Kishore and Sushma were a loving couple blessed with twin sons—Sahil and Rishu. Though they were born on the same day, the two boys couldn’t have been more different. Their faces, habits, and even their outlook on life were like night and day.
It was a quiet Sunday morning. Kishore woke up early and stepped out into the living room. There, sitting on the couch with books spread around him, was Sahil.
“Sahil, you’re up early today. What’s the matter?” asked Kishore, pleasantly surprised.
“Papa, I have a Hindi class test tomorrow, and Mom needs my English project in two days. So I thought I’d get an early start,” Sahil replied earnestly.
Just then, Sushma entered the room carrying breakfast.
“Look at this boy,” she said proudly. “Sahil has bathed and already started studying. And where is Rishu? He woke up just as early but ran off to play badminton with his friends!”
No sooner had she spoken than Rishu burst in, drenched in sweat.
“Mom, I’m starving! Give me breakfast quickly,” he said, panting.
“You’re soaked in sweat! Take a bath first. Then you’ll get breakfast,” she scolded gently.
“Oh Mom! Even on a holiday, you don’t let me relax. I only get one day off a week, and you make me bathe early and force me to study. There’s a whole day ahead to study!”
Kishore, overhearing this, stepped in. “Rishu, your test is tomorrow. You should prepare first, just like Sahil. Everything else can wait.”
“Papa, I’ll study too! I still have the whole day.”
“My son,” Kishore said calmly, “those who don’t do their work on time often regret it later. Whether it’s work, food, or play—everything should be done on time. Only then can you succeed in life. Learn to manage your time like Sahil.”
With that, Kishore left for some important work, saying, “I’ll be back in the evening and will listen to both of your Hindi lessons.”
As the day went on, Sahil finished his Hindi revision and began crafting his English project. Rishu, however, got distracted by television. Later, his friends came to call him.
“Rishu! We’re waiting to play badminton. You’re watching TV?”
Excited, Rishu called out, “Mom! I’m going out to play!”
Sushma warned him, “If you go now, when will you study? Your marks will fall.”
“I’ll study in the evening! The test is not today, and the project’s not due till later. It all depends on luck anyway!” he replied and ran off with his friends.
Evening arrived. Kishore returned home and was pleased to see Sahil had not only finished his Hindi revision but also decorated his English project beautifully.
“Well done, Sahil!”
Sushma looked around. “This Rishu is nowhere to be seen…”
Just then, Rishu entered, bat in hand.
“You’ve been playing all day!” Kishore said, frowning. “You haven’t even bathed or studied, have you?”
“Oh Papa! You’re always talking about studies. It’s only evening. I’ll study now.”
But Rishu had made this promise many times before—and always failed to keep it.
The next day, results came in. Sahil scored high marks and received praise from his teacher. Rishu, on the other hand, was scolded severely for poor performance and incomplete work. When they returned home, Sushma was disappointed.
“Rishu, have some shame! Your brother is your twin, yet he manages everything on time, while you keep delaying and end up behind.”
That evening, Kishore reviewed their test scores and shook his head. “Rishu, I expected this from you—poor marks in both Hindi and English. Weren’t you going to finish the project ‘tomorrow’?”
“Papa, maybe it’s just bad luck…”
Kishore placed a hand on Rishu’s shoulder and said gently, “Son, those who waste time and rely on luck will never progress. Sahil used his time wisely, and see the result. We make our own luck by how we spend our time. I believe in you, Rishu. I hope you’ll understand and change.”
Rishu looked down, ashamed but thoughtful.
“You’re right, Papa. I’ve learned my lesson. From today onward, I’ll manage my time and make you proud—just like Sahil.”
You may also like : Hindi Short Stories For Class 1 with Moral
What We learned from this story?
Time is the most valuable resource. Those who use it wisely succeed, and those who waste it fall behind. Don’t leave for tomorrow what should be done today.