An eye-opening short story on selfishness that transforms a man’s heart through unexpected events, lesson on compassion and the value of selflessness.
1. The Selfish Farmer In a peaceful village near Thirunelveli lived a farmer named Muthu. Though he was wealthy and owned vast paddy fields, Muthu was known for his extreme selfishness. He never shared water from his well during dry seasons, nor gave a handful of rice to beggars. His neighbours respected him for his success but pitied his closed heart. 2. A Stormy Night and a Stranger’s Plea One stormy night, an old woman with a frail voice knocked on his door. She was drenched and hungry. "Can I rest here for the night and have something to eat?" she pleaded. Muthu, irritated, shouted, "Go away! I don’t feed strangers." With tears, she walked away into the dark, thunder-filled night. The next morning, news spread that an old woman had died near the village pond due to the cold. Muthu felt a strange discomfort, but brushed it off and went about his day. 3. The Sudden Fall Within a week, Muthu’s crops began to fail despite good weather. His cattle fell sick. His w...