Deep within a forest, a herd of elephants gathered to celebrate the birth of a new calf. To the herd's astonishment, the newborn was entirely white, a rare and wondrous sight. The situation in the elephant herd escalated quickly. A troublemaker questioned the legitimacy of the white calf, claiming its birth from two black parents was unnatural. Whispers of infidelity spread, aimed at the mother, who was unjustly accused. Calls for her expulsion from the community reached the council (panchayat). Despite the mother's desperate attempts to explain and the father's unwavering support, their efforts were in vain. The council's decision to banish the mother stood firm, forcing her away from her family. The heartbroken mother, cradling her newborn calf, began a long trek. Leaving the confines of the herd's territory, she walked for two long days. Their journey brought them to a peaceful clearing in the forest, marked by a small Ganesha temple. A nearby river added to ...
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