Passage 41

In English

Three wishes of a noble mother

was a noble soul. He was born in a poor family. He was living with his aged mother. He used to feel very sad seeing his mother wearing old and torn saris. After he completed his studies, he took up a job and started earning some money. One day he sat by the side of his mother and said. “Mother, please tell me if you have any desires. Now that I have started earning money, I am in a position to fulfil them.” She said, “Son, I don't have any desires. It is enough for me if you lead a noble life.” After some time, he got a better job and started earning thousands of . Again, he asked his mother to tell him if she had any desires. She said she had three desires and could not live in peace unless and until they were fulfilled. “Ours is a small village, and there are many children who are wasting their time without going to school. So, please construct a small school out of the money you have earned.” As per the wish of his mother, got a school constructed in his village.