THE FARMER AND HIS LAZY SONS | ENGLISH SHORT STORIES | No pain ,no gains
The Farmer and His Lazy Sons:
An elderly farmer once resided in a village. He had four strong and sturdy sons. But they were very lazy and lethargic. They whiled away their time in doing nothing.
They were a constant cause of worry for the farmer. He often asked them to work but they turned a deaf car to his advice. One day, the farmer fell seriously ill.
All hopes for his recovery vanished. He was still thinking about his sons as he lay dying. Then suddenly a clever idea flashed through his mind. He sent for his sons.
They came there immediately. He told them that he had hidden a big treasure in the land. But he passed away before he could find the location of the treasure.
His sons were deeply disturbed. After the death of their father they decided to find the treasure out. They dug their whole land but found no treasure anywhere.
They were utterly disappointed and dismayed. on the advice of sage they sowed in their land t .they work very hard in the corn fields the land yielded a bumper crop.
They made a lot of money selling it on the market. they were very happy to have so much money. then they appreciated the wisdom of their father. at last they had found the secret of the hidden treasure.
They got vigilant and resolved never to be a couch potato again..
Possible Moral:
- God helps those who help themselves.
- No pain no gains
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