Once, there lived a wealthy man named Somnath. He came from a very prestigious family and always looked down upon others. His son, Kavin, was a kind and gentle boy. One year, a series of bad business decisions led to a massive loss, and Somnath’s vast wealth began to vanish. The grand mansion that once overflowed with luxury slowly fell into poverty.
As the money disappeared, so did Somnath’s patience. Instead of facing his situation with dignity, he became bitter. He began to use harsh and insulting words toward the neighbors and the people who had once served him. 'How dare you speak to me like that? You are nothing!' he would shout. His words were sharp and lacked any respect.
Kavin watched his father with a heavy heart. One evening, he sat beside him and said, 'Father, we may have lost our gold, but we must not lose our grace. Poverty has taken our wealth, but it should not take our character.'
Somnath realized his mistake. He understood that despite his noble birth, the mean words he spoke in his time of struggle were stripping away the last bit of respect his family held. He learned that true nobility is not in what you own, but in how you speak when you have nothing.
