Kabuliwala

"Kabuliwala" is a Bengali short story by Rabindranath Tagore, depicting the bond between a young girl and a traveling vendor from Kabul, Afghanistan. The Kabuliwala is a warm, kind man who sells nuts and dried fruits and shares stories from his homeland. Over time, a friendship develops between him and the girl, symbolizing innocence, human connection, and the universal nature of caring beyond cultural boundaries. The story also explores themes of parenting, nostalgia, and the enduring power of simple human kindness.