Emotional Stories

The Story of Devi and Arjun

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In a small village in India, young Arjun and his gentle grandmother, Devi, cherished (to hold dear ) their modest existence. Devi, always serene, sold vegetables at the local market from her small but colorful stall, which was their lifeline.

Each morning, Arjun would ensconce (establish firmly in a position) himself by her side, arranging the produce meticulously before he hastened (hurried) off to play.

Market days were long and often steeped in tedium (boredom), but Devi’s days were alleviated (made easier) by the convivial (friendly) interactions with her customers and the lachrymose (tearful, sad) yet sweet tales she shared with Arjun. Their simple life was marked by tranquility and a plethora (an excess) of small joys that enriched their humble existence.

Despite the perennial (everlasting; constant) challenges and modest earnings, Devi and Arjun’s lives were imbued (infused, filled with) with solace (comfort in sorrow) and contentment. Their routine, though unvaried and occasionally monotonous, was also replete (filled) with moments of felicity (intense happiness).

Devi, with her altruistic (selfless) spirit, found fulfillment not in material wealth but in the steadfast (loyal) companionship of her grandson. Together, they navigated their frugal (thrifty; economical) but contented life, exemplifying that true wealth lies not in possessions but in relationships and simple, heartfelt moments.

English Words you learned & Revised in this story

cherished (to hold dear), ensconce (establish firmly in a position), hastened (hurried), tedium (boredom), alleviated (made easier), convivial (friendly), lachrymose (tearful, sad), plethora (an excess), perennial (everlasting; constant), imbued (infused, filled with), solace (comfort in sorrow),
replete (filled), felicity (intense happiness), altruistic (selfless), steadfast (loyal), frugal (thrifty; economical).

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