Outside a village, in a small hut, lived Rahul, a hardworking and honest boy. His best friend, Mohan, was the son of a wealthy landlord. Their friendship, rooted in childhood, remained unshaken despite their contrasting circumstances. Rahul was poor, while Mohan had everything.
One day, a grand fair came to the village. Mohan invited Rahul to join him. Rahul hesitated, as he had no money to spend, but Mohan insisted, “Don’t worry, I’ll cover everything.” Reluctantly, Rahul agreed.
At the fair, they had a blast, riding swings, playing games, and enjoying food. But as the fair ended, Mohan asked, “You had so much fun with me, but what have you done for me?” Rahul stayed silent, unable to respond.
Days later, the village held a major competition on the theme of “true friendship,” open to all young people. Mohan, confident in his wealth, prepared a grand speech about their friendship.
Rahul decided to participate too. Instead of a scripted speech, he chose to speak from his heart. When his turn came, he said, “Friendship isn’t about what you have; it’s about who you’re with. I have nothing, but my friend Mohan stands by me. He shares my joys and sorrows. That’s true friendship.”
His words stunned the audience. Mohan realized his mistake and apologized, saying, “You’re right. Friendship isn’t about money or luxuries, it’s about standing together.”
Rahul won the first prize, but more importantly, his friendship with Mohan grew stronger.
Moral of the story: True friendship isn’t based on wealth or comforts but on trust and support. Honesty and sincerity are the most vital elements in a friendship.