In a world where entrepreneurship is often associated with big money and complex ideas, one young boy in India shows simple, clever and cultural understanding are very potent. A viral photo shows a barefoot boy standing next to a Shiva Lingam, offering blessings in exchange for ₹10. The caption states “Give ₹10, take blessings. Tried and tested a business plan.” It is a funny yet profound moment that has spread like wildfire and opened the hearts of many to discussion on childhood, society and how to take a business initiative.
The boy, wearing a black jacket and brown pants, stands beside a black stone Shiva Lingam – an essential symbol in Hinduism. A striking orange and red tapestry of flowers flutters behind him, lending a festive and spiritual glow to the scene. The boy situates himself, looking calm and self-assured, as he gives blessing to the passersby calling them to pay ₹10 for the gift of his goodwill. While the scene sounds playful, it really says more: a child’s capacity to view society, comprehend its traditions, and devise a means of participating, even at a profit.
"Give ₹10, take blessings." 😂
— Suraj Kumar Bauddh (@SurajKrBauddh) February 2, 2026
"Tried and tasted business plan." 🤣
The kid is intelligent. He has understood the crux of society and is doing accordingly. I hope he earns more. Just looking like a wow. pic.twitter.com/m02PHlKygq
The caption calls it a "tried and tested business plan," and many internet users echo this sentiment. In return for a little money, the boy offers something that may have emotional or cultural significance - blessings. In India, blessings are often sought at temples, from elders or at religious ceremonies. By providing a place of familiarity, the boy draws on a tradition that people respect and value: a shared feeling. It’s more than just paying money, it is knowing what people want and then finding a way to give them that. That is at the core of any successful business.
The photo has gone viral, with thousands of likes, shares and comments. Many commended the boy for his intelligence and self-confidence calling him a “natural entrepreneur.” Others joked that he had “understood the crux of society” and was “just looking like a wow.” Some users shared their memories of their childhoods growing up trying to make pocket money by doing little things selling drawings and helping one’s neighbors and setting up lemonade stands. The boy’s act was a reminder of the innocence and creativity that often fall by the wayside in daily life.
In India, religious symbols and acts are very much part of life. The Shiva Lingam is a sacred symbol of Lord Shiva; temple offerings are considered acts of devotion. By being on the Lingam side and giving blessings, the boy isn’t mocking tradition, he’s engaging in it, in his way. That fusion of tradition and innovation is what makes the moment so potent. It demonstrates how even children can take in culture mindfully and change the way that we see what’s beautiful in others, and how we can reinterpret society’s values through new eyes.
What’s the most impressive part is that the boy appears to have seen a model of adult behavior as he observed it. Some say he discovered people hand money at temples and exchange blessings through them. By providing a simple version of this experience, he also built a system that people could immediately recognize and interact with. This kind of observation is rare indeed, especially in children. It shows emotional intelligence, social awareness and a spark of imagination that on the one hand may in the future morph into something much greater.
This image of a boy offering blessings for ₹10 goes far beyond going viral, it’s an example of how children can learn to relate to their surroundings, from a form of understanding. Armed with one simple idea, a strong sense of place, and an entrepreneurial spirit, he started a business that made people smile, consider and appreciate. More important than great achievements in today’s global village are these small acts of intelligence, creativity and bravery that reveal themselves in the most unlikely of places. No matter how much he makes, he has already gained the respect and adoration of thousands and that’s a gift in itself.
