Hardworking farmer struggles with debt from "summary" of Godan by Munshi Premchand
The hardworking farmer named Hori struggled under the weight of debt that seemed to grow larger with each passing day. He toiled tirelessly in his fields, hoping to earn enough to pay back what he owed to the moneylender. Despite his best efforts, the crops often failed, leaving him with even more debt to repay. Hori's wife, Dhania, did her best to support him by working alongside him in the fields, but it was never enough. The burden of debt weighed heavily on their shoulders, causing them constant worry and stress. Hori felt as though he was trapped in a never-ending cycle of poverty and debt, with no way out. As the debt continued to mount, Hori found himself making increasingly desperate decisions in an attempt to keep his head above water. He borrowed more money from the moneylender, agreeing to pay exorbitant interest rates that only served to deepen his financial troubles. Despite his struggles, H...
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