Table of fourteen

In her childhood, Rashi's love for math made it her favorite subject, known for its straightforward scoring. Anticipating an important day, she woke up early, ready to orally recite tables from one to ten for a viva. Her mother had diligently prepared her. Nervous but determined, Rashi completed all her homework and left for school, confident in her preparation.

As the math oral exam commenced, the teacher began with roll number one. To Rashi's surprise, her classmates were reciting tables up to twenty. Panic set in when the teacher wrote on the board, "viva for table one to twenty," and Rashi realized her roll number was thirty.

Undeterred, she swiftly grabbed her math table book, focusing on memorizing the table of fourteen. When her turn finally arrived, the teacher asked for the table of twelve. Quick on her feet, Rashi requested to recite the table of fourteen instead. The teacher, accommodating her request, was impressed, and Rashi passed with distinction.

This incident vividly illustrates that preparation, determination, and the ability to adapt can lead to success, proving the adage that "God helps those who help themselves."