The Coin for Someone in Need

Once upon a time, there was a wise Sage who traveled from place to place. One day, as he walked through the capital city of a kingdom, he saw a coin lying by the roadside. He picked it up and kept it in his pocket.

The Sage lived a very simple life and had no use for money, so he thought, “I’ll give this coin to someone who truly needs it.”

He spent the whole day walking around the city, meeting many people. But to his surprise, everyone he spoke to seemed happy and content with their lives. No one looked like they were in need of help.

That evening, he reached a rest area and stayed there for the night.

The next morning, as the Sage was doing his morning prayers, the King of the land happened to pass by. Seeing the Sage, the King stopped and approached him.

“I’m on my way to war,” the King said proudly. “I want to conquer a neighboring state and expand my kingdom. Please bless me so I can be victorious.”

The Sage quietly reached into his pocket, pulled out the coin he had found the day before, and handed it to the King.

The King looked confused and asked, “Why are you giving me this coin? What does it mean?”

The Sage smiled and replied, “Yesterday, I found this coin and decided to give it to someone in real need. I searched all day but found no one who seemed unhappy or unsatisfied. Everyone I met was content with what they had. But today, I met a King who already has so much and still wants more. It seems like you are the one who truly needs this coin.”

The King was silent for a moment. Then he bowed his head and thanked the Sage for the lesson. Realizing the truth in the Sage’s words, he changed his mind and gave up the idea of war.

Moral:
We often chase after more, thinking it will make us happy. But true happiness comes from being thankful for what we already have. Learn to appreciate life as it is—and you’ll live more peacefully and joyfully.

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