In a lush green forest lived a lively rabbit named Somu. Somu was fast and energetic, but he had a bad habit of making fun of others. The ruler of this forest was a mighty lion named Veera, known for his strength and strict sense of justice. While Veera was fair, his wrath was something everyone respected and feared.
One afternoon, Somu began mocking the other animals. 'Look at how slow the elephant walks!' he laughed, and 'Listen to those noisy birds!' His constant teasing disturbed the peace of the forest. King Veera heard this and summoned Somu. 'Your words cause pain to your neighbors. Respect them,' the lion warned. Instead of apologizing, Somu stubbornly replied, 'I am only telling the truth!'
Deeply offended, King Veera's anger grew. Realizing the lion was truly upset, Somu decided to leave the forest to find a new home. However, wherever he went—the meadow, the riverbank, or the distant hills—the animals there sensed his disrespectful nature and the shadow of the King's displeasure. No one wanted to play with him, and no place felt like home. It was only when Somu finally realized that offending a great leader brings lasting misfortune that he understood why he couldn't find peace anywhere.
