Once a man was on his deathbed. He was a farmer and had three sons. But his sons were not as hardworking as him. They confined themselves in the comfort zones of their own worlds.
He was worried thinking about the future of his children after his death. And thus, when he was on his deathbed, the old man called his three sons to his side and revealed a secret:
“You know, my children, that we have no other assets than this vineyard. But in this vineyard, I have hidden a treasure for three of you. You must find it out and share it among yourselves.” Saying that the farmer breathed his last.
Although their father’s death saddened them, after the posthumous rites, the three sons went down to the vineyard to find the treasure. That was a time when the vines needed great care and attention.
The three of them plowed the entire vineyard, hopeful to find the hidden treasure. Days and nights passed, but they could not find any sign of the treasure. The children were disappointed.
But a wonderful thing happened that year. The harvest of grapes that season was incredible. The vineyard yielded like never before. It was only then that they understood the real meaning of what their father had told them.
With that, the sons realized that the real treasure is each one’s hard work and that they could reap great harvests if they worked hard. After that incident, they worked hard and their lives flourished.
We are living in a time when most people are trying to amass money and get rich in the easiest way. A majority of them are not willing to work hard. But all of them want to lead a luxurious life.
Food without toil and sweat is theft. God has given different abilities to each of us. Make the most of those skills. Then not only the means of living but also the door to progress will be opened.
Yes, do find the hidden treasure within you.
Best wishes.
Prof Antoney P Joseph
Managing Director
