Once upon a time, in a quiet village, lived a farmer named Raghav. He was known for his dedication to his fields and his love for growing crops
"Hard work never goes unrewarded," he often said,
reminding himself to be persistent even when times were tough. His neighbor,
Keshav, was quite the opposite. He believed in taking shortcuts and often
scoffed at Raghav's slow, steady approach. "Why plow the field every day
when you can take the easy way out?" Keshav would mock, living by the
saying, "Why make mountains out of molehills?"
One year, the village faced a terrible drought. The sun
scorched the land, and water became scarce. Many farmers abandoned their crops,
assuming it was a lost cause.
Keshav, with his quick-fix mentality, left his farm
unattended and sought other means of income. He believed that his time was
better spent elsewhere, convinced that no amount of work could bring the fields
back to life. "A rolling stone gathers no moss," he thought, eager to
move on.
But Raghav, true to his principles, continued to tend to his
fields, even with little hope. "Patience is a virtue," he reminded
himself daily. Despite the hardships, he took small steps, watering his crops
with whatever little water he could gather. Days turned into weeks, and while
other fields lay barren, Raghav's land began to show tiny signs of life.
By the end of the season, his fields were the only ones that
yielded any crop. His harvest, though modest, was enough to feed his family and
even share with others. The village praised him for his perseverance, and
Keshav, seeing the fruits of Raghav’s labor, was left to regret his hasty
decisions.
Keshav learned the hard way that "slow and steady wins
the race." He realized that while luck might favor some in the short term,
lasting success is born from hard work and patience. "You reap what you
sow," Raghav gently reminded him, handing over a basket of fresh
vegetables.
In the end, Raghav's unwavering dedication proved that with
patience and effort, even the toughest of times can be overcome, while
shortcuts often lead to nowhere.