CREATING THE WORLD

  Once there was a boy named Arjun, who lived in a bustling city with his family. Arjun was a curious child with a passion for technology, but he struggled in school, especially with math. Numbers felt confusing, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t keep up with his classmates. His grades were often lower than expected, and his parents grew increasingly concerned. In 8th grade, when final exams came around, his parents and grandfather encouraged him to seek help from his cousin, Priya, who was known for her excellent grades. They often compared him to her, telling him, “Look at Priya! She studies hard and always scores above 95%.” Though it hurt him, Arjun quietly accepted their words, feeling like he could never meet their expectations. Despite his efforts, Arjun scored only 89% in his exams. His father, disappointed and angry, scolded him harshly and even punished him physically. The words that hurt him the most were his father’s: “You’ll never be successful if you don’t...