In a peaceful village lived two friends, Kavi and Rohan. Kavi was a hardworking farmer, while Rohan often spent his time watching what others had, feeling a sting of jealousy in his heart.
One season, Kavi worked day and night in his small field. His dedication paid off, and his farm was filled with the most vibrant, healthy vegetables the village had ever seen. Kavi was overjoyed and used his earnings to help the village school buy new books.
Instead of being happy for his friend, Rohan felt a dark cloud in his mind. 'Why does Kavi have such a bountiful harvest while mine is so small?' he grumbled. He spent more time brooding over Kavi's success than tending to his own soil. As a result, Rohan's own field became dry and neglected.
Seeing Rohan's struggle, Kavi approached him kindly. 'Rohan, when we celebrate the success of others, our hearts become light and our minds find the strength to work harder. But envy only makes our own paths difficult.'
Rohan realized that by focusing on Kavi's wealth with jealousy, he had lost both his peace of mind and his ability to grow. He decided from that day on to cheer for his friends and focus on his own hard work.
