The Crested Lark and Its Father
Once upon a time, at the edge of an old forest where cool waters flowed, when the earth was not yet shaped, lived a small lark. The crested lark glided in the free winds of the endless sky with her wise father, singing sweet songs. In those times, there was no soil on earth except hard rocks, and everywhere echoed with the sound of the wind. The two birds lived a peaceful life, deeply bound to each other with love. However, one day the old father fell ill and began to lose his strength.
Seeing her father weaken, the little lark waited at his bedside in deep sadness. Before drawing his last breath, the old bird looked at his daughter with loving eyes. "My dear child, the time has come, but there is no soft soil in the world for you to bury me," he whispered. In tears, the little bird replied, "I will never leave you alone, father." When her father closed his eyes to life, the tiny lark thought about what to do in helplessness.
She could not bear to leave her father on hard rocks, fearing the wind would blow him far away. Flapping her wings in the sky for days, she searched for a way to protect her father's sacred memory. In the end, with great filial love in her heart, she made a decision of endless loyalty. The brave lark placed her father on top of her own head to keep his memory alive forever. From that moment on, her father's love turned into a magnificent crest of feathers on her head.
This elegant crest on the little bird's head became the most beautiful symbol of filial devotion. Even though the earth was covered with soil over time, the crested lark never lost this proud emblem. Other birds gliding in the sky watched her sacrifice and respect with admiration. Deep love shown to parents is the most beautiful crown given to a human. He who receives the blessing of parents will never falter.