Atonement for theft.

This was the fourth day of the fast. Nanjibhai went on a fast to catch the thief and for the thief to confess to the theft himself.

Four days later, the thief of five hundred rupees has not been caught. There was an atmosphere of anxiety in the house. The thief is not caught. And Grandpa's fast continues. All explain to Grandpa. Five hundred rupees were stolen and you went on a fast? Look at your health.

Grandpa said: The question is not about money, it is a shame that a thief has stolen from the house and the thief has not been caught yet.

Sudhirbhai asked the servant Ramu the opposite question. But Ramu said, I did not steal money. Ramu is faithful and has been working at home for many years. If Ramu is innocent then why was it stolen? The money never left the house. Everyone was surprised when the house was burglarized.

At night, Sulochana said, 'Bapuji, drink milk. There will be some support. '

Grandpa said, 'No. My rule is rule. My fast will continue until the thief is caught. I don't want to force anything. I want to change the heart of a thief. I want to know why he stole it. '

Subodhbhai said, 'Father. The thief escaped by stealing. How does he know that Nanjibhai is fasting to catch the thief? I want to serve a plate for dinner. '

No, I will change the heart of the thief. My point will be reached. He will confess to the theft. Thieves need to be caught. I have faith.

At night, Grandpa sang Gandhiji's favorite hymn. Vaishnava people then ... all grandfathers. Joined in the hymns together. The atmosphere in the house was serious. Montu also joined in the hymn. He was very sad.

Grandpa said, 'Montu, why are you sad? Why don't you say anything What happened to you

Grandpa .. Grandpa .. he started crying. Grandpa said, hey Montu, why are you crying? Ramu, Sulochana and Sudhirbhai asked, 'Son, what happened to you?'

Montu spoke, crying. Grandpa, I stole five hundred rupees.

'Did you steal? All spoke together. What is the reason for stealing? You are a disgrace to our home. I never thought my son would steal. Subodhbhai said sadly.

Grandpa, I'm sorry. You fasted for four days because of me. I'm very sad

Grandpa lovingly turned his hand over Montu's head. Son of Montu, why did he steal?

Grandpa, don't kill me if I'm right

What?

Grandpa said, no son no one will kill you.

Sudhirbhai said, no one will attack you or even kill you. Let whatever is true be told.

Montu cried and cried, I am right we are four friends શુ Shubh, Laksh, Ansh and I we often party with each other. Auspicious and Laksh is very rich. Me and Ansh we are both middle class. The father of Shubh and Laksh gives him plenty of money to use. They make us a good breakfast. Have breakfast to some extent. Now it was my turn. I used to make them breakfast too. In this way we used to make each other breakfast. It was my turn again. I didn't have any money so I stole five hundred rupees from the closet and with that money I gave breakfast to my friend. Grandpa, I made a mistake. forgive me. From now on I will not steal.

Grandpa said, 'You should take care of the boy. Where does it go What are you doing ? Who are her friends That is your responsibility as a parent. '

Money should not be given when boys want it. The value of money should be explained to you. Not everything the baby wants soon. Apava's child becomes stubborn and if his stubbornness is not nurtured, he goes astray. The child is dumb. The child makes a mistake in foolishness and ruins his life by going the wrong way if it is not corrected. Every parent should pay attention to the upbringing of the child.

Grandpa said, he confessed to the theft but I will still fast for two days. To atone for your theft.

If the son today he stole five hundred rupees and revel. This habit of yours will ruin your life. Not to associate with bad friends.

'Grandpa, I too will atone for my theft by fasting for two days.' Montu spoke.

The importance of learning in life, the importance of good friends, the importance of good companionship is very much. Sudhir. I tell you to understand the importance of money in life and learn to live frugally and also teach the child.

My salary was eighty five rupees in which I had four sons, two daughters, me and your mother. We spared you education, married you and built a house. Spend as much as you need and not as much. Don't store the item incorrectly if it's running without it. Many times you spend unnecessarily. The importance of saving in life should be understood. If you have a habit of living a lavish, expensive and luxurious life, you cannot live without money. Never increase pain and debt.

Subodhbhai bowed his head ashamed of his habit. Bapuji, you are right. My hand is loose. So I often have to take out a loan.

Sulochana, you also have to be careful in buying the item and make sure that the grain is not wasted. 'Gravel gravel is tied to the ridge and the lake is filled to the brim.'

Montu said, 'Grandpa, I will listen to you. Don't associate with bad friends. Your fasting has changed my heart. And I will atone for my stealing by fasting. From now on, I will not steal or lie. '

- Bharat Pancholi