Ramu Trusts his Instinct | Folktale of India

Once upon a time, there lived two farmers called Ramu and Bhola. Ramu and Bhola worked in the fields of landlord Shankar. They both aspired to have their farms one day. Ramu and Bhola earned a tiny amount. They could hardly save. But with their determination and hard work, they saved a decent amount. 

Eagerly waiting to buy a piece of land. Ramu and Bhola searched to buy the land. But the land they liked was costly. So, they decided to buy the land together as co-owners.

One day, landlord Shankar told them about his land far from the town. He wished to sell it as he was ageing and wanted to avoid long-distance travel. Ramu and Bhola expressed their desire to buy it. They went to see the land. It was relatively barren. Ramu liked the land, but Bhola was disappointed and apprehensive about whether the land would pay them back. But Ramu was very optimistic that he could grow crops on the barren land with his hard work. After returning from land, they met Shankar. To their surprise, Shankar quoted a significantly lower price. Now, Bhola was very sure that land was of no use. However, Ramu was overjoyed to hear the price. But Bhola backed out. Ramu’s savings were not enough to buy the land. Shankar offered Ramu a loan. Ramu purchased the land. He happily shifted to that side of the village. Bhola thought Ramu’s decision was a bad one. He could have waited like him.

Ramu went to the land and built his hut. He worked hard day and night. He also sowed seeds of vegetables and flowers, sold them, and earned a few dollars. After two years of hard work, he was able to grow rice and wheat crops. Ramu went to meet Shankar to return his money. There, he met Bhola, who was still working for Shankar. Bhola was happy to be proved wrong by Ramu.

Moral- Hard work always pays.

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