Raju The Miser Short Story Summary

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SHORT STORY ASSIGNMENT – 10082015-03 Title:
The Tale of Raju the Miser - Short Bedtime Story for Kids

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The tale of Raju the miser is a short bedtime story for kids. This short story has a message on how to cope with real life.

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Once upon a time, there lived a miser named Raju, who was blessed with much wealth. However, he chose to live frugally and meagerly. By doing so, he starved himself, his wife and two children and the servants working for him.

One day, from his house’s porch, Rajas saw a child eating some sweets. Raju was fond …show more content…

He asked his wife, “Why the whole village? Give me a reason to why should I feed them?”

Savitri replied, “If you wish so, then I shall not make sweets for the whole village. However, I shall share some sweets with my good friend Meena and her family.”

Raju continued to be upset. He told his wife, “No, I cannot spend that kind of money”.

Hearing this, Savitri lost a little of her enthusiasm. She said, “I shall then make some sweets for us and our servants”.

Raju continued to be adamant. He said, “Why do the servants need sweets? They are paid well, and we give them enough to eat”.

Hearing this, his wife became upset. With little enthusiasm, she said, “Alright, I shall make for the four of us.”
Raju was unwavering and said, “Children are at school, so they don’t need to …show more content…

“I gave the money in my free will, and who are you to question me?”

Raju was taken aback. How could he prove that he was the real Raju. He thought, “Who was this impostor giving away my wealth?”

Raju quickly approached the King who ruled the palace. The King ordered both the Raju’s to be present at his court. Nobody cud believe their eyes. Both looked the same.

How can I decide who is telling the truth? I am lost”, said the king. He decided to take Savitri’s help.

Savitri came forward, and she looked at one Raju and asked, “Is it better to be generous and kind with everyone, your family, servants, neighbors and all? Or keep everything to yourself?”

“Better be generous, make everybody happy, which in turn will make you happy” came the reply.

She then asked the same question to the other Raju, “No! I don’t want to waste money on others happiness! There is no use being nice to others!!” was the other Raju’s answer.

Savitri turned to the king and pointed to the first Raju. She said, “This is my husband, your majesty”.

The real Raju was shocked beyond belief. ”My wife… my family,” he was almost in tears.

Suddenly there was a flash and God appeared as himself in front of

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