In a small village lived a young boy named Kannan. His family was very poor. One day, his mother fell ill, and Kannan desperately needed money to buy medicine. With a heavy heart, he approached Mr. Manikkan, the wealthiest man in the village, hoping for some help.
Kannan politely asked, "Sir, my mother is very sick. Could you please help us with a little bit of money?" Mr. Manikkan, who was known to be quite stern, turned his face away and shouted, "I have no time for beggars! Go away!"
Kannan felt a lump in his throat, but he didn't feel angry. He walked away quietly, thinking to himself, "It is not a sin to ask for help when in need. If he chooses not to give, the blame lies with him, not with me."
Later that day, the villagers spoke of Mr. Manikkan's wealth, but they also whispered about his unkindness. Kannan had done nothing wrong by asking, but Mr. Manikkan had lost his dignity by refusing to be kind.
