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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 Long ago, in a beautiful kingdom called   Vishalanagar , there lived a kind and wise King. He ruled his people with love and fairness. The King had a daughter named   Princess Srimati . She was gentle, smart, and loved by everyone in the kingdom. One morning, the King was sitting in his   royal court , listening to his ministers and solving the problems of his people. Suddenly, a royal messenger arrived from a nearby kingdom. The messenger bowed and spoke loudly. “My King has sent me with a message,” he said. “You must pay a large tribute of gold and jewels. If you refuse, there will be war.” The King of Vishalanagar became worried. The neighboring king was very powerful and had a large army. Vishalanagar’s army was brave, but smaller in number. Fighting such a strong enemy would be very dangerous. The court became silent. Everyone could see the fear on the King’s face. Just then, a soldier rushed into the court. He bowed quickly a...

The King's Hastiness and the Chicken Mystery The King's Hastiness and the Chicken Mystery Once upon a time, in a bright and happy kingdom, there lived a king named   Rudranath . King Rudranath was known far and wide as a   fair and just ruler . Everyone loved him because he tried his best to be honest and treat people equally. One sunny morning, a problem came to the king’s court. Two men were   arguing loudly   in front of him. They looked upset and angry. King Rudranath asked them to   tell their story clearly . The first man,   Nathu , spoke quickly. “Your Majesty,” he said, “my neighbor   Meshu   has stolen my chicken!” The king frowned. “Tell me everything, Nathu. What happened?” he asked. Nathu explained, “This morning, I had ten chickens in my yard. I saw Meshu looking at them, and he said he was   hungry . This afternoon, I saw that   one chicken is missing . When I checked, it was   limping . I am sure Meshu   took...

The Detective Jester: The Story of Tenali Raman The Detective Jester: The Story of Tenali Raman Once upon a time, long ago in India, there was a great and powerful kingdom called   Vijayanagara . The kingdom was rich, beautiful, and full of happy people. The king of this kingdom was   King Krishnadevaraya . He was a wise and kind ruler, and his people loved him very much. In the king’s court, there lived a very special man named   Tenali Raman . He was known as the court jester, but he was not an ordinary joker. Tenali Raman was very   clever, intelligent, and wise . He could solve difficult problems using his sharp mind. The king trusted Tenali Raman and often asked for his advice. One day, a rich merchant came running to the palace. He looked very worried and sad. He bowed before the king and said, “Oh King Krishnadevaraya, please help me. My most precious diamond has been stolen!” The king was shocked. “A diamond stolen? That is very serious,” said the king. “...