Small Story 647.

 Small Story 647.

Self-Dependence: A New Learning Journey

Ramappa came to visit Harish, the son of his friend Ramnath. Harish worked in the IT sector and was well-versed in mobile applications, online services, and data entry.

Ramappa had retired from the Civil Supplies Department at the age of sixty and had been retired for two years. He did not have much knowledge of the internet or mobile applications. However, he had slowly learned to use a smartphone and could manage many tasks on his own. Still, he wanted to learn a few more things, such as booking autos and taxis, submitting Form 15H to the bank, and making payments through GPay.

Since it was a holiday for Harish, Ramappa decided to visit him after calling in advance. His own son worked in a bank and was always busy with work and inspections. His grandson was studying in the final year of B.Sc. and Ramappa did not want to disturb him. His strong desire to learn motivated him to seek Harish’s help.

Harish, who was around thirty years old, was knowledgeable in information technology and had completed several IT courses. He lived in a comfortable apartment in the Gubbalala area.

When Ramappa arrived, Harish warmly welcomed him. Harish’s wife, Shalini, offered him some sweets because it was her birthday. After chatting for about ten minutes, Harish asked, “Uncle, please tell me one by one what you would like to learn.”

Ramappa began listing his doubts: auto bookings, Form 15H submission, GPay transfers from his bank account, and several other online services.

For the next hour, Harish patiently explained everything. Ramappa listened carefully, practiced the steps on his phone, and made notes for future reference. At the end, he thanked Harish sincerely.

Harish smiled and said, “Uncle, you are welcome anytime. I really appreciate your interest in learning. It is wonderful that you want to do things yourself instead of depending on others, especially when everyone is busy with their own responsibilities.”

Ramappa returned home feeling happy and confident. Seeing the satisfaction on his face, his wife Rohini smiled and said, “Your face tells me that your purpose was served today.”

Ramappa nodded and replied, “Yes, dear. Now I do not need to disturb others for every small task. I can do many things by myself.”

Rohini smiled and said, “I know your nature. You always want to learn, regardless of your age or shyness.”

Ramappa felt proud of himself. He realized that learning never stops and that self-dependence brings both confidence and happiness.

Moral: There is no age limit for learning. Self-dependence and a willingness to learn make life easier and more fulfilling.

K.Ragavan

20-6-26