The Downfall of a Father with a Government Official Son

While a man was finishing work, receiving 700 rupees in daily wages from his employer, he received news that his son had passed the civil service exam in the city.

He immediately declared to his employer that he would quit, using his son's success as a pretext that he no longer needed to do menial labor.

While congratulating him on his son's success, the employer sensed arrogance in the man's attitude.

He emphasized human humility, saying, "You must never be arrogant. Even great kings have fallen due to arrogance."

The employer then showed his consideration by saying, "If you ever face difficulties, come to the farm and me anytime."

Two months later, the man cautiously returned to his employer, asking if he could get a job.

The man asked his son, "I've been working in the city for two months; when will you call your father?" but the son refused to support him, saying, "As I said I would marry after getting a government job, I got married, and my living expenses have increased significantly."

This situation bitterly shows the reality of how time passes and human hearts change, teaching the lesson that arrogance about money and success can ultimately lead to being left alone.