In the continuation of the Tale of the Merchant and the Parrot in Jalaluddin Rumi's Masnavi, the merchant returns home and recounts the wild parrot's sudden death to his captive bird. Upon hearing the tale, the captive parrot also trembles and feigns death. Struck by grief and believing his own words have now killed his beloved companion, the merchant delivers a profound lament about the dual nature of speech. He addresses his tongue directly, characterizing it simultaneously as an 'endless treasure' and an 'incurable pain.' Rumi uses this narrative moment to illustrate that while the tongue has the power to bring forth immense value, joy, and connection, it is also a dangerous 'fire' capable of burning one's spiritual and material 'harvest.' This dichotomy underscores the critical need for mindfulness, as careless words can result in irreversible loss and regret.