In a peaceful village lived a young boy named Arjun. Arjun loved spending time in the community garden. One afternoon, his friend Rohan whispered a naughty idea. 'Arjun, let's take those bright red flowers from the old lady's garden. She won't even notice!'
Arjun hesitated. He knew it was wrong. 'No, Rohan. Taking something that isn't ours is unkind,' he replied. But Rohan persisted, 'It's just a few flowers! What's the harm?' For a moment, Arjun felt tempted, but a deep sense of caution stopped him. He felt that doing something wrong might lead to a chain of troubles.
The next day, Rohan went ahead and plucked the flowers. However, things didn't go as planned. Not only did the flowers wither quickly, but the old lady was heartbroken, and the news spread through the village. Soon, everyone knew Rohan had been dishonest. Rohan felt heavy with guilt and was ashamed to face anyone. Watching his friend, Arjun realized something important: if you touch fire, you get burned instantly, and you can treat the wound. But if you commit a bad deed, the consequences can burn your character and your peace of mind for a long time. A bad deed is far more dangerous than a flame.
