have been cutting trees along the banks, throwing waste into the river, and wasting water thoughtlessly. The river is dying.”
Meera felt ashamed. “Please, tell me how we can fix this,” she pleaded.
The guardian’s eyes glowed brighter. “The river will flow again if the villagers mend their ways. Plant trees along the banks, clean the waters, and promise never to waste a drop of water again.”
Meera hurried back to the village and gathered everyone. She shared the guardian’s words and urged them to change. Inspired by her courage, the villagers worked together. They planted trees, removed waste, and built water conservation systems.
Within days, the river began to flow again, stronger and purer than before. The village celebrated Meera’s bravery and named her “The Protector of the River.”
From that day onward, the villagers ensured that the river remained clean and respected. Meera’s story was passed down for generations, reminding everyone of the importance of protecting nature.