In a prosperous valley lived a wealthy merchant named Somu. He owned vast lands, gold, and precious jewels. Despite his immense wealth, Somu was never truly happy. He watched his son, Arjun, constantly worry about losing the estate, and his wife, Meera, spend her days anxious about protecting their riches. They had everything, yet they felt they had nothing.
Seeking answers, Somu visited an old sage living on the mountain. 'Master,' Somu pleaded, 'I have gathered millions. Why can my family not enjoy even a fraction of it with peace?' The sage looked at him calmly and said, 'Somu, you have mastered the art of gathering, but you cannot master the art of enjoying. Wealth is like water; if it stays in a stagnant pool, it turns sour. It flows only when the divine order allows it. Even if you gather millions, you can only enjoy what is destined for you.'
Not understanding fully, Somu continued his life. However, a year later, a great drought struck the valley. While Somu's granaries were full, the villagers were starving. In a moment of clarity, Somu decided to use his wealth to feed the community. As he opened his storehouses, something strange happened. The fear in Arjun's eyes vanished, replaced by pride. Meera's anxiety turned into a sense of purpose. By sharing what he had, Somu realized that true enjoyment of wealth isn't about the amount gathered, but about how it is distributed by the hand of fate and kindness.
