The Strength of a Poor Mother and Her Daughter
In a small village surrounded by dusty roads and broken huts lived a poor woman named Sita and her young daughter Anjali. Their house was made of mud and straw, with a leaking roof that cried during every rainy season. They had very little, but they had each other, and that was their greatest wealth.
Sita's husband had died years ago due to illness. After his death, life became a daily struggle. Sita worked as a cleaner in rich houses and sometimes washed clothes by the river to earn a few coins. Her hands were always rough, and her back often ached, but she never complained. All she cared about was her daughter's future.
Anjali was only ten years old, thin and quiet, with big hopeful eyes. She loved going to school, even though her uniform was old and torn. Other children sometimes laughed at her broken shoes and faded dress, but Anjali never answered them with anger. She believed her mother's words:
"Education is the light that can remove all darkness."
Every morning, Sita woke up before sunrise. She cooked a little rice, packed some for Anjali, and walked miles to work. Many days she returned home tired and hungry, but she smiled whenever Anjali ran to her with school stories and dreams.
One evening, Anjali returned home crying. Her school teacher had announced that students must pay fees for books and exams. Without payment, Anjali would not be allowed to attend classes anymore.
Sita's heart sank. She barely earned enough for food. That night, she did not eat. She lay awake, staring at the broken roof, thinking of ways to save her daughter's education.
The next morning, Sita went door to door asking for extra work. Some people ignored her. Some insulted her. But one kind woman allowed Sita to work longer hours. Sita worked day and night, washing dishes, scrubbing floors, and cleaning yards. Her hands cracked and bled, but she did not stop.
Anjali noticed her mother's pain. One day she said softly,
"Ma, I can stop school and help you."
Sita held her tightly and said,
"No, my child. My pain is nothing if your future is bright."
After weeks of hard work, Sita managed to collect enough money to pay the school fees. Anjali returned to school with joy in her heart and respect for her mother in her eyes.
Years passed. Anjali studied hard. She topped her class again and again. Teachers praised her intelligence and dedication. When she completed school, she received a scholarship to continue higher studies in the city.
The day Anjali left for college, Sita stood at the bus stop, hiding her tears. She gave her daughter a small cloth bag and said,
"Inside is my blessing. Never forget who you are and where you came from."
Life in the city was not easy for Anjali, but she remembered her mother's sacrifices. She studied late nights, worked part-time jobs, and never wasted a moment. After years of struggle, Anjali became a doctor.
On the day of her first salary, Anjali returned to the village. She rebuilt their old hut into a small, strong house. She held her mother's worn hands and said,
"Ma, this success is yours."
Sita's eyes filled with tears—not of pain, but of pride.
Moral:
A mother's sacrifice and love can change even the poorest destiny. Hard work, patience, and education can turn suffering into success.
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