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The Empty Pot Long ago in ancient China, there lived a kind and wise Emperor who loved his people dearly. However, the Emperor had grown old and had no children of his own. He needed to choose someone honest and capable to take his place as ruler of the kingdom. Instead of selecting a successor from his ministers, he decided to test the children of the land. One day, the Emperor announced that all the children in the kingdom should come to the palace. Curious and excited, children gathered from villages and towns. The Emperor stood before them holding a basket of seeds. “I will give each of you one seed,” the Emperor said. “Take it home, plant it, and care for it with love and patience. After one year, return to me with what you have grown. The child who brings me the best plant will become the next Emperor.” Among the children was a gentle and hardworking boy named   Ping . He loved gardening and was very excited about the challenge. When he received his seed, he rushed home and s...

The King's Faith in Lord Vishnu The King of Vishalanagar, the father of Princess Srimati, was seated in the royal court. A messenger had been sent by the neighboring king to demand a tribute. War would ensue if the King did not pay the tribute. The King seemed concerned. The king in the next town had a lot of power. They would overcome Vishalnagar's armies head-on. A soldier rushed into court at that very moment. He apologized for the intrusion and bowed to the king. However, this is a pressing issue. Can we talk privately?” The security of Princess Srimati was the responsibility of this soldier. The King was quick to agree. The soldier said, "My Lord, when the two of them were alone. I have concerning news. I've learned that a stranger comes every night to Princess Srimati's room. "How, then, does this man get into her room?" Aren't soldiers stationed at every entrance? The angry King asked. “We do. However, this man approaches on a bird....

The King's Hastiness and the Chicken Mystery The King's Hastiness and the Chicken Mystery King Rudranath was a just ruler who was respected for his impartiality and fairness. He was confronted one day by two men who were fighting. They were asked to explain their situation by the King. Nathu, the first man, said that Meshu, his neighbor, had stolen his chicken. In the afternoon, Nathu discovered one of his chickens missing and limping. Nathu claimed that Meshu had expressed his hunger when he saw Nathu's chickens that morning. Nathu was certain that Meshu was the one who had taken the chicken and eaten it for lunch. Meshu, on the other hand, vehemently refuted the claim. He asserted that Nathu was innocent and was lying. Meshu was imprisoned without Meshu being given a chance to explain by the King, who was getting impatient. Shabir, the Prime Minister, was concerned about something. Instead of simply believing Nathu's words, he thought the King should have ordered ...

The Detective Jester: The Story of Tenali Raman The Detective Jester: The Story of Tenali Raman Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Vijayanagara, there lived a court jester named Tenali Raman. Although he was a jester, he was also known for his wit and wisdom. The king of Vijayanagara, Krishnadevaraya, was fond of him and often sought his counsel. One day, a wealthy merchant approached the king with a problem. His valuable diamond had been stolen and he had no idea who the thief was. The king was worried and wanted to help the merchant. He immediately thought of Tenali Raman and asked him to solve the mystery of the missing diamond. Tenali Raman accepted the challenge and began his investigation. He talked to the servants and other employees of the merchant but no one had seen or heard anything unusual. He then decided to visit the merchant's house and inspect the scene of the crime. As he walked through the house, he noticed that the thief had entered through a window that was...