In the small, serene village of Bharatpur in Odisha, India, lived a highly successful farmer named Naba Gopal Pradhan. His reputation for growing the finest crops in the entire region was legendary. It seemed as if his very touch blessed the seeds, and the harvest that sprang from his fields was of unmatched quality. His produce was sought after and fetched premium prices in the market. Naba Gopal’s fields were a lush green paradise, and his barns overflowed with grains.
Yet, despite his success, Naba Gopal could not sleep peacefully at night. Every evening, as he lay down, he would be gripped by anxiety. He feared that someone might come and steal his precious crops or pluck the fruits from his trees under the cover of darkness. These thoughts haunted him, and over time, his health began to suffer.
One evening, his wife, Ankita Barsha Pradhan, noticing his deteriorating condition, gently suggested, "Why don’t you visit Guru Satya Sura Baba? He is wise and might have a remedy for your sleepless nights."
Following her advice, Naba Gopal made his way to the guru. After listening carefully to the farmer's troubles, Guru Satya Sura Baba smiled warmly and said, "I can teach you a simple way to sleep peacefully, but you must follow it sincerely."
Curious and desperate for relief, Naba Gopal asked, "What is it, Guruji?"
"The answer to your problem," the guru began, "is to share. Take the seeds that you plant, and distribute them to the farmers around you. Give them the water your land receives, and teach them the techniques you use to grow such fine crops."
Naba Gopal was taken aback. "But, Guruji," he protested, "if the farmers around me grow crops like mine, what will happen to my value? Won’t I lose my edge?"
Guru Satya Sura Baba smiled again, this time with deep wisdom in his eyes. "If you want peace in life, remember this: when you are surrounded by those who struggle while you thrive, you will always live in fear. It is natural to worry when there is disparity. However, when everyone around you prospers, you no longer have to fear. You will have no enemies, only well-wishers. Your self-worth will grow, not diminish. Peace is found not in standing alone in greatness but in lifting others up along with you."
Though hesitant, Naba Gopal took the guru's advice. He began distributing his best seeds to neighboring farmers, taught them how to cultivate the land, and shared the water from his fields. Slowly, the entire village of Bharatpur transformed. The once barren fields of other farmers now flourished, and the villagers began to thrive together.
In time, Naba Gopal noticed something miraculous. He no longer felt the need to guard his crops. His nights, once filled with sleepless anxiety, were now calm and restful. The villagers, grateful for his generosity, respected him even more. They never once thought of harming his crops or stealing from him. Instead, they wished him well and ensured his fields remained safe.
Naba Gopal realized that true value wasn’t in having more than others, but in creating a community where everyone had enough. His fields continued to yield the finest produce, but now, instead of fear, his heart was filled with peace.
**Moral of the Story**: True peace and prosperity come not from keeping success to oneself, but from sharing it with others. When everyone around you thrives, your fears diminish, and life becomes more fulfilling. Helping others rise creates a stronger, safer, and more supportive community.
