The Wise and the Foolish Brothers
Introduction:
Rohan, a curious and adventurous boy, loved listening to stories from an old storyteller in the village. One day, the storyteller gave him a challenge—he would tell Rohan a tale, and at the end, he must answer a question. If he answered correctly, the storyteller would tell him another story. If he didn't, he would have to think harder next time!
The Story:
In a small town, two brothers, Karan and Rahul, lived with their loving parents. Karan was responsible and hardworking, always helping his parents with chores and studying well. Rahul, on the other hand, loved playing all day and never cared about his studies or work.
One day, their father gave them each a small piece of land to take care of. Karan worked hard, watering the plants, removing weeds, and taking care of his land. Rahul, however, was lazy and ignored his land, spending all his time playing games.
After a few months, Karan's land was full of fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers, while Rahul’s land was dry and empty. Seeing this, Rahul felt sad and asked Karan for help. Instead of scolding him, Karan kindly taught him how to take care of the land. Rahul learned his lesson and promised to be more responsible.
One day, a wise old man in the village asked, "Who is the wiser brother—the one who always worked hard or the one who made mistakes but learned from them?"
The Question:
The storyteller asked Rohan, "Who do you think was wiser—Karan, who always did the right thing, or Rahul, who learned from his mistakes?"
Rohan’s Answer:
Rohan thought for a moment and said, "Karan is wiser because he always worked hard. It’s good to learn from mistakes, but being responsible from the start is even better."
The storyteller smiled and said, "That is a great answer! Now, let me tell you another story..."
Moral of the Story:
Working hard and being responsible from the beginning leads to success, but learning from mistakes also helps us grow.
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