Athai Kamakathaikal

Frustrated and disheartened, Kumar approached Thambi, questioning if he had done something wrong. Thambi, with a gentle smile, encouraged Kumar to continue caring for the seedling without expecting immediate results. "Bamboo trees," Thambi explained, "take their time to grow. They spend five years developing their roots deep into the earth before they sprout above the ground. It requires patience and faith."