The Poor Man’s Generosity

In a small village, there lived a poor man named Raju. He worked as a laborer, earning just enough to buy food for himself and his sick mother. Despite his poverty, Raju was known for his kindness and honesty.

One day, while returning from work, he found a small leather pouch on the road. Inside, he discovered gold coins. His heart raced—this could change his life! But Raju knew the money was not his. He waited in the village square, hoping the owner would come looking.

Soon, a wealthy merchant arrived, searching frantically. Raju approached and asked, “Sir, did you lose something?” The merchant described the pouch, and Raju returned it without hesitation.

The merchant, astonished by his honesty, offered him a reward. But Raju refused, saying, “I only did what was right.” The news spread through the village, and the king, hearing of Raju’s honesty, rewarded him with a good job and a small house for his family.

Raju’s life changed, not because he took what wasn’t his, but because he chose integrity over greed. His story became a lesson to all—that true wealth lies in honesty and 

kindness.