I am not a liar

Once upon a time there lived a retired school teacher in a small village. In spite of his poor financial condition he used to teach the interested and needy students free of cost. He had great faith in Lord Krishna and the teachings of Bhagvat Gita. One day his wife complained, "There is nothing in the house today for us to eat. Get some grocery items from the shop. He is your friend and will surely lend you something." He became very upset at his condition. He went into his room, took out Bhagvat Gita and with a red pen struck the words "Yogakhemam Vahamyaham (I take care of my devotees)" from the 9th chapter. He said - "Krishna, you utter false words. You are a liar!".

Frustrated with the situation he left the house. He reached the grocer thinking that he would request him to lend something to him. The shopkeeper welcomed him and enquired about his family members. After talking for some time the teacher left the shop. The humble teacher couldn't ask for anything from the shopkeeper.

He was worried about his wife. "She will surely get angry to see my empty hands", he said to himself. In great despair he strolled the whole day here and there as he couldn't gather the courage to face his wife. In the evening he started for his home mentally preparing to face his wife's wrath.

As he reached home his wife darted at him angry words - "Don't you know how to treat children?". He was puzzled at her words. "What's the matter?", he asked. She replied, "In the afternoon one of your student came with all the grocery items that you had sent. He even arranged them neatly in the kitchen. While doing so he was weeping silently. Poor child! When I asked for the reason, with eyes full of tears he replied - Guruji punished me today. He then opened his mouth to revel a sharp cut on his tongue. The red cut was still oozing blood. He further said - Guriji says I am a liar. But tell him I do not lie." Her words left the teacher speechless.