Simplicity of Laal Bahaddur Shastri
This incident occured in the times of Lal Bahaddur Shastri. At that time, he was working as the home minister of the government. Shastriji was a simple man. It is impossible to compare him with today's politicians. Once he had to attend a function in neighbouring town. He didnt inform anyone of his trip. But his followers somehow came to know of this.
They arranged a grand welcome ceremony for him in railway station itself. Because Shastriji was to come in a train in first class compartment. They arranged for ceremony. But Shastriji came to know of this preparation. He didnt want all this. But people will not listen to him. Then ,he thought of a plan to get rid of this without telling anyone.
He travelled in train. Though he had to travel in first class compartment, he changed his mind and travelled in third class compartment. He reached his destination. From the window, he saw people are waiting with garlands anticipating Shastriji to come.
They were eagerly waiting for arrival of Shastriji. They didnt know of changed plan of Shastriji. Train arrived. All people rushed near the first class compartment. At that time, Shastriji was quitely descending the stair of third class compartment.
By seeing his behaviour, the policeman present there ,has grown suspicious. He didnt recognise Shastriji. He got hold of Shastriji and started asking questions. But Shastriji didnt answer. Then policeman started scolding Shastriji. At that time, hearing the chaos going on, a passerby's attention fell on them.
He recognised Shastriji. Hurriedly he came near the policeman and informed him about Shastriji. Then policeman started shaking in fear and apologised to Shastriji. Then Shastriji told him not to worry . He has done his duty efficiently. He announced a cash reward to police man on the spot and also he did the increment of that perticular policeman.
Moral : People may look simple. But the true value of them will come out later. So, we must not underestimate anyone.
This incident occured in the times of Lal Bahaddur Shastri. At that time, he was working as the home minister of the government. Shastriji was a simple man. It is impossible to compare him with today's politicians. Once he had to attend a function in neighbouring town. He didnt inform anyone of his trip. But his followers somehow came to know of this.
They arranged a grand welcome ceremony for him in railway station itself. Because Shastriji was to come in a train in first class compartment. They arranged for ceremony. But Shastriji came to know of this preparation. He didnt want all this. But people will not listen to him. Then ,he thought of a plan to get rid of this without telling anyone.
He travelled in train. Though he had to travel in first class compartment, he changed his mind and travelled in third class compartment. He reached his destination. From the window, he saw people are waiting with garlands anticipating Shastriji to come.
They were eagerly waiting for arrival of Shastriji. They didnt know of changed plan of Shastriji. Train arrived. All people rushed near the first class compartment. At that time, Shastriji was quitely descending the stair of third class compartment.
By seeing his behaviour, the policeman present there ,has grown suspicious. He didnt recognise Shastriji. He got hold of Shastriji and started asking questions. But Shastriji didnt answer. Then policeman started scolding Shastriji. At that time, hearing the chaos going on, a passerby's attention fell on them.
He recognised Shastriji. Hurriedly he came near the policeman and informed him about Shastriji. Then policeman started shaking in fear and apologised to Shastriji. Then Shastriji told him not to worry . He has done his duty efficiently. He announced a cash reward to police man on the spot and also he did the increment of that perticular policeman.
Moral : People may look simple. But the true value of them will come out later. So, we must not underestimate anyone.
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