The Tale of Krishna and the Fruit Vendor

One day in the village of Gokul, a fruit vendor arrived, calling out, “Fruits! Fresh fruits!” Little Krishna, who was just a small child, heard her voice and was excited to have some. He ran to her with a handful of grains, as he had seen others trade grains for goods.

The fruit vendor, charmed by Krishna’s innocence and beauty, smiled as he extended his tiny hands filled with grains. But being so young, Krishna’s little fingers couldn’t hold much, and most of the grains slipped through his fingers as he handed them to her.

The vendor, captivated by Krishna’s innocence, accepted the few grains he offered, knowing it was hardly worth the fruits she would give in return. With a warm heart, she filled Krishna’s hands with fruits, delighted to see him so happy.

**Moral:** The story of Krishna and the fruit vendor teaches us the value of selfless giving and kindness. When we give with a pure heart, without expecting anything in return, we are often rewarded in ways we may never anticipate. True generosity is measured not by the material worth of what we give, but by the love and sincerity with which we offer it. Acts of kindness, no matter how small, bring blessings beyond measure.

When she looked back into her basket, she was astonished—it was now overflowing with precious jewels, diamonds, and gold! Her humble offering to the divine child had brought her blessings beyond measure.

This simple act of kindness and Krishna’s divine grace taught everyone that true generosity and love come from the heart, and what one gives selflessly often returns manyfold.