The Talking Rooster

For centuries, villages have been known for their peaceful routines—morning sunlight, the rustling of trees, children running in open fields, and of course, the familiar sound of animals. But the small village of Noorabad became famous overnight because of something no one could have imagined: a rooster that could speak like a human. What started as a strange discovery soon turned the entire village into a place of wonder, chaos, and unexpected life lessons.

Noorabad was a calm village where people lived simple lives. The farmers woke up early, children went to school on dusty roads, and the villagers gathered near the old banyan tree every evening. Among the many animals in the village, one belonged to a farmer named Ghulam Din. He had a bright red rooster named “Surkhay.” Surkhay looked like an ordinary rooster, but villagers always joked that he seemed a bit too intelligent—he listened carefully, observed everything, and reacted as if he understood human conversations.

One cool morning, something unbelievable happened. As Ghulam Din was spreading grain for his chickens, he heard a clear voice behind him say, “You missed a spot!” Startled, he turned around but saw no one except Surkhay calmly pecking the ground. Confused, he shrugged it off as imagination, but then the voice came again: “I said, you missed a spot.”

Ghulam Din froze. His grain basket fell to the ground. His eyes widened. Surkhay looked directly at him and repeated, “Good morning!”

The farmer screamed and ran straight to the village square. Within minutes, almost everyone had gathered outside his house. Together they watched Surkhay as he strutted forward proudly and said, “Why is everyone staring? Haven’t you seen a rooster talk before?”

The villagers gasped in disbelief. Some ran away in fear, others stood frozen, and a few children laughed with excitement. Noorabad had officially become the first village with a talking rooster.

Very soon, Surkhay became the center of attention. Journalists visited. Scientists arrived with notebooks. Curious travelers flooded the village. Everyone wanted to hear him speak. At first, Surkhay enjoyed the attention. He shared funny stories, cracked jokes, and even imitated the voices of villagers, which made everyone laugh. The children adored him, and the adults treated him like a rare treasure.

But fame comes with complications. As the days passed, Surkhay began hearing arguments among villagers about who should “own” him. Some believed he belonged to the entire village, not just to Ghulam Din. Others wanted to take him to the city for money. People began fighting, forming groups, and competing for influence. It all started turning ugly.

Surkhay noticed the growing tension and felt responsible. After all, before he started speaking, everyone lived peacefully. Now the village was divided. He realized he had to do something.

One evening, Surkhay stood on the top of the old well where villagers gathered every sunset. He crowed loudly—not the way he talked, but a traditional rooster call that immediately caught everyone’s attention. When the villagers settled down, he cleared his throat and spoke with seriousness.

“Listen, everyone. When I first spoke, all of you laughed together. Now you fight over me. Is this what you want Noorabad to become? A place of anger and greed?”

His words cut through the silence. The villagers looked at one another with guilt and shame. Surkhay continued, “I am just a rooster. My voice may be unusual, but your humanity is far more important. If you can’t live together peacefully, then my speaking is not a blessing—it is a burden.”

Ghulam Din stepped forward and placed a comforting hand on the rooster. The villagers slowly began apologizing to one another. The fights dissolved, misunderstandings cleared, and the laughter returned to Noorabad. Surkhay’s speech had done something remarkable—it brought unity back to the village.

Eventually, the excitement settled, and life returned to its beautiful simplicity. Surkhay still spoke, but mainly to help children learn new words or entertain families during evening gatherings. He refused to be taken away for fame or money. Noorabad, once known only for its quiet lifestyle, became a symbol of unity and unexpected miracles.

The talking rooster taught a powerful truth: Extraordinary things can happen anywhere, but how we respond to them defines who we are. In the end, the real story was not about a rooster who could speak—but about a village that remembered the value of harmony, kindness, and togetherness.