Once upon a time, in the Great Forest where the sun shone like gold and the wind whispered through the leaves, there lived a just lion. This lion’s name was Aras . Aras was known more for his compassion than his strength, and he treated every living creature in the forest equally. The crown on his head was not merely an adornment, but a symbol of justice and balance.
One morning Aras awoke to find his crown gone. There was no trace of it in the cave or anywhere else. When the crown disappeared, the balance of the forest began to be disrupted: rivers lost their way, birds couldn’t find their nests, and small disputes began to break out among the animals.
Aras consulted Mira , the wise owl of the forest, to find the crown . Mira, narrowing her deep eyes, said:
“This crown is not made only of gold. The one who wears it must have a pure heart. The crown hides itself when justice is shaken.”
Aras then began to think about what had recently happened in the forest. Some time ago, he hadn’t been able to find the time to listen to the plight of a little hedgehog. Then, in a hasty decision, he had taken sides between rabbits and foxes. Perhaps that was why the crown had disappeared.
Instead of searching for the crown, Aslan Aras decided to first correct his mistakes. He went to the hedgehog and patiently listened to him. He brought the rabbits and foxes together and found a fair solution. As the days passed, the forest became peaceful again.
One afternoon, as Aras was drinking water by the riverbank, he saw a light shining in the reflection. The lost crown lay on a stone by the river. When the lion placed the crown on his head, the forest came alive once more; flowers bloomed, and birds sang joyfully.
Mira’s voice came with the wind:
“The true crown is not worn on the head; it is worn in the heart.”
From that day on, Aslan Aras never lost his crown. Because he had learned that true power lies in justice, careful listening, and admitting mistakes.
Three apples fell from the sky; one for the one who tells the story, one for the one who listens, and one for the one who carries justice in their heart…
