Story 015b

Story 15: Rajesh surprises everyone in the new school year.

Rajesh from Bhaktapur, Nepal, was always naughty at school. He was not friendly, not helpful, and only thought of himself. Everyone was worried about Rajesh's behavior and future.

During a holiday, Rajesh went to his hometown in Biratnagar, to his aunt and uncle, who were also shocked by Rajesh's character. His aunt and uncle took him to Guru-Practice in the nearby village. Guru-Practice, a former SSSSB student, practiced values daily in everything that came his way. People who knew him often came to him for solutions to their problems. Rajesh was initially hesitant to go along, but the love, kindness, simplicity, and wisdom of Guru-Practice impressed him. For the first time in his ten-year-old life, Rajesh felt understood and appreciated for who he was.

During the holiday, Rajesh visited Guru-Practice several times. One day, during his last visit, Rajesh felt deep emotions. He didn't want to leave; he wanted to stay and learn from the wise teachings of Guru-Practice. Guru-Practice told Rajesh that he would always be connected to him, even if they were far apart, if he practiced the simple but very necessary lessons of love, honesty, and helpfulness.

Back at school, Rajesh surprised everyone with his changed ways. He was loving and kind to everyone and took every opportunity to lend a helping hand. His friends, family, and teachers were amazed by his transformation. Rajesh, who was not liked in previous school years, became a role model in this school year. He wasn't the best student in terms of grades, but he improved his manners a lot.

The topic question and the heart-work for today are: What will we practice from this school year onwards to become an even better person than in previous school years?

Five questions of Story 15: Rajesh surprises everyone in the new school year.

1. What was Rajesh like before the new school year?
   a) Friendly and helpful
   b) Naughty and self-centered

2. What impressed Rajesh about Guru-Practice?
   a) His strict discipline
   b) His love, kindness, and wisdom

3. What lessons did Guru-Practice teach Rajesh?
   a) To be selfish and dishonest
   b) To practice love, honesty, and helpfulness

4. How did Rajesh behave when he returned to school?
   a) He was still naughty and unfriendly
   b) He was loving, kind, and helpful to everyone

5. What changed about Rajesh in the new school year?
   a) He became the best student in terms of grades
   b) He became a role model by improving his manners and behavior