In a garden, there lived a peacock who was known for his beautiful feathers and his love for attention. He would often boast about his beauty and would make fun of the other birds in the garden.

One day, a humble sparrow approached the peacock and asked him why he was so proud. The peacock replied, “Look at my feathers, aren’t they the most beautiful in the garden?”

The sparrow smiled and said, “Your feathers may be beautiful, but they don’t make you a better bird. It’s your actions and your character that define who you are.”

The peacock was offended and challenged the sparrow to a race. He said, “Let’s see who can fly the highest, and the winner will be declared the best bird in the garden.”

The sparrow agreed to the challenge, and the race began. The peacock flew high in the sky, showing off his feathers, while the sparrow flew close to the ground, using his speed and agility.

As they were racing, the peacock got tired and realized that his feathers were weighing him down. Meanwhile, the sparrow was still flying strong and reached the finish line first.

The peacock was ashamed of his behavior and apologized to the sparrow for his arrogance. He learned that beauty is not just about appearances, but it’s also about inner qualities like humility, kindness, and compassion.