The Value of a Copper Coin

Mahatma Gandhi, known as the father of India, was truly a great soul. This story shows why people called him Mahatma, which means "great soul."

One day, Gandhi was traveling to different cities and villages to raise money for an organization that helped the poor. After visiting many places, he arrived in Orissa. There, he held a public meeting and gave a speech, asking people to donate whatever they could.

After his speech, an old woman stood up. She had white hair, wrinkled skin, and wore torn clothes. Her back was bent from age, but she slowly walked forward. The volunteers tried to stop her, but she didn’t give up. She pushed through and reached Gandhi.

The old woman touched Gandhi’s feet, then took out a small copper coin from the folds of her saree. She gently placed it at his feet and quietly walked away.

Gandhi picked up the coin and held it carefully in his hand. The treasurer of the organization asked Gandhi to give him the coin, but Gandhi refused.

The treasurer was surprised. He said, “I handle cheques worth thousands of rupees, but you won’t give me one small copper coin?”

Gandhi replied, “This coin is more valuable than thousands of rupees. A rich person can give away large amounts and still have plenty left. But this poor woman gave me everything she had. That’s why this coin is priceless.”

Moral:
True giving is when we offer something even when we have very little. That’s what makes the gift truly valuable.

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