Are all men equal by nature? Are all of them made of the same earth by one workman?

Dr.Vijayalakshmi Aluri, Winner of World Bank’s Projects competition, Author, Social worker and Gynecologist, Sri Sri Holistic Multi specialty Hospitals, Hyderabad

“The Carpenter’s Lesson:Common Humanity”

In a small village nestled between the hills, there lived a wise old carpenter named Raheem. Known for his intricate handiwork, Raheem’s skill lay not just in his craftsmanship, but in his ability to carve stories into every piece he created.

One day, as villagers gathered to watch him work, a young boy approached him with a question. “Why are people so different from each other? Why do some think they’re better than others?”

Raheem paused, glancing at the wooden planks around him. “Bring me two pieces of wood,” he said. The boy brought a dark, sturdy oak and a lighter, softer pine.

Raheem placed both on his workbench. “Though they look different, both these woods come from the same earth and serve the same purpose.” He picked up his tools and began crafting.

As he worked, Raheem explained, “People are like these woods. We may come in different shapes, colors, and forms, but we’re all created from the same earth by the same hands. Our differences make…