Chapter 9 – The Festival of Growth (The village celebrates her journey.) A Morning of CelebrationThe sun rose over Lakshmi’s village, brighter than usual. Birds chirped joyfully, and the morning breeze carried the scent of flowers. Today was not just any day. It was the day the village had decided to celebrate growth—the growth of courage, kindness, and learning. And the festival honored Lakshmi’s journey. Lakshmi woke up, feeling her heart flutter with excitement. She had never imagined that her small daily habits—waking early, chanting, drinking water, reading, and exercising—would one day bring such joy to everyone. She