The Bet (Part 01) by Anton Chekhov || Hindi Audiobook

"The Bet" by Anton Chekhov is a short story about a wealthy banker who makes a bet with a young lawyer. The wager is that the lawyer can't endure solitary confinement for 15 years. As the lawyer spends years in isolation, he undergoes profound intellectual and emotional changes. In the end, the banker, facing financial ruin, decides to free the lawyer before the agreed-upon time. Surprisingly, the lawyer reveals he no longer values material wealth and leaves the banker's home, leaving the outcome of the bet open to interpretation. The story explores themes of the meaning of life, morality, and the consequences of isolation.