In this tale from Attar's 'Elahi Nameh', people suffering from a severe famine ask a peacock to pray for rain. The peacock responds by highlighting the magnitude of human sin, suggesting that it is a wonder God does not rain stones upon them instead of simply withholding rain. This allegory serves to critique human entitlement and emphasizes the need for introspection and awareness of one's own transgressions in the face of natural calamities and divine providence.