The story "Golden Hair" from Sindhi folk tales follows the Prince of Ramnagar, renowned for his bravery and hunting skills. After a successful hunt where he kills a lion, the prince becomes thirsty and discovers a river. While fetching water, he finds a beautiful golden hair and vows to marry the owner of it, captivated by its beauty. Returning to the palace, he is restless and unable to sleep, constantly thinking about the mysterious beauty. Concerned, the king, his father, learns of his son's plight and grants him permission to search for the owner of the golden hair, providing his blessings. The prince embarks on a quest through dense jungles for seven days but finds no trace of the girl. One day, exhausted and faint from hunger and thirst, he collapses. Meanwhile, deities Lord Shiva and Parvati witness him. Parvati, feeling pity for the prince, urges Shiva to help him. The story hints at divine intervention as Lord Shiva reassures Parvati that he will assist the young man.

by DR JAGDISH LACHHANI in English Short Stories

Writen by DR JAGDISH LACHHANI

Category Short Stories