The Reward of Honesty

This short story revolves around a poor rickshaw puller who showed the best side of his character to a wealthy person. The person rewarded him with something valuable. What did the rickshaw puller do? What was his reward for honesty? Why did the wealthy man reward him? Find out the answers to all these questions by reading this interesting story.

The Story of Honesty in English

There was a rickshaw puller named Ram. He lived in a village with his family. He was poor and could not earn enough to support his family.

He ferried people on his rickshaw every day for ten hours and could barely meet the ends. Even though his condition was not good, he was an honest man.

Ram, the Honest Rickshaw Puller

One day, he was waiting for passengers near the city. A man came down running and panting. He was a wealthy businessman who lived in the city. He said, “Please take me to the railway station. My car has broken down. It is very urgent.”

Ram said, “Don’t worry sir. I will take you there as fast as I can.” He boarded the rickshaw and Ram did his best. Eventually, they reached the station on time. He thanked Ram, paid the fare and left.

He was Ram’s last passenger. He was returning home. He parked his rickshaw near beside his house. To his surprise, he found a small pouch on his rickshaw. He lifted it and found 50 gold coins inside.

He was surprised. He showed this to his wife. She was very happy that their condition will become better now.

Ram and his family ate dinner and went to sleep. Ram was unable to sleep that night. He cannot accept the gold coins as those do not belong to him.

The Pouch of Gold Coins Ram Found

The Reward for showing Honesty

He woke up the next day and told his wife that he will not keep the coins. He will return it to the owner. Her wife pleaded that these coins will change their lives but he was determined.

Ram took his rickshaw out and started to look for the man. He looked here and there. He also asked many people by describing the wealthy man. He then decided to go to the police station and seek help.

He was worried that the police might think differently. They may ask where he got the coins and other embarrassing questions. To his surprise, he saw the same businessman on the way to the police station.

He ran to him and gave the pouch. The man was surprised to see such an honest man. He counted the coins and found all of them.

The man insisted to meet Ram’s family. He saw how poor they were. He wanted to gift Ram money but Ram did not take any. He then wanted to give Ram a job but ram said he was not literate.

The man decided and told Ram to take full responsibility for his children. The man will send them to the best schools.

Years passed. Ram’s children have become adults now. They have good jobs and live with their father and mother. He taught his children not to forget their roots.

Moral of the Short Story on Honesty

The focus of this short story is honesty. Honesty is the best policy and it is always rewarded. An honest man is admired by all. Ram showed his honesty even if he was so poor. He was then actually rewarded with a good life later.

Tips for Parents

This Honesty Story for kids is a great way to teach how an honest man is rewarded for his deeds. Parents can follow the storyline and explain how a poor man can win the heart of a wealthy man by showing his honesty.