In a certain town, there lived a young boy who was very devoted to God and had a good heart. His mother raised him with good moral stories and had a strong desire for him to grow up to be a good and successful person, despite any hardships she faced.

To ensure that he didn't fall into bad habits or bad company, she was very cautious and careful in raising him.

As he grew older, he realized he needed to get a job to support his mother. He was compelled to go to another town for work. Though he was sad to leave his mother, he was determined to work hard and take care of her.

His mother made all the necessary arrangements for his journey with great care. On the day he was to leave, she told him, "Son, no matter what happens, always speak the truth. Wherever you go and whomever you meet, always tell the truth. Do not forget this!"

In those days, people traveled by foot as there were no transportation facilities. So, the young man began his journey with a group of travelers.

On the way, some robbers stopped the group and robbed everyone of their possessions.

One of the robbers came to the young man and asked, "What do you have with you?"

At that moment, remembering his mother's words, he truthfully replied, "I have only forty rupees with me."

The robbers checked him and were astonished. He indeed had only forty rupees as he had said.


The leader of the robbers was moved by the young man's honesty. He was amazed to see such truthfulness in a person even in danger.

The leader decided to abandon his life of crime that very day. He returned all the stolen items to the travelers and resolved to live an honest life, taking his gang with him.


This story teaches us the importance of always speaking the truth, no matter how difficult the situation may be. The young man's honesty not only saved him but also transformed the lives of the robbers, showing the powerful impact of truthfulness.

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