How did the four parrots reward Joseph of Chennai for saving their life?
An incredible true story from Chennai that is no less than a story from Arabian Nights or Harry Potter
Joseph Sikar, an electrician and photography hobbyist, dwells in the Triplicane area of Chennai, a coastal city in India. He is a simple person leading a simple life. One day something quite unusual happened to him. One morning, while sipping coffee, Joseph opened the door to terrace for cool morning air. Suddenly, he saw something small and green in the corner of the terrace.
What surprise did Joseph see in the corner of his terrace?
Joseph had placed a chair and a small table on the terrace for occasional rest. Something green was visible behind that chair. When they removed the chair, they were surprised to see that it was not a little green object but four green parrots.
Parrots are intelligent species. They like the warm environment, so they are the dwellers in large quantities in India. Joseph had never seen parrots so close. He felt surprised that why the parrots were not flying away. These birds are fearless, and it was Joseph's experience that they were not afraid to pounce on the food kept on the plate and immediately run away after picking up the food.
Mostly, these birds maintain a safe distance from humans. Joseph felt unusual when these four birds did not try to fly away. When he inspected the birds, find that their wings were injured.
Recently this area was hit by a typhoon. Though Joseph's house survived the storm, many buildings were damaged, and many lives were lost, including the animals and birds. These birds were frightened and shocked and had damaged wings that made it difficult for them to fly. Joseph thought that perhaps these birds also were the victim of the storm.
Joseph had no previous caring experience with any animal or bird,
Joseph had no previous caring experience with any animal or bird, and there was no appropriate food for the birds in his home. Joseph had fed some rice grains to the birds, which they ate immediately and joyfully with chirping sounds. So Joseph did what he understood OK, feeling pity for them, and went to the market to buy food for the birds. For a few days, Joseph feeds the birds, and as a result, the birds begin to recover their health. After a few unsuccessful attempts, they were able to fly. Joseph was happily watching them fly.
The divine attachment of Joseph with the parrots:
Now, the parrots had become so attached to Joseph that after flying around his house in the sky, they would come back and sit beside him in the terrace. Now, these four birds had made Joseph's house their home. The neighbors were also happy with the movement of these beautiful little green birds and used to praise Joseph. A bond of divine trust between the four birds and Joseph proved that all living beings needed a lot of love and help and that Joseph was doing a small part of him for the betterment of the world. Joseph, who was never used to petting any animal bird, was now attached to these birds and was very happy to take care of them.
Joseph and his neighbors were happy, but not the flat owner of him. The owner warned Joseph to either release the birds or vacate the house. Joseph explained to him that the parrots aren't in the cage but free and willingly rest on the roof.
The sad goodbye of the parrots:
After a few days, something shocking happened in the morning that made Joseph sad. The four parrots probably understood Joseph's problem and went away flying. This time they flew towards the sea and did not return. Despite the sadness, Joseph smiled because he had done a noble deed and proved himself to be a good man who gave life to the four poor birds. He missed those parrots a lot.
Why did Joseph's flat owners and dwellers of Chennai get surprised?
His flat owner was happy, but in a few days, something incredible happened that surprised Joseph, the owner, and the residents of Chennai.
After a week or two, the parrots returned, but this time they were not just four of them. They returned with other fellow birds. Initially, a few birds came back. Then as the days passed, more and more flocks of birds started coming to Joseph's home. As if the four parrots told their companions that Joseph's roof was a safe place and that Joseph would not harm them. It was as if the parrots were thanking Joseph, showing their trust in him by returning with their cliques. Joseph's heart was full of joy and pride. In the beginning, a flock of five to ten parrots used to come.
What does Joseph have to say?
Joseph recounts the incident of their return and how the bird population had increased, with more than a thousand parrots (approx. 6000) arriving, and the number continues to grow within a year.
"Their numbers increase during cyclones and in the winter and rainy seasons. However, my owner wasn't happy, but now I don't care about him more."
Chennai citizens nickname Joseph as 'Bird Man Of Chennai':
A large flock of birds visits Joseph's roof, whether in search of food or shelter, but Joseph is too happy to feed them. Passers-by of Chennai stop on the way to watch, snap photos and make videos of this beautiful sight of so many birds.
The people of Chennai now know Joseph by the name of 'Birdman of Chennai.'
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