The Greedy Brother and the Star-Fruit Tree

Once upon a time, there were two brothers. The older brother was known for his greediness, while the younger brother was humble and content with what he had. One day, the younger brother discovered a magical star-fruit tree in his backyard. The tree was said to grant wealth and prosperity to anyone who possessed it. Excited by the possibilities, the younger brother shared the news with his older brother. However, the older brother, driven by his greed, refused to believe in the tree's power. He thought that his younger brother was playing a trick on him. But as time went on, the younger brother's wealth began to grow. He became prosperous and lived a life of luxury. On the commemoration of their father's death, the younger brother invited his older brother to his house. Reluctantly, the older brother and his wife accepted the invitation. To their surprise, they arrived at a magnificent mansion. The younger brother had indeed become very rich. Curious about his brother's sudden wealth, the older brother asked him how he had acquired it all. The younger brother happily shared the story of the star-fruit tree. He explained how he had traded his fortune for the tree and how it had brought him endless riches. Greedily, the older brother and his wife offered to trade all their wealth for the star-fruit tree. Eager to acquire the tree, the older brother and his wife moved into the younger brother's house. When the raven came to collect the star fruits, the older brother made the same plea. The raven instructed him to bring a 1-meter long bag. Driven by his greed, the older brother asked his wife to make a much longer bag. Ignoring the warning signs, he filled the bag with gold and even stuffed his pockets with more. As they flew back home, the weight of the gold became too much for the raven to bear. In a tragic turn of events, the raven swayed, and the greedy brother fell straight into the sea with his bag and pockets full of gold. Unable to let go of his greed, he sank to the bottom of the sea, never to be seen again. The moral of the story is that greed can lead to one's downfall. The younger brother, content with what he had, found happiness and prosperity. Meanwhile, the older brother's insatiable greed cost him his life. In conclusion, the tale of the greedy brother and the star-fruit tree serves as a reminder to be grateful for what we have and to avoid the pitfalls of greed. It teaches us that true wealth lies in contentment and not in the pursuit of material possessions.