Brief Summary
A farmer's watermelon crop is saved by a magical pigeon who can summon rain, but the farmer's subsequent refusal to give the pigeon a small watermelon leads to the loss of his crops. The story underscores the importance of keeping promises and the consequences of greed.
- A farmer's crops are saved by a magical pigeon.
- The farmer breaks his promise to the pigeon.
- The crops dry up as a result of the broken promise.
The Farmer's Plea
A farmer sows watermelons in his field during the summer, but the lack of rain causes him distress. Overwhelmed, he cries out in despair. A white pigeon appears and offers to summon the clouds to bring rain, but asks for something in return. The desperate farmer agrees to give the pigeon whatever it desires.
The Pigeon's Promise
The pigeon fulfills his promise and flies into the sky, summoning rain that revitalizes the fields and causes the watermelons to grow large. The farmer is overjoyed at the transformation of his crops and the prospect of a successful harvest.
The Broken Agreement
The next day, the pigeon returns and asks the farmer for a small watermelon as payment for bringing the rain. However, the farmer refuses to honor his promise. The pigeon, saddened by the farmer's dishonesty, flies away.
The Consequences of Greed
After the pigeon departs, the fields begin to dry up, undoing all the previous growth. The farmer realizes the consequences of his greed and broken promise, understanding that it is too late to rectify his mistake as his crops wither away.
