The Dream Debt

A witty and timeless Punjabi folktale for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. The Dream Debt is a funny story about quick thinking, clever arguments, and what happens when someone tries to turn a dream into reality. In a village in Punjab, a wealthy landlord enjoys showing off his cleverness and making life difficult for others. One morning, he stops a poor farmer and makes an extraordinary claim: the farmer owes him five hundred gold coins. Why? Because in the landlord’s dream, the farmer borrowed the money and promised to repay it the next day. What follows is a delightful battle of wits between the landlord and the farmer, as the farmer finds a simple but brilliant way to answer an argument that makes no sense at all. Filled with humour, village life, and a satisfying twist, this traditional Indian folktale celebrates calm thinking, fairness, and the power of meeting foolishness with wisdom rather than anger. This episode is perfect for bedtime listening, family storytime, classroom discussions about logic and problem-solving, or anyone who enjoys Indian folktales, trickster tales, and stories with clever endings. If your child loves funny stories, witty characters, and tales where intelligence triumphs over arrogance, this one is for you. 🌿 Support the podcast and help us share more stories: www.oaktreebooks.in/oaktreestories 🎨 Inspired by the story? Share your drawings, paintings, crafts, LEGO creations, or other artwork with us here: www.oaktreebooks.in/oaktreestories 📲 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @oaktreestories New episodes every Monday.