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The Blue Umbrella by RUSKIN BOND

"The Blue Umbrella" is a beautiful and heartwarming story by Ruskin Bond that centers around a young girl named Binya who lives in a small village in the hills of northern India. The story explores the themes of greed, jealousy, and kindness, and celebrates the beauty of small acts of generosity and compassion.

The story begins with Binya walking through the forest on her way home from school, where she sees a group of tourists passing by. One of the tourists, a Japanese man, notices Binya's old and tattered umbrella and offers to buy it from her. However, Binya refuses the offer, as the umbrella is a precious possession that she received as a gift from her brother when he returned from the city.


The next day, the tourists leave the village, and Binya is surprised to find that the Japanese man has left behind a beautiful blue umbrella as a gift for her. Binya is overjoyed and excited to show off her new possession to her friends and neighbors. However, her joy is short-lived as Ram Bharosa, a local shopkeeper, becomes jealous of Binya's new umbrella and covets it for himself.

Ram Bharosa devises a plan to trick Binya into selling the umbrella to him, and he succeeds by offering her a large sum of money that she cannot resist. Binya is thrilled with the money and decides to use it to buy new clothes for herself and her younger brother. However, soon after she sells the umbrella, she realizes her mistake and regrets parting with her precious possession.

As the monsoon season arrives, Binya sees Ram Bharosa walking around the village with her blue umbrella, and she feels a sense of sadness and longing. She realizes that the money she received for the umbrella cannot compensate for her happiness and joy. Binya becomes withdrawn and depressed, and her friends notice the change in her demeanor.

One day, Binya's mother tells her that Ram Bharosa's son has fallen ill and needs an urgent operation, but the family does not have enough money to pay for it. Binya is moved by the plight of the family and decides to offer the money she received from selling the umbrella to help them pay for the operation.

Binya's act of kindness touches the hearts of the villagers, and they are inspired by her generosity and selflessness. The villagers come together to collect money to help the family pay for the operation, and they are successful in raising the required amount.

As Binya watches Ram Bharosa's son recover from the operation, she realizes that the true value of the blue umbrella lies not in its beauty or material worth but in the happiness and joy it can bring to others. Binya learns the important lesson that kindness and compassion are far more valuable than material possessions and that giving is often more rewarding than receiving.


In conclusion, "The Blue Umbrella" is a beautiful and touching story that celebrates the power of kindness and generosity. Through the character of Binya, Ruskin Bond highlights the importance of valuing what is truly important in life and reminds us that small acts of kindness can have a profound impact on the world around us.

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