Hello Kids,
This is the story of two sisters—Kala and Mala. Both of them were growing up happily. When they started going to school, their parents gave them everything they needed—clothes, toys, books, even mobile phones—without any hesitation. Their parents never said “no” to anything, because they just wanted both their daughters to live happily.
Since they were sisters, their parents always bought them the same clothes—matching outfits. As little kids, Kala and Mala were fine with it. But once they started school, Kala began to dislike wearing the same clothes as Mala. She insisted on wearing different dresses, so their parents agreed and began getting separate colors and styles for each of them.
Sometimes, Kala would get a new dress and wear it proudly. But when Mala wore it and looked cute, Kala would get upset. She would throw tantrums and insist, “I want that dress.” Their parents, unable to handle her stubbornness, would ask Mala to give it to Kala, saying, “She’s your sister—just let her have it.” This happened often, but Mala never took it seriously. She loved her sister dearly and always obeyed her parents.
But slowly, things started to go overboard. Whenever Kala got a new dress and Mala looked better in it, Kala would secretly damage the dress. This became a habit. Sometimes Mala would get upset; sometimes she would stay calm. Their parents kept trying to resolve the issue, but the problem kept growing.
They couldn't understand where Kala’s jealousy was coming from. They tried to talk to her, even scolded her gently, but nothing worked. If they scolded her, she would refuse to eat and get very angry. She always wanted the best of everything and wouldn’t let anyone use her things—not even her own sister.
Her belongings were always kept safe and untouched. But Mala wasn’t even allowed to look at them.
The situation worsened over time. Their mother was deeply worried. One day during the school holidays, the parents called both daughters and said,
“Go to your rooms and pack up all the dresses, toys, and books you no longer use or like.”
Kala asked, “Why?”
Her father replied, “There’s an orphanage nearby. We’ll go there and donate these things to the children.”
Kala hesitated. “These are my things. I can’t give them away.”
Her mother explained patiently, “Kala, you're growing up. The clothes you wore two years ago don’t even fit you now. They’re just lying unused. But in that orphanage, there are children just like you who have nothing. If you give these to them, they’ll be so happy.”
She continued, “Appa works hard to earn money and give you everything you ask for. Can't you do this small thing in return?”
Kala thought about it and said, “Okay, I’ll do it.” They packed everything and headed to the orphanage. Their father also bought sweets, biscuits, and bedsheets to donate.
At the orphanage, Kala and Mala gave gifts directly to the children. Mala enjoyed playing and spending time with them. She was so happy helping them. But Kala was still unsure. She watched the children and thought:
“These kids are so simple. They don’t have parents like we do. Yet, how are they so happy? Are we even this happy?”
They returned home after lunch. But Kala couldn’t stop thinking. She finally asked her parents:
“How are those children so happy with such simple things? You buy us everything, and still I keep asking for more. But those kids have so little, yet they smile so much.”
Her father smiled and said,
“We’re proud that you noticed that. Those children accept whatever they receive with a grateful heart. They don’t compare. They see the love in what’s given, not the price. That’s why they’re happy.”
Her mother added,
“Did you notice how much they enjoyed playing with Mala? Even spending time with them made them happy. You don’t need to give chocolates or toys. Just showing you care is enough to make them feel special.”
Kala nodded thoughtfully.
“Is that true? Even without new things, if we spend time with them, they’ll be happy?”
Her parents said,
“Yes, dear. That’s the truth. Most of them don’t get to go outside often. They don’t have instant access to food or clothes like you do. For them, even one meal of non-veg food is rare. They never expect anything. But if we visit, talk, or play with them, that alone makes their day.”
Hearing this, Kala admitted something honestly:
“Amma, I made a mistake. I was jealous of Mala. I even tore her dress.”
Her mother was surprised.
“Oh! We thought it got damaged at the store. It’s okay, dear. What matters is you realized your mistake. Don’t ever do it again.”
Her father added,
“Someday, if Amma and Appa are not around, you both must stand together. Unity and understanding between sisters is very important. If you face life’s challenges together, you’ll always win.”
From then on, Kala changed. She never felt jealous again. She and Mala reduced their unnecessary spending and started visiting the orphanage often to spend time with the children.
Moral: Sometimes, we feel our siblings have better things than we do. But it’s just an illusion. Learn to accept what you have with gratitude. Somewhere in the world, there’s a child dreaming of what you already have. Don’t let jealousy break the love between you and your own family.
