The Greedy Boy

In a peaceful village nestled between green hills and flowing rivers, lived a young boy named Rohan. He was bright and energetic, loved by his parents and admired by his friends. However, Rohan had one big flaw—he was very greedy. Whether it was toys, sweets, or food, he always wanted more than he needed. Even at school, he would collect extra pencils and erasers from others, not because he needed them, but because he simply wanted more. One sunny afternoon, while returning home from school, Rohan passed by a street vendor selling freshly baked chocolate cakes. The sweet smell filled the air, and Rohan’s mouth watered. The vendor, a kind old man, smiled and said, “Each cake is only one coin, my dear.” Rohan eagerly checked his pocket and found he had only one coin. But one cake didn’t feel enough for him—he wanted to eat as many as he could. Looking around and seeing no one watching, a wicked idea struck him. As the vendor turned around to fetch change for another customer, Rohan quickly grabbed three cakes instead of one and ran. But as he sprinted away, his foot hit a loose stone, and he stumbled and fell. The cakes flew from his hands and landed in the dirt. His knee was bruised, and tears welled up in his eyes—not just from the pain, but from embarrassment as a small crowd began to gather. The old vendor walked over to him calmly and helped him up. “Son,” he said softly, brushing the dirt off Rohan’s shirt, “greed can make us fall harder than any stone. You could have asked, and I would have shared more. But stealing? That brings nothing but trouble.” Rohan felt ashamed. He apologized to the vendor and promised never to steal or act greedy again. That day, he learned a lesson he never forgot. From then on, he became known not for his greed, but for his kindness and honesty. He began to share his toys and snacks with his classmates, helped his parents without being asked, and never asked for more than he needed. His life slowly changed for the better. People respected him, and he was truly happy—something greed had never given him.