In a small, sunny village lived a young boy named Arjun. Arjun loved gardening more than anything else. His grandfather, a wise farmer, had taught him many things about nature. One summer, eager to see something grow, Arjun decided to plant sunflower seeds in his backyard. In his excitement, he chose the hottest part of the afternoon to dig the soil and sow the seeds.
Within a few days, the tiny sprouts turned brown and withered under the harsh sun. Arjun sat by the garden, feeling defeated and tearful. 'Why did my plants die? I did everything right!' he cried.
His grandfather walked over and sat beside him. 'Arjun,' he said gently, 'you had the right seeds and the right tools, but did you have the right time?' He explained that planting in the midday heat was like asking a baby to run a race in a storm. 'To succeed, you must work with nature, not against it. You must plant when the soil is cool and prepare before the rains arrive.'
Arjun learned his lesson. The next season, he waited for the cool early mornings. He prepared his tools carefully and sowed the seeds just as the monsoon season was approaching. Soon, his garden was filled with bright, healthy sunflowers. He realized that even the hardest task becomes easy when you act with the right tools at the right time.
