In a peaceful village lived a young boy named Arjun. His father, Mr. Raghav, was the village judge, known for his fairness. One sunny afternoon, a dispute arose between two boys, Rohan and Ravi. They were fighting over a beautifully carved wooden toy. Rohan was the son of a wealthy merchant and a close friend of Mr. Raghav, while Ravi was the son of a humble laborer.
Both boys stood before Mr. Raghav. Rohan spoke very eloquently, using polite words and a sweet voice to explain why the toy belonged to him. Ravi, on the other hand, was nervous and stumbled over his words, simply saying, "I found it near the old tree."
For a moment, Mr. Raghav felt a pull toward Rohan. He liked Rohan’s polite manner and felt a sense of loyalty to his friend. But he realized that if he let his personal feelings guide his words, he would be unfair. He looked deep into the situation, not just at the words spoken.
"Rohan," Mr. Raghav said calmly, "Your words are very kind, but kindness cannot change the truth. Ravi's account matches the marks on the toy. The toy belongs to Ravi."
Arjun, watching from the side, whispered, "Father, you didn't let Rohan's sweet words trick you."
Mr. Raghav smiled and replied, "True justice in speech only comes when the heart is free from favoritism."
