📖 Chapter 7 – Lakshmi’s Big Day (She uses everything she learned to solve a big problem.)
🌅 A Morning of Strength
The sun slowly rose over Lakshmi’s quiet village.
The sky was painted in soft pink and orange colors.
Birds flapped their wings and sang their cheerful morning songs.
Lakshmi woke up before the sun.
She sat on her bed with a smile.
Every morning felt like a gift now.
She whispered, “Today will be special. I can feel it.”
She stretched her arms, washed her face, and drank a cool glass of water.
The water refreshed her body.
The chanting she did after gave peace to her heart.
Then she read a small story from her favorite book, which filled her mind with bright thoughts.
Finally, she stepped into the garden and exercised.
Running, stretching, jumping—her body felt alive with courage and energy.
Amma watched from the veranda.
“My Lakshmi has grown so strong,” she thought with pride.
Little did Lakshmi know—this morning was the beginning of her Big Day.
🚨 A Sudden Problem
After breakfast, the village bell rang loudly.
“Dong! Dong! Dong!”
Everyone rushed toward the square.
The headmaster of the school stood there looking worried.
“Children, parents, everyone—listen!” he called.
“Today was supposed to be our Annual Knowledge Festival. But we have a big problem.”
The crowd murmured. “What happened?”
The headmaster explained,
“The tent for the festival collapsed in the rain last night. The books, charts, and games we prepared are all wet. If we cannot fix it quickly, the festival will be canceled.”
The children gasped.
The festival was the most exciting event of the year—filled with learning, games, and sharing knowledge.
Lakshmi’s heart thumped. She had been waiting eagerly for this day.
Arjun whispered, “Oh no, all our hard work is gone.”
Meena cried, “We practiced so much. Now everything is spoiled.”
Everyone looked sad.
Some parents said, “Let’s just cancel. It’s too late to fix things.”
But inside Lakshmi, a spark of courage lit up.
She stepped forward.
“Headmaster, please don’t cancel. Give us a chance. We can solve this together.”
The headmaster raised his eyebrows.
“Lakshmi, do you think you can save the festival?”
Lakshmi took a deep breath.
“Yes. I will use everything I’ve learned. We can do it.”
🧠 The Power of Habits
The headmaster nodded. “Very well. You have until afternoon. Show us what you can do.”
Lakshmi gathered her friends under the banyan tree.
“Listen,” she said firmly. “We will not give up. Remember, we learned that small habits make us strong. Now is the time to use them.”
Arjun frowned. “But what can habits do? We need tents, books, decorations!”
Lakshmi smiled. “Wait and see.”
🌞 Lesson 1: Waking Early
“Because I wake up early, I already have energy and time,” Lakshmi explained.
“If we all start working right now, we can save hours before the festival begins.”
She looked around.
“Everyone, don’t waste a minute. Let’s begin!”
Her friends nodded. They realized that starting early was their first treasure.
🕊️ Lesson 2: Chanting for Peace
When they saw the broken tent and the wet books, many children panicked.
“We can’t do this! It’s too hard!” one boy cried.
Lakshmi closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
She began chanting softly. Her voice was calm and steady.
The others slowly joined her.
“Om… Om…”
The sound spread peace through their hearts.
The fear faded away.
Lakshmi opened her eyes.
“See? Chanting gives us peace. Now our minds are calm. With a calm mind, we can think clearly.”
💧 Lesson 3: Water for Strength
The children were thirsty from running around.
Some felt tired already.
Lakshmi ran to her house and returned with big pots of cool water.
“Drink,” she said. “Water gives us health. Without it, our bodies cannot work.”
Everyone drank and felt refreshed.
Their tired faces turned bright again.
📖 Lesson 4: Books for Imagination
“How will we replace the wet charts and posters?” Meena worried.
Lakshmi thought for a moment.
She remembered all the stories and knowledge she had read in books.
Books had filled her with ideas.
“We don’t need the old posters,” she said.
“Let’s create new ones! We will paint, draw, and write from our own knowledge.”
The children clapped.
“Yes! We can make it even better!”
Soon, the schoolyard was buzzing with creativity.
They painted suns, rivers, trees, and heroes.
They wrote poems, riddles, and facts from memory.
The festival was being reborn with imagination.
💪 Lesson 5: Exercise for Energy
The collapsed tent still lay in the middle of the yard.
It was heavy and wet.
The adults shook their heads. “Too difficult to lift.”
But Lakshmi gathered her friends.
“Exercise made our bodies strong. Let’s use our strength now.”
“1, 2, 3—Push!” she shouted.
Together, they lifted and tied the poles again.
They stretched ropes and balanced on stools.
They sweated and laughed, working like a team.
Finally, the tent stood tall once more.
Everyone cheered.
Lakshmi’s heart glowed.
“Exercise gave us courage and energy,” she whispered.
🎉 The Festival is Saved
By afternoon, the square looked alive again.
Bright charts and posters decorated the tent.
Fresh games and stalls were ready.
The headmaster walked in, amazed.
“What is this? The festival looks even better than before!”
Parents clapped. Children smiled.
The Knowledge Festival began with music and laughter.
Arjun whispered to Lakshmi,
“You really saved the day.”
Meena added,
“You used every habit you learned. That’s how we succeeded.”
Lakshmi smiled shyly.
“No, we saved the day. Together.”
🌟 The Lesson of the Big Day
That evening, when the festival ended, Amma hugged Lakshmi.
“My child, I am so proud. You turned a problem into an opportunity.”
Lakshmi said softly,
“Amma, I now understand. Habits are not just for myself.
They are treasures that can help everyone.”
Amma nodded.
“Yes, Lakshmi. And the biggest treasure is the courage to use them when it matters most.”
✨ Moral
Good habits prepare us for big challenges.
Courage, peace, health, imagination, and energy
turn problems into victories.
The real treasure of life is using what we learn to help others.
