Passage 53

In English

The modern lad stopped his study and started watching his grandfather. He started thinking, what a foolish thing his grandfather was doing! If he wanted to drink water why did he not drink it all in one gulp straight from the vessel? He stopped his work and asked his grandfather, “Grandfather, why are you drinking water sip by sip? Why don't you drink it in one gulp from the vessel if you are thirsty?” The old man was an intelligent person and knew the modern mind. He said, “My boy, you do your work in your way, I shall do mine in my way.” But modern lads have the habit of arguing with elders. So, the boy questioned his grandfather again.