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In a quiet village in colonial India, there lived a wealthy and somewhat arrogant merchant named Rajesh. Known for his vast riches and grand lifestyle, Rajesh often boasted about his wealth and his ability to handle any challenge thrown his way. One day, during a casual conversation, his friend Ramesh decided to teach him a lesson in humility.

Ramesh: "Rajesh, you always speak of your wealth with such pride. But I wonder, could you gather 500 rupees in two weeks without using any of your existing assets or influence?"

Rajesh, with a confident smirk, replied, "500 rupees? That’s nothing! I can gather that amount easily within two weeks."

Ramesh, knowing the value of 500 rupees in those days, smiled and said, "Alright, Rajesh. Let's see if you can do it. Remember, you can’t use your current wealth or ask for help from your wealthy friends. Good luck!"

Rajesh shook Ramesh’s hand, still confident in his ability to meet the challenge. But as the days went by, he realized just how difficult the task was. He couldn’t simply sell his...