The Gathering and the Show

The story illustrates the Kural's metaphor of wealth being like an assembly that gathers for a show and disperses once the show is over. The acquisition of wealth is like the gathering together of an assembly for a theatre; its expenditure is like the breaking up of that assembly

8–14 yr 1 min medium

Wealth is like a crowd at a festival; it gathers for a time, but disperses when the event is over.

In a peaceful village lived a young boy named Arjun. His father was a successful merchant who managed a large granary. One day, Arjun asked, "Father, why do we keep saving so much grain and gold? Why don't we spend it all on a grand feast for the whole village?" His father smiled and took him to a local theater performance. As the play began, the hall filled up with people. It was vibrant, noisy, and full of life. Everyone was excited to see the show. However, as soon as the final curtain fell, the crowd began to disperse. One by one, people stood up and left. Soon, the hall was empty and silent once more. His father whispered, "Do you see, Arjun? The crowd gathered for the excitement of the play, but once the play ended, they vanished. Wealth is just like that crowd. It gathers quickly, but if we are not careful with how we use it, it scatters and disappears just as easily as that audience left the hall." Arjun realized that wealth isn't just about collecting; it's about understanding its fleeting nature.

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