Introduction In the heart of an ancient Indian epic, the noble warrior Arjuna, accompanied by his divine charioteer Krishna, raised a question that had long lingered in his mind: “Who is the noblest giver in the land?” Without pause, Krishna named Karna—Arjuna’s rival on the battlefield. The answer struck Arjuna like a silent blow. Though he said nothing, his pride bristled. Could it be true that his rival surpassed him not only in valor, but in generosity, too? Krishna, as always, sensed Arjuna’s inner turmoil. Days passed. Then one evening, as they rode across the horizon, Krishna pointed to two distant mountains, their peaks shimmering in the golden light of dusk. Slowly, they transformed—solid gold from base to crest. “Arjuna,” Krishna said, “you must distribute these two mountains of gold to the poor villagers below. Do not stop until you have given away every last pebble.” Arjuna’s Effort Driven by the desire to outshine Karna and prove his worth, Arjuna gathered the villagers an...
Being Indian, we have not heard of Benjamin Franklin much but he was a founding father of the United States (US). He was a child prodigy and had invented numerous inventions. His inventions include the lightning rod, bifocals, long arm, and the Franklin stove. Due to his contributions toward mankind and the United States, it was decided to publish his photo on 100 US dollars. His face appears on U.S. postage more than any other notable American except George Washington. He was also a leading political theorist, author, politician, postmaster, Freemason, scientist, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. Benjamin Franklin also earned the title of " The First American " for his contributions. There are so many things to tell about Benjamin Franklin but that is not a topic for today. Today we will indulge in the basic tenets of his character and how he built his personality. In his autobiography, he explained how he created a system to develop his character wh...