The Curiosity of Ruh

    By pradhandiya2002

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    19 Mar, 2024

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    Ruh was a young girl from a small orthodox village where women were forbidden to be educated. However, she had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Her friend Mahin, who attended school, would share his lessons with her, kindling a small flame of curiosity within her.

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    This clandestine education continued for years. Ruh's curiosity, far from being quenched, only grew stronger. Mahin was her sole window to the world outside, and she hungrily absorbed whatever knowledge he could bring her way.

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    One day, her father discovered her secret. Infuriated, he forbade her from leaving the house, intending to snuff out her ambitions. However, her mother, aware and supportive of Ruh's aspirations, decided to help her.

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    Ruh's mother handed her some money and her gold bangles, urging her to flee and pursue her dreams. Overwhelmed, Ruh left her home at dawn, stepping into the vast unknown world with a heart full of hope and determination.

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    Life outside her village was harder than she'd imagined. With limited resources and no formal education, she struggled to survive. However, she found solace in teaching others, using the knowledge she had acquired from Mahin.

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    As Ruh taught, she also learned. She managed to scrape by, nurturing her dream of becoming a scientist and making a meaningful difference in the world. Her determination and dedication remained undeterred.

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    One day, a letter arrived at her humble abode. The government had recognized her efforts and offered her a scholarship to join any institute of her choice. Ecstatic, Ruh decided to study science, her lifelong passion.

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    Years of dedication and hard work paid off as Ruh emerged as a successful scientist. Her journey, marked with significant struggles and obstacles, was a testament to her indomitable spirit. She had finally achieved her dream.

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    Eventually, she decided to visit her home village. Her father, still orthodox in his beliefs, refused to accept her. However, her mother, with tears of joy, embraced her successful daughter.

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    In a surprising turn of events, Mahin, now a successful entrepreneur, offered her a proposal. He had always admired her courage and determination, and now he wanted to spend his life with her.

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    Ruh, who had always shared a special bond with Mahin, accepted his proposal. They embarked on a new journey together, their love story as extraordinary as their individual journeys. Ruh's story was one of courage, determination, and the power of knowledge.