Honesty is the Best Policy

Once there were two friends named Sattvik and Vinod. Sattvik was hardworking and earned money by selling milk in his village. On the other hand, Vinod was lazy and was looking for opportunities to earn money through foul means. Sattvik accumulated some amount and purchased a new bicycle and sold milk even in nearby town. Once Vinod saw his friend riding new bicycle and asked, Hi Satvik, did you purchase a new bicycle? Yes Vinod, I saved some amount every day after selling milk. I bought this bicycle with that money. Now I am able to go and sell milk even in nearby town, said Satvik. Having a plastic smile on his face, he said, It is very nice Satvik. Saying so, he left the place. That night, he could not sleep. He was thinking about the bicycle of Satvik. I too purchased the same type of bicycle. For that, I need to save money. I need to work. What can I do? Yes, I am good at making jalebis. As soon as the thought came to his mind, he once made jalebis and offered to the ones passing by his house. As they were very delicious, those people said, Vinod, your jalebis are very tasty. Why don't you set up a stall? We will lend you some money. They promised. So he started his work. He sold one jalebi for 10 rupees, half case 50 rupees and one case 100 rupees. Sales increased. People were floating to his shop, getting profits. Suddenly he doubled the price. His customers said, what Vinod, you suddenly doubled the cost. In other shops, one case jalebi cost only 100 rupees. Vinod said, Arrey, in other shops they are not tasty. If you want, you can go and purchase there, said he confidently. His customers got used to his sweets, so still going to his shop. He was not satisfied with those profits. He started cheating them. He pasted some tamarind below one of the balance, so that less quantity weigh more. Thus he sold Innocent customers did not realize it The village head sent his servant to bring one case jalebi from his shop The servant bought and gave to his master The head said I asked one case, you bought half case I think No sir, he gave only this quantity for 200 rupees The head went with his servant to ask Vinod directly Meanwhile a beggar came to the shop and asked for jalebi for five rupees. What man, don't you know the price of each jalebi? Vinod asked the beggar angrily. I am very hungry, I have five rupees only, said the beggar in pathetic voice. Vinod hesitated and the beggar was about to go. Wait man, give that five rupees and go, demanded Vinod. Why should I give? asked the beggar with a quizzical look. Because you smelt my jalebis. Vilayat was watching everything. Called the beggar and told him. Take this sack of coins and shake the coins and ask him to give sweets to you. Handed over the bag to the beggar. He didn't understand what was going on. Anyway, the village head told him to do. So he had to do. He did the same and asked Vinod to give him some sweets. Then Vinod said, Okay, let me count the coins and give you sweets accordingly, said Vinod. The village head went closer to him and objected. You heard the sound made by the coins, so you have to give him sweets. How can it be? asked Vinod with frowning face. Just for smelling your jalebis, he has to pay you money, right? If that is your theory of selling sweets, it is my theory. I know how many ways you are cheating people. I will call the police. He will settle the matter, said the village head angrily. At the same time, Satvik was passing by. He requested the head, Please pardon my friend, sir. He won't cheat his customers again. I am promising you. Okay, Satvik, you acquired good name in society. So, I am forgiving him because he is your friend. If he repeats deceiving people, severe punishment will be given to him, warned the village head. Vinod fell on his feet and turned to Satvik and said, You proved my dear friend, every bad guy like me should have a good friend like you to correct his mistake. You made me realize the significance of the title, Honesty is the best policy. Saying so, Vinod embraced his friend Sathveer. Thank you.