Pakistan, July 2 -- This is the 23rd article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world

Amir Khusrau had a deep desire to please Nizamuddin Auliya and was always seeking ways to bring him joy.

On one occasion, wishing to make him happy, he acquired a rare parrot to present to his master and trained it with great effort and care to sing and speak in Arabic, Persian and Hindavi. When the bird was ready, he brought it to the khanqah and offered it as a gift.

The parrot recited a Hindavi song, a Persian ghazal and verses from the holy Quran, each thoughtfully selected and lovingly taught by Khusrau....