I am the son of a small farmer from a village in India. My father has always been the backbone of our family. He wakes up before sunrise, works under the scorching heat, and returns home tired every evening. Despite all his hard work, farming has never been easy. Unpredictable weather, rising costs, and low crop prices slowly pushed our family into debt.

Today, my father owes around 7 lakh rupees.

For many people, it may just sound like a number. But for us, it feels like a mountain standing right in front of our lives.

My father is the only earning member of our family. Every month, I see him calculating expenses, worrying about loan payments, and trying to hide his stress from us. My mother also tries her best to stay strong, but I can see the fear in her eyes whenever money is discussed.

Recently, I passed my 12th standard. Instead of feeling excited about my future, I feel trapped between my dreams and my family's reality.

I want to help.

Many times, I told my parents that I want to start earning. I can do part-time work, freelancing, anything that brings some money home. But every time I mention it, my parents stop me. They say, "Your job is to study. We will handle everything."

But how can I focus on studies when I see my father carrying the burden of debt every single day?

The situation becomes even more confusing when I look at the current competition in India. Government exams are becoming harder every year. News about paper leaks, corruption, and millions of students competing for a few seats make me question everything. As an average student, I often wonder whether I can really depend on exams alone to change my family's future.

For a few months, I struggled with negative thoughts. I felt helpless. Every night, I would lie awake imagining different scenarios. Sometimes I would think about quitting studies and finding work immediately. Other times, I would convince myself to continue studying.

Then one day, I realized something.

I may not have money right now, but I have time, curiosity, and the internet.

Since childhood, I have been fascinated by the universe. Black holes, stars, planets, galaxies, and the mysteries of space always captured my attention. Whenever life felt difficult, I would watch documentaries and science videos. For a few minutes, my …