A man named Ravi once resided in a small village. He sold coconut water on the streets every day to make ends meet.
Fresh coconut! Take fresh coconut water! It’s good for your health, he would shout.
A few days later, he built a business just across from the railway station. People who came for their morning or evening walks would buy a coconut from him. Ravi was naturally a pleasant guy, always eager to help others in need.
One day, he came across Hari, who sold toys. Hari seemed to be very hungry as well as tired.
Hello, Hari. You look so exhausted and hungry. Take this coconut water.
But I am short on cash, Hari replied.
When did I ask for money? Take it.
When my toys are sold, I will return all your money.
Saying this, Hari began drinking the coconut water.
From that day on, Hari started visiting Ravi’s shop and drinking coconut water daily. One day, Hari came to Ravi’s shop and asked,
Hey, where did Ravi’s Uncle go today?
Hari quietly walked away from the shop. The next day, he returned to Ravi’s shop, but it was still closed.
Hey, Ravi’s Uncle has not even come today. What could have happened? I should go and check.
Hari began searching for Ravi’s Uncle by asking people for his address. Finally, he found Ravi’s Uncle, sleeping with a thin blanket in his house.
Uncle, what happened to you? You appear frail, and your business was closed for two or three days. So I came to see you.
Son, my health is not good.
Are you alone in the house? Is there no one to take care of you?
No one.
Don’t worry, Uncle. I will bring the doctor now.
Hari ran from the house but suddenly realized something. Wait, I don’t have any money! How will I pay the doctor? How can I help Ravi’s Uncle?
Thinking deeply, Hari spotted a large coconut tree nearby.
Hey, a magical tree, will you help me?
Yes, sure! What do you want? Asked the tree.
I don’t want anything for myself. Just heal my Ravi Uncle. He is very ill, and I don’t even have money to pay the doctor.
I can fulfill one wish for you. Either I can give you a lot of money, or I can cure your Ravi Uncle. Tell me, what do you want?
Just cure my Ravi Uncle, please.
Very well. Take this coconut water and feed it to him. He will be fine.
Hari thanked the tree and rushed back to Ravi’s house. Ravi got well after drinking the magical coconut water.
Hey, this coconut water is amazing! Where did you get it from? Ravi asked.
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Hari showed Ravi the magical coconut tree from the window.
Hari smiled, Its magic has ended… maybe.