“155th story”
First published: Aug.13.2020
Mr. Rasti bought some furniture. He hired two men to deliver the furniture to his place. They asked Mr. Rasti to pay them four hundred, for their labor.
Mr. Rasti bargained, and finally, they agreed to finish the job for three hundred.
When the job was done, Mr. Rasti paid three hundred to one of the guys. That guy thanked Mr. Rasti, then put one hundred in his pocket and gave two hundred to the other guy.
Mr. Rasti couldn’t ignore what he saw and said: “I thought you guys were partners, and it was one hundred fifty for each of you?!”
That guy said: “Yes, we are partners. But my friend has two children and is in debt; he needs the money more than me. I have only one kid and no debt.”
Mr. Rasti took one hundred out of his pocket and said: “Sorry, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have bargained. Here is your share. Now you both made two hundred each.”
That guy got very happy and gave his partner fifty dollars.
Mr. Rasti was so amazed at the generosity of this young man. He had never seen anything like this. He thought to himself: “Generosity needs a big heart, not a big pocket. Everyone can become rich, but not all can be unstinting. Becoming rich is a skill, but becoming generous is attainment. Everyone can be educated, but not all can gain knowledge. Becoming educated is a talent, but growing informed needs virtue. Everyone lives, but not all live beautifully. Living is a habit, but living beautifully is excellent.
What an epic story Ma’am 🤗💖
Indeed we live just half. To live full needs a skill that can be learned from heart only, not by mind.
Have a blessed day Ma’am 💖💕💖
Thanks dear Saba. Appreciate your beautiful comment. Have a great weekend.💗💕❤️
My utmost pleasure Ma’am 💖💕💖
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The lesson is so subtle that some of us need to have it pointed out. Good job.
Thanks sweetheart, appreciate your kind visit. Have a nice weekend.❤️
Nice lessons
Thanks Sunith dear. That’s very kind of you.🌺
This is such a beautiful post with great lessons for everyone. I love this line, “Becoming rich is a skill, but becoming generous is attainment.”
Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.
It means a lot to read your beautiful and kind feedbacks. Have a nice weekend dear.❤️
Excellent story thanks for sharing.
Love you.❤️
beautiful story on generosity, subhanAllah.
If i read correctly the Persian tin title, it is written- “Zeba Zindagi Gardan ba-Sayaar Aala Ast”.
Persian and Urdu/Hindi have lots of common words. In India, “Zeba, Zindagi, Aala” are often used and surprisingly, “Ast” is a common occurrence in Sanskrit.
oh, feeling so glad that the comment did not go into spam again. shukr alhamdulillah
thank you, dear Laleh, for sharing such a wonderful story, mashallah. 😊
You’re an awesome friend.🌺
It’s my pleasure. 🌹🌹🌹
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😂😂😂 me too.🌺
ya. Mashallah!!
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Thanks Atul dear. Yes you read it correctly. It’s great to be kind and generous like the guy in the story. When I hear Indians or Pakistani people talk, I mention some words that I know.😂 It’s exciting. Thanks for your kindness.🌹🌺🌷
you are welcome Laleh,
yes indeed. and may Allah swt grant us all generosity like that guy. Ameen.
so nice of you to mention those words. it feels like being at home and listening the stories from grandparents. it also helps in memorizing and internalizing some good Persian words in our vocab.
Alhamdulillah. You are kind too, Laleh.
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All the people that have been generous to me were not very rich. Generosity is a property of the heart not of the purse. <3
I agree with you. It’s very hard for some rich people to donate out of heart and it’s so unfortunate that many donates to pay less tax. Thank you my dear.
Beautiful story.
Yes to be generous big and kind heart is needed. 👌👌💕
Appreciate your kind visit dear.🌺❤️
Another beautiful and heartwarming story of the goodness in each one of us <3
You’re so supportive and kind I’m grateful dear Rosaliene.❤️
What a beautiful story about one man’s big, kind, selfless and generous heart. It’s nice to be reminded that there are phenomenal people out there in the world.
Thanks so much dear friend for sharing your beautiful comment.❤️
You’re welcome, Laleh 🙂
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money for nothing
ego
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tantum ergo sum
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That action I call a compassionate heart to the other.
Thank you azizam. Have a great weekend.
Ma sha Allah. Your stories are a gem. Happy that I get to read them. Subhan Allah.
I am so grateful dear, appreciate your kind words means a lot.
I share all your stories with my family. Jazak Allah Khair
I am flattered, thank you.
There are too many people grabbing all they can in life instead of being generous and gracious.
😂😂😂 you’re absolutely right Sean. Thanks for your kind visit.❤️
Lovely story on generosity Laleh!
Thanks Crissy dear. God bless.🌺🌹❤️
Being happy is brilliant. And peaceful and satisfied is just another level of good. May Allah grant you happiness.
You too my dear friend. Best wishes.🌺🌷🌸
This is a lesson we could all learn. <3
You are beautiful, Anna.
A beautiful story… <3
Thanks so much Bette dear.❤️
A wonderful story! And a good reminder of how much more we could be doing for others. 🙂
That’s very nice of you dear, means a lot.❤️
Thank you very much for following my blog and God bless you.
My pleasure dear. You too.👏
La generosità è una qualità che solo gli animi nobili hanno.
Awww that’s beautiful thanks dear.
a fool parted
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in his own ayes
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the story is about hajib or is it jihad?
I don’t understand your comment, lol. It has nothing to do with what u wrote.
i was pondering as to whether the iranian female rock climber was forgetful or a true rebel. eh?
She was forced to say those lies as confessions. This government terrorizes every one. The revolution has to happen.
well it did happen , in fact in 1979 when the ayatollahs and mullahs evicted the shah from his peacock throne. aka reza pahvali died in egypt. us should not have placed him there tho eh? yes revolutions to come dear lady.
And another revolution is happening in Iran and finally we will be free of mullahs.
religion is important, but so too is the freedom to be open and honest and indeed transparent.
Freedom of choice
sometimes. sometimes there is just no choice . sit relax and listen to the breeze and the time pass away.
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I wish my pocketbook could be as generous as my heart and Mr Rastis (my heart ).. Great story as always 💗
Appreciate your kindness dear Cindy.💝
It’s always a pleasure Laleh!
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It’s always very enriching to read your stories! Many thanks:)
You’re always super kind my dear friend.❤️
Another excellent lesson for us, Laleh. I must have missed this one when you first shared it in 2020. (Must have been after I broke my leg and couldn’t get to the computer!)
Sorry to hear that you were injured, I guess I missed that part. Thanks so much Janet.❤️
What a great story and lesson for each of us to take to heart! Thank you for sharing, and I’d like to reshare this in my page.
Appreciate your kindness dear.🙏
Living beautifully in excellence, loving graciously in humility! A lovely share!
Thanks so much Warren.🙏
Inspiring message! May each of take this lesson to heart. Blessings to you Laleh.
Have a wonderful weekend dear.🙏