True Profitable Transaction

Guru Nanak Ji’s father knew that young Nanak loved talking to people. He thought, “If Nanak is to learn how to earn money, trading might be the right way.”

One day, he gave twenty rupees to Bhai Bala and said,
“Go with Nanak to the market. Buy something good and sell it for a profit.”

Bhai Bala and Nanak Ji set out toward the market. After walking about ten miles from their village, they saw a group of hermits resting under a tree.

Nanak Ji stopped and said to Bhai Bala,
“Father told us to make a profitable deal. But I believe feeding these holy men is the best profit we can earn.”

Nanak Ji took the money and humbly offered it to the hermits.
The leader of the group replied, “Son, we have no need for money. We live in the forest and never visit towns or villages. But if you bring us some food, we will gladly accept it.”

Nanak Ji and Bhai Bala went to the nearby village. They bought food and clothes with the money and brought them back for the hermits.

They gave everything to the hermits and returned home with empty hands but full hearts.

Moral:
True profit is not always about money. The greatest profit comes from helping others and doing good deeds.

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