The Real Treasure
Once upon a time, in a small town, lived a boy named Aarav. He was twelve years old and very smart. Aarav’s father worked hard in an office, and his mother took care of the home. Aarav often saw his father coming late at night, always tired, and his mother waiting with dinner.
One day, Aarav asked his father,
“Papa, why do you work so much? You always look tired.”
His father smiled and said,
“Son, I work to earn money so we can buy food, clothes, and everything you need.”
Aarav thought for a moment and asked,
“But Papa, is money the most important thing?”
That weekend, the family visited Aarav’s grandfather in the village. There, Aarav saw something different. People had less money, but they spent more time together. Families ate dinner outside under the sky, laughed together, and helped each other without asking for anything in return.
Aarav asked his grandfather,
“Dadu, people here don’t seem rich, but they look so happy. Why?”
His grandfather placed his hand on Aarav’s head and said,
“My child, money is important, but it is not everything. Money can buy toys, but not real friends. Money can buy medicine, but not health. Money can buy a big house, but not peace inside it. Happiness comes from love, trust, and care for each other.”
That night, Aarav saw his father smiling and talking freely with relatives, something he never did at home. Aarav realized that relationships are the real treasure, and money is only a tool.
From that day on, Aarav decided to remind his parents that while money is necessary, spending time with loved ones is priceless.
👉 Moral of the story:
Money is important for living, but love, trust, and time with family and friends are the real wealth of life.
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