My home sits beside a mini forest, and every morning I race through the meadows on my bike, eager to witness the enchanting world of animals and birds. As I enter the forest, I spot a calm buffalo grazing, and a crane circling around it. This scene always takes me back to my school days, when our science teacher spoke of the buffalo and crane's friendship. What the teacher never mentioned is how the crane sometimes annoys the buffalo, yet the big buffalo still appreciates the crane's help. Their intelligence fascinates me. Deeper in the forest, peacocks add splashes of color everywhere. My curiosity about their behavior led me to study them for two months. I often wondered why Krishna is always surrounded by peacocks. When I approach them, they act shy, almost like young girls, reminding me of the way peacocks are often depicted with Krishna. This realization made me think about the many layers of meaning hidden in Hindu mythology and how exploring them brings happiness and prosperity. Further in, I encounter snakes—mysterious and difficult to understand. My research into them continues, especially as I ponder whether some snakes are considered divine, since Shiva wears one around his neck and Vishnu rests upon one. At the forest's edge, I find dogs and a lively band of monkeys. The monkeys are mischievous but good-natured, playing their part in nature's balance. Some people are like monkeys—challenging, yet kind at heart. Passing through small water bodies created by the good monsoon. This mini forest is a place of lively activity; it makes you live wired. My day begins with the delightful spectacle of these creatures, and I couldn't ask for more. Each morning leaves me refreshed and healthy, and my adventurous life goes on......................................................................................................................................................
