Truth Always Prosper

This is a short story about Two Best Friends. One named Ram, was a good man, spread love, care and always speak the truth. The other named Shyam was a clever man. He didn’t care for anybody and always speak the lie.

Once, the two best friends decided to go to the city to earn some money for their families. After a few months, they returned with a lot of money. 

When they both were heading for their village through the Jungle, Shyam said to Ram:

It’s getting dark, It’s not safe to carry such a large amount with us. Let’s hide it under this tree and come back tomorrow morning for it.

Ram agreed with Shyam and they both hid the money under the tree and went home. At night, Shyam returned and dig out the money and went home. 

The next morning, Both returned to the tree. When they dig out under the tree, found nothing. Shyam immediately turned to Ram and accused him of stealing his hard-earned money. Ram denied the fact but Shyam said:

I know, you returned last night and took away all the money. I will go to the Panchayat and seek Justice.

Both went to the Panchayat and Shyam informed them about the incident and accused Ram of Stealing. Shyam said:

I know, He did it. I have proof. Even. you can ask the spirit of the Tree. he told me about it. 

Everyone was surprised, hearing about some spirit of the tree. So, they decided to go and see for themselves. Shyam standing under the tree shouted. 

Oh, Tree Spirit. Tell us the Truth about the Thief.

A voice came from the Spirited Tree. 

I saw Ram at night. He came and took away all the money. 

Everyone was surprised to hear this. Ram less surprised but much angry, collected some woods lying around the tree and set ablaze the tree. As the fire starts to rise. A man jumped from the tree shouting:

Help, Help. I did nothing. it was Shyam who stole all the money and told me to say these lines about the thief. Forgive me, Don’t burn me.

Ram got his money back.

Moral of the Story:

However, the full proof plan a liar can make, Truth always wins.