In a peaceful village by the Ganges River, lived Revant and his cherished elephant, Saathi. Every day, Revant would fill his cart with fresh fruits and vegetables from his garden, and Saathi would help him carry it to the market. The bond between them was clear to everyone—full of love and trust.
One sunny day, a traveller named Vrajraj arrived in the village. He was fascinated by the sight of Revant and Saathi together. Curious about their happiness, Vrajraj asked Revant, “What makes you so happy with Saathi? I travel far and wide, and my adventures bring me joy. Is it the same for you with Saathi?”
Revant smiled and replied, “Happiness is different for everyone. Saathi brings me joy in ways that might be different from what you find in your travels.”
Interested, Vrajraj decided to spend the day with Revant and Saathi. He watched as Saathi helped Revant with the market cart, how she responded to him with a gentle touch and how Revant’s face lit up with every gesture from his elephant. He saw how much Revant enjoyed their simple, everyday moments.
In the afternoon, Revant took Vrajraj to a quiet hill overlooking the village. They sat together, watching the sunset paint the sky in beautiful colours. Revant talked about his life with Saathi—the way she helped him with his work, how they played together in the river, and the comfort she gave him. Vrajraj was moved by the simple and deep connection between Revant and Saathi.
Vrajraj then shared his own stories—about the exciting places he had visited, the amazing sights he had seen, and the wonderful people he had met. His adventures brought him a lot of happiness and excitement, and he spoke about the joy of discovering new things and experiencing different cultures.
As they sat there, both men realized something important. Revant’s happiness came from his close, loving relationship with Saathi and the everyday joys they shared. Vrajraj’s happiness came from the thrill of exploring new places and the rich experiences he gathered along the way.
Before leaving, Vrajraj thanked Revant. “I see now that happiness can come from many different places. Your joy with Saathi and my joy from traveling are both special and meaningful.”
Revant nodded, understanding. “Exactly, Vrajraj. Happiness is personal. What brings joy to one person might be different from what brings joy to another, but that doesn’t make either source of happiness less valuable.”
Vrajraj left the village with a new appreciation for
different ways to find joy. Revant and Saathi continued their days, content and
happy with their unique bond. They both understood that happiness, in whatever
form it takes, is precious and suited to each person’s own life and
experiences.