The family sought guidance from an elder in the neighboring village. The wise man explained, "The lantern tests the strength of relationships. It reveals truths, but never the context. Those who trust each other will overcome its trials; those who don't, fall apart."
Determined to restore their harmony, the family returned home. They lit the lantern one final time and placed it in the center of their room. This time, the glow revealed moments of love, sacrifice, and unity: Meena nursing Arjun through a fever, Ravi shaping pots late into the night, and Maya comforting her mother during difficult times.
Arjun turned to his parents. "We don't need a lantern to show us the truth. We need trust and understanding."
The family buried the lantern deep in the forest, vowing to never let mistrust divide them again. As they walked back home hand in hand, Maya said, "Together, we have enough light to guide us."