The story revolves around a character named Shivaram, who works in a society washing cars and bikes. One morning, he visits the narrator to share some news. He is excited because his son has passed his tenth grade with a score of 66%. This is a significant achievement for Shivaram, as he expresses his pride in his son, stating that it is the highest education in their family. Shivaram visits for the first time inside the narrator's house, feeling a bit shy but eventually sits down and presents a box of sweets to celebrate his son's achievement. Despite the narrator's initial attempt to downplay the score, Shivaram is genuinely thrilled, focusing on the progress his son has made over the years without failing any classes. Shivaram acknowledges that his son may not be exceptionally smart, but he finds joy in his consistent improvement each year. The story highlights themes of parental pride, societal expectations, and the value of education, emphasizing that success can be defined in various ways, not just by high scores.

by Ashwin Majithia in Gujarati Motivational Stories

Writen by Ashwin Majithia

Category Motivational Stories