Topic: Amrita and the Trees (based on the Bishnoi community's true story) Format: Often available as a PDF for children's education (short story, illustrations, and activities) 1. The Story in a Nutshell In a village in Rajasthan, India, lived a woman named Amrita. She loved a nearby Khejri tree like a member of her family. One day, the King’s men arrived to cut down trees to build a new palace. When a soldier raised his axe to chop Amrita’s beloved tree, she rushed forward, wrapped her arms around the trunk, and said, “Cut me first before you cut this tree.”