Business Ethics From a Flower

Spent weekend away from the bustle of city life.
Drenched my self in the peace,serenity showered by mother nature on the outskirts of mumbai.

when i was having a conversation with my friend's mother sitting on the stairs of a temple, a young,bright girl approached us with flowers in her hand, which are offered to the local deity.
Since we did not want it, we asked her to go. but she did not.
She kept on convincing us to buy them. we really did not want it.
But, respecting her selling skills, decided to give her the money worth the flower without taking the flower. Did so and requested her to go and sell it to someone else so that she could make some extra money that day.

Even after repeatedly asking she did not move.
She hesitated.She apeared surprised, confused.

But she moved us ,certainly  with her act. I could make out the reason from her innocent face.

She knew that its unethical to take money without offering the service.

she stood there  for a long time.we were taken aback by her simplicity and self respect.
she might never get to see the business school ,not even have her primary education.but she has learnt the fundamentals of business.She might never know what "Best Practices"  means,without realizing she is following them in her own small business.

I am overwhelmed by the fact that at such a young age,she maintains high level of intellectual integrity.
she knows her business and life well.
Closing here ,wishing that flower the very best.
May she bloom and her fragrance be smelt by the world.