### The Wise Farmer and the Barren Land Once upon a time, in a small village surrounded by rolling hills, there lived a farmer named Ramu. He was known for his hard work and persistence. His farm, however, wasn’t vast or fertile like those of his neighbors. Ramu's land was dry and barren, and no matter how much effort he put into it, the crops were small and weak. People often pitied him, but Ramu believed that one day his farm would flourish. One year, the rains were late, and drought hit the village. Most farmers lost hope, but not Ramu. His neighbors ridiculed him, saying, "Why do you bother? Even the richest lands are giving up, and you are still working on your barren soil!" Ramu would just smile and continue to tend to his land. As the weeks passed, Ramu kept working. He would wake up before the sun, tilling the land, preparing it for the next season. Even without rain, he carefully conserved what little water he had, making sure his plants got a small drink. The...