In a peaceful village lived a young boy named Arjun. Arjun loved playing in his family's large garden. One afternoon, he noticed that the ancient mango tree in the garden was leaning dangerously due to a recent storm. He wanted to fix it immediately.
Arjun grabbed a small axe and rushed toward the tree, determined to prop it up. His grandfather, Kadhir, called out to him, 'Wait, Arjun! Before you rush into this, you must weigh four things carefully.'
'What things, Grandpa?' Arjun asked, panting.
'First, how difficult is the task itself? Second, do you have the physical strength to do it? Third, how strong are the obstacles, like the heavy roots and the rocky soil? And fourth, do you have enough friends to help you carry the weight?' Kadhir explained.
Arjun paused. He realized the tree was much heavier than he thought. He also saw that the roots were deeply embedded in hard ground, making it a tough challenge. Instead of rushing blindly, he went to fetch his friends, Ravi and Kapil. Together, with the right tools and a shared plan, they carefully dug around the roots and stabilized the tree. Because Arjun took the time to assess the situation, the tree was saved without anyone getting hurt.
Arjun learned that true courage isn't just about rushing in; it's about planning with wisdom.
