Chapter 1: The Incident

In a small village near Siddhapur lived an eighteen-year-old named Babu, who belonged to a humble Kathiyara community, known for their woodcutting skills. Following in his father's footsteps, he ventured into the forest to gather and chop dry wood, earning just enough to afford two meals of bread and dal.

One fateful day, while he was chopping at a thick, gnarled tree trunk, an unexpected accident occurred. As he swung his ax with all his might, a fragment of iron flew from it, piercing the inside of Babu’s right thigh like an arrow, tearing through his trousers and embedding itself deep within his flesh.

The pain was excruciating, akin to the discomfort we feel when a wooden splinter embeds itself in our skin. Despite not bleeding visibly, the intensity of the pain demanded his full attention. From a medical standpoint, it’s essential to remove any foreign object, as neglecting it could lead to severe complications or infections. Babu, feeling the sting, returned home after a day