Once upon a time in a small village, there were two brothers named Ram and Shyam. Ram was the older brother and Shyam was the younger one. Ram loved playing outside with his friends and exploring the woods, while Shyam liked staying at home and dreaming of being very rich.
One day, Shyam came across a magic lamp while playing in the attic. When he rubbed it, a genie appeared and granted him three wishes. Shyam couldn't believe his luck! He immediately wished for a big bag of gold coins.
To Shyam's surprise, the bag of coins appeared in front of him. He felt thrilled and showed it to Ram. Ram was happy for his brother but reminded him that money alone cannot bring true happiness.
Shyam didn't fully understand Ram's advice and decided to use his second wish to buy a fancy mansion. He thought that having a luxurious house would make him truly happy. Again, the genie granted his wish, and a grand mansion appeared.
Shyam invited his friends and threw a big party in his new mansion. But even though he had everything he wanted, he still felt something was missing. Ram, who had always been content with what he had, noticed his brother's sadness.
Ram talked to Shyam and explained that true happiness comes from love, kindness, and helping others. Shyam realized that he had been so focused on material things that he forgot about the importance of family and happiness.
With his last wish, Shyam asked the genie to turn everything back to normal. He wanted to learn from his mistakes and appreciate the love and happiness he already had. The genie granted his wish, and Shyam hugged Ram tightly, feeling grateful for his brother's wisdom.
From that day forward, Ram and Shyam lived happily, cherishing their brotherly bond and being content with the love and joy in their hearts. Shyam realized that true wealth comes not from material possessions but from the relationships we hold dear.
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