Son Taught his Father
Life lessons through a tale
This is a story of a son who ill-treated his father. His son was watching this closely that how his grandfather was suffering. He found a way to convey the aftereffects to his father.
I discovered a profound lesson in the following story for those who believe that their wrongdoings will not have consequences for them. Please do share your thoughts.
Velan was a carpenter. He was living in a village. His mother dies a long time back. His aged father, Kuppan, lived with Velan. Kuppan was very weak. He could not even walk well. He was so weak. It was because Velan did not give him enough food. He had given his father a small earthen plate. Even a small quantity of rice on the plate appeared too much. Velan was an evilman. He was a drunkard also. After taking drinks, he abused his father badly.
Velan had a son. His name is Muthu. Muthu was just ten years old. He was a very good boy. He loved his grandfather. He had great respect for his grandfather. He did not like his father’s attitude and character because his father was oppressing his grandfather.
One day, Kuppan was eating his food from an earthen plate that his son had given him. The earthen plate fell. The plate broke into pieces. The food also dropped on the floor. Velan was working at the other end of the room. He saw the broken plate. He was very angry with his father and used very harsh words to abuse his father. The older man felt bad about what happened. He was sorry for his mistake. Velan’s words wounded him very deeply.
Velan’s son, Muthu, saw this. He did not like his father. His father was ill-treating his grandfather. He was afraid to speak against his father. He was sad about his grandfather. But he was not powerful enough to stand in support of his grandfather.
The next day, Muthu took some of his father’s carpentry tools and a piece of wood. He worked with the tools to make a wooden plate. His father saw him working.
“What are you making, Muthu?” he asked.
“I am making a wooden plate!” replied Muthu.
“A wooden plate! What for?” asked his father.
“I am making it for you, father. When you grow old, like my grandfather, you will need a plate for food. A plate made from soil may break very easily. Then, I may scold you severely.
So, I want to give you a wooden plate. It may not break so quickly.”
The carpenter was shocked to hear this. Only now, he realized his mistake. His father was kind to Velan. He had looked after Velan very well. Now, he was old. Velan was treating his father severely. Velan was now very sad about his behaviour. He realized his mistakes. He then became a different person.
From that day, Velan treated his father with great respect. He gave up drinking, too. Velan learned a lesson from his son.
It would be best if you honoured your parents at all times. It is your duty. It brings you their blessings.
