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Akhilesh Chandra Srivastava is an author, storyteller, and seasoned technology leader. An engineer with over 35 years of professional experience—spanning procurement, supply chain, and digital transformation with organizations like HCL and Grant Thornton—he brings a deep understanding of complex systems and human leadership into his writing.…

The Golden Slab
How much wealth is enough—and what is the true purpose of being rich?
Dhanpat, a poor village boy from Rajasthan, grows into one of the wealthiest men in the country. Driven by childhood hunger, he spends his entire life accumulating riches, determined to secure a comfortable future for his family.
But when old age arrives, his vast fortune becomes a burden. Seeking peace, he follows his guru’s unusual advice: convert his entire wealth into a single gold brick and bury it safely in the ground.
What happens when the precious brick disappears? And what profound wisdom does his guru reveal through a simple brass replica?…