The Useless Slate
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The Useless Slate
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A wealthy landlord named Shravanananda is blessed with a son, Yashasvi, after years of prayers and rituals. When the time comes for the child's formal initiation into education (Aksharabhyasam), the landlord orders a lavish, diamond-studded gold slate and a silver slate pencil from a goldsmith. However, during the ceremony, the silver pencil fails to leave a single mark on the smooth gold surface. Frustrated, the young boy bursts into tears.
To console him, Shravanananda takes Yashasvi on a chariot ride through the town. Along the way, they see poor children sitting under a tree, happily writing letters on ordinary stone slates with limestone pencils. Fascinated, Yashasvi insists on having the same set. The landlord immediately has a servant fetch a stone slate and chalk pencil for his son, who delights in finally being able to draw lines. Pleased to see his child happy, the landlord conducts the Aksharabhyasam the following day using the humble stone slate.
Moral:
True value lies in utility and purpose, not in price or luxury. Even the most expensive item is worthless if it cannot perform its intended function.