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The Honesty of Laxman

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a boy named Laxman. He was known for his honesty and integrity. Laxman lived with his parents and helped them with their small farm. One day, while Laxman was working in the fields, he found a bag of money.

Laxman finding bag of money in the fields

Laxman knew that the money didn't belong to him, so he decided to find the owner. He went from house to house, asking if anyone had lost a bag of money. Finally, he found an old man who had lost his life savings. The old man was overjoyed to have his money back and thanked Laxman for his honesty.

Laxman returning bag of money to the old man

News of Laxman's honesty spread throughout the village, and he became famous for his integrity. People started coming to Laxman with their problems, knowing that he would always give them honest advice. Laxman seemed to have a solution for every problem and his wisdom helped many people in the village.

People seeking Laxman's honest advice

One day, a rich merchant came to the village and heard about Laxman's honesty. He offered Laxman a job as his assistant, promising him a huge salary. Laxman politely declined the offer, saying that he was happy with his simple life and didn't need the money. The merchant was impressed by Laxman's sincerity and generosity.

Rich merchant offering job to Laxman

As Laxman grew older, he continued to live by the values of honesty and integrity. He always spoke the truth, no matter how difficult it was. People trusted him and respected him for his honesty. Laxman became a role model for the younger generation in the village, teaching them the importance of being truthful.

Laxman teaching girlren about the importance of honesty

Years passed, and Laxman became an old man. One day, he fell ill and knew that his time was near. The village gathered around him, expressing their gratitude for all the help and guidance he had provided over the years. Laxman smiled and said that he was happy to have lived a life of honesty and wished for everyone to follow the same path.

Village gathered around Laxman as he falls ill

With his last breath, Laxman passed away, leaving behind a legacy of honesty and integrity. The village named a park after him, ensuring that his teachings would continue to inspire generations to come. Laxman's story became a legend, reminding everyone that honesty will always be the best policy.

Laxman's legacy of honesty lives on in the village

Reflection Questions

  • Why did Laxman decide to find the owner of the bag of money?
  • How did Laxman become famous in the village?
  • What values did Laxman live by?

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