In a peaceful valley lived a young boy named Kavin. Kavin was known for his curious mind; he never stopped asking 'why' about the world around him. One sunny afternoon, while exploring the edge of a deep forest, he discovered a peculiar, shimmering stone partially buried in the soil. Intrigued, he brought it home to his small workshop.
For many weeks, Kavin studied the stone. He observed how it reacted to light, water, and heat. Eventually, he discovered that the stone had a unique property that could glow softly in the dark. Word of his discovery spread quickly through the village. People began to gather around him, whispering in awe, 'Kavin is a genius! He is the smartest boy we have ever seen!'
One day, a wealthy merchant from a faraway land visited the village. Hearing of the boy's discovery, the merchant approached Kavin and showered him with grand praises. 'You are a marvel, young man! Your wisdom is unmatched. You are destined to become a great scholar who changes the world!' the merchant declared loudly.
Instead of smiling with pride, Kavin looked down modestly. He felt a sense of heaviness at the exaggerated words. He looked the merchant in the eye and said softly, 'Sir, please do not call me a genius. To me, the world is like a vast, endless ocean, and I am merely a child sitting on its shore, picking up tiny pebbles washed up by the waves. There is still so much more for me to learn.'
The merchant was stunned into silence. He realized that true greatness does not lie in being praised by others, but in knowing how much more there is to discover. Kavin’s humility was far more brilliant than the glowing stone he had found.
Moral
True wisdom is accompanied by humility.
