இனிய உளவாக இன்னாத கூறல்
கனிஇருப்பக் காய்கவர்ந் தற்று
Once upon a time, in a village between lush green hills, there lived a young girl named Rani. She had a kind heart and a gentle spirit so everyone she met liked her. Rani’s village was known for its bountiful orchards, which bore an array of fruits throughout the year. Among these fruits, sweet apples that were tasty and juicy, delighted the villagers with their exquisite flavor.
Rani’s parents owned an apple orchard, and she would often spend her afternoons wandering through the rows of trees, watching the apples grow and waiting for them to ripen. Every year, as the season approached, the apples would transition from small, green orbs to plump, vibrant fruits, ready to be savored. Rani knew the perfect moment to pick them, when they were at their sweetest and most delicious.
One summer, as Rani roamed the orchard, she noticed a peculiar sight. At the far end of the orchard, there stood a solitary apple tree, different from the others. Its branches were laden with apples, but they were not the vibrant red hue of ripe fruit. Instead, they were pale green, small, and unappetizing.
Rani, approached the tree. As she reached out to pluck one of the green apples and tried a bite to taste. That apple were not that sweet and juicy apple which she use to eat. A wise old gardener named Benjamin appeared from behind the tree, a gentle smile on his face. Benjamin was known for his vast knowledge of plants and had tended to the village orchards for as long as anyone could remember.
“Ah, young Rani,” Benjamin said, his voice filled with warmth. “I see you’ve discovered the unripe apples. They may not be as tempting as the ripe ones, but they carry their own lessons.”
Rani listened as Benjamin shared his wisdom. He explained that in life, there would be times when we encounter bitter or unripe situations, much like the green apples. These situations might not be as pleasant or desirable as the sweet and ripe ones, symbolized by the red apples. However, there is value in every experience, even the sour and unripe ones.
Rani pondered Benjamin’s words as she observed the tree and its unripe apples. She understood that sometimes it is easy to use
pleasant words, to choose the path of least resistance, and indulge in the sweetness of life. But the true test of character lies in our ability to face bitterness and adversity with grace.
With this understanding, Rani decided to challenge herself. She made a promise to try and find the good even in difficult situations,
to use kind and compassionate words when bitterness surrounded her. She realized that by doing so, she could help those around her grow and flourish, much like the unripe apples had the potential to become delicious fruit.
As the years passed, Rani had many friends because of her character. And she remained steadfast in her commitment to find the good and choose her words wisely, even in the face of bitterness. Her ability to empathize and offer kindness during difficult times earned her the respect and admiration in her village too.
