Kural #434

Story behind this kural

In a small village nestled beside a whispering forest, lived two farmers, Arun and Bala. Arun was known for his bountiful harvests, always diligently tending his fields. Bala, however, possessed a quick temper and often blamed others for his misfortunes. One season, a swarm of locusts descended upon the village. Arun, upon seeing the insects, immediately organized the villagers to build a protective barrier around his crops. He worked tirelessly, and his harvest was largely spared. Bala, enraged that the locusts had damaged his crops, flew into a rage. He accused his neighbors of not warning him, even though they had. His anger blinded him to the fact that he had neglected his own fields, leaving them vulnerable. He spent his days in bitter complaints instead of seeking solutions. As winter approached, Arun had plenty to eat, while Bala faced starvation. Arun offered Bala food, but Bala, consumed by resentment, refused the help. He preferred to wallow in his perceived injustices.