Arun was a farmer who lived a simple life, growing crops and tending to his animals. One day, while working in the fields, he stumbled upon something strange. Hidden beneath a rock near the edge of the forest was a tiny golden frog, shimmering like the sun.
Curious, Arun picked up the frog. To his surprise, it spoke! "Thank you for freeing me," the frog said. "I am no ordinary frog. I am enchanted, and in return for your kindness, I can grant you three wishes. Use them wisely."
Arun, though startled, quickly realized this was a rare chance. He was content with his life, but there were a few things he could improve. For his first wish, he asked for a better harvest, one that would feed not just him but the entire village. The golden frog blinked, and within moments, Arun's fields began to grow the most abundant crops anyone had ever seen. The villagers were amazed and praised Arun for his generosity.
For his second wish, Arun asked for peace in the village, where disputes had been growing between neighbors over petty matters. Once again, the golden frog blinked, and the next day, people who once quarreled were seen laughing together, friendships rekindled, and the village thrived in harmony.
With his third wish, Arun was thoughtful. He realized that while the frog's magic had brought prosperity and peace, there was one more thing he wanted—not for himself, but for the world. Arun wished for the golden frog to be freed from its enchantment, so it could live a life of its own.
The frog blinked a final time and transformed into a radiant, golden being. "You have shown great wisdom, Arun," it said. "Instead of using your last wish for yourself, you freed me. Your kindness will always be remembered. From now on, your village will flourish without magic, thanks to your heart."
And so, the golden being disappeared into the sky, leaving behind a peaceful, prosperous village. Arun continued to live humbly, but he was forever remembered as the man who shared his fortune and freed the golden frog.
The moral of the story? True riches come from kindness, selflessness, and using power wisely.
