Manikyam, a diligent dairy farmer, lived in a small village named Ratnagiri. He owned a few cows, buffaloes and goats. Every day, he sold milk in the nearby town, earning a steady income. Over time, he carefully saved and reinvested his earnings, gradually buying more cattle to expand his business.

Manikyam had an 8-year-old son named Sudhakar, who had a deep love for animals. One day, on his way home from school, Sudhakar found a small, injured puppy. Without a second thought, he brought it home, gently cleaned its wounds, applied medicine, and carefully bandaged them. ........