You are not your net worth.
12 June 2025
Doha, Qatar
Dear Raman & Lechu,
Today, I’m starting something very close to my heart. This is the first of many letters I hope to write to both of you — not just as your father, but as someone who wants to pass on small bits of wisdom, love and lessons from my own life.
I imagine you reading this one day — maybe when you’re older, maybe when you’re having a tough day — and I hope these words feel like Amma and I are right there beside you, reminding you of what truly matters.
And today, I want to begin with something very important:
You are not your net worth.
That means your value as a human being doesn’t depend on how much money you make, what job you do, what you own or how famous You are.
The world around us often judges people by the house they stay, the cars they drive or the clothes they wear. It calls those things “success.” But I want you to look deeper. Real success lives in how you feel about yourself and how you treat others.
You’ll meet people who seem wealthy on the outside but may not be happy or kind. You’ll also meet people who have a simple life but have big hearts, strong values and peaceful lives. That, my dear ones, is the kind of wealth worth building.
Money can tell others what you have — but only your values will show them who you are. And your self-worth comes from things like:
- Being kind when no one’s watching
- Speaking the truth, even when it’s difficult
- Getting up again after you fail
- Saying “no” when something doesn’t feel right
- Having the humility to say “I don’t know” or “I’m sorry”
As someone who works with money every day, I’ve seen both sides — people with plenty of money but little peace and people with modest means but rich hearts. Money is useful, yes. It helps You to solve many life problems. It helps us care for our families and plan our future. But never let it decide your worth.
Let your heart, your character and your choices define you.
As you grow up, people may try to put a number next to your name — your salary, your title, your savings. When they do, I want you to smile quietly and remember this: Your true value lies in your kindness, your curiosity, your courage and the love you share.
We do want you to become wise with money. Ofcourse we want you to build wealth, make smart choices and live with freedom. But don’t ever forget — the richest life is the one where you stay true to yourself, where you love deeply and live peacefully.
You are already valuable, just as You are. Never forget that.
Personally Yours,