Once, King Krishnadevaraya decided to test Tenali Raman’s wit. He summoned Tenali to his court and presented him with a seemingly worthless gift—a small, wooden stick. The king said, “Tenali, I want you to find something valuable about this stick. If you fail, you will face severe consequences.”
Tenali Raman accepted the challenge with a smile and left the court. As he walked back home, he thought deeply about how to turn the situation to his advantage.
The next day, Tenali Raman went to the market and found a talented carpenter. He handed the stick to the carpenter and asked him to carve a beautiful figurine out of it. The carpenter, impressed by Tenali’s reputation, agreed to the task.
After a few days, the carpenter returned with a stunning wooden figurine carved from the stick. It was exquisitely detailed and displayed remarkable craftsmanship.
Tenali Raman then took the wooden figurine and went to the king’s court. He presented it to King Krishnadevaraya, saying, “Your Majesty, I have found something truly valuable about the stick you gave me.”
The king was astonished by the intricacy and beauty of the wooden figurine. He marveled at the craftsmanship and declared it to be a priceless work of art.
Realizing Tenali Raman’s cleverness, the king praised him and acknowledged his wit. He acknowledged that true value lies not in the object itself but in how it is perceived and utilized.
From that day on, King Krishnadevaraya held Tenali Raman in even higher esteem, recognizing his ability to transform the seemingly insignificant into something of great worth.
And so, Tenali Raman’s quick thinking and creativity once again saved him from trouble and earned him the admiration of the king and the court.
IMPORTANT VOCABULARIES:
- Summoned: Called upon someone to come or appear, typically to a particular place or for a specific purpose.
- Seemingly: Apparently; appearing to be something without necessarily being so.
- Figurine: A small ornamental figure or statuette, often depicting a human or animal form.
- Reputation: The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something; the state of being known or recognized for a particular quality or skill.
- Remarkable: Worthy of attention or notice; extraordinary; exceptional.
- Craftsmanship: The skill and quality of workmanship involved in making something, especially with one’s hands.
- Majesty: A title used to address or refer to a king or queen; the dignity or grandeur associated with royalty.
- Astonished: Greatly surprised or amazed.
- Intricacy: The quality or state of being intricate; complexity or detailedness.
- Marveled: To feel or express wonder or astonishment, typically by looking at or experiencing something remarkable.
- Acknowledged: Accepted or recognized something as true or valid; expressed gratitude or appreciation for something.
- Wit: The ability to think quickly and cleverly; intelligence and humor combined.
- Perceived: Become aware or conscious of (something); interpret or regard something in a particular way.
- Esteem: Respect and admiration typically for a person or quality.
- Insignificant: Unimportant; lacking worth or importance in the context mentioned.
- Admiration: Respect and warm approval.
Once, King Krishnadevaraya decided to test Tenali Raman’s wit. He summoned Tenali to his court and presented him with a seemingly worthless gift—a small, wooden stick. The king said, “Tenali, I want you to find something valuable about this stick. If you fail, you will face severe consequences.”
Tenali Raman accepted the challenge with a smile and left the court. As he walked back home, he thought deeply about how to turn the situation to his advantage.
The next day, Tenali Raman went to the market and found a talented carpenter. He handed the stick to the carpenter and asked him to carve a beautiful figurine out of it. The carpenter, impressed by Tenali’s reputation, agreed to the task.
After a few days, the carpenter returned with a stunning wooden figurine carved from the stick. It was exquisitely detailed and displayed remarkable craftsmanship.
Tenali Raman then took the wooden figurine and went to the king’s court. He presented it to King Krishnadevaraya, saying, “Your Majesty, I have found something truly valuable about the stick you gave me.”
The king was astonished by the intricacy and beauty of the wooden figurine. He marveled at the craftsmanship and declared it to be a priceless work of art.
Realizing Tenali Raman’s cleverness, the king praised him and acknowledged his wit. He acknowledged that true value lies not in the object itself but in how it is perceived and utilized.
From that day on, King Krishnadevaraya held Tenali Raman in even higher esteem, recognizing his ability to transform the seemingly insignificant into something of great worth.
And so, Tenali Raman’s quick thinking and creativity once again saved him from trouble and earned him the admiration of the king and the court.
IMPORTANT VOCABULARIES:
- Summoned: Called upon someone to come or appear, typically to a particular place or for a specific purpose.
- Seemingly: Apparently; appearing to be something without necessarily being so.
- Figurine: A small ornamental figure or statuette, often depicting a human or animal form.
- Reputation: The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something; the state of being known or recognized for a particular quality or skill.
- Remarkable: Worthy of attention or notice; extraordinary; exceptional.
- Craftsmanship: The skill and quality of workmanship involved in making something, especially with one’s hands.
- Majesty: A title used to address or refer to a king or queen; the dignity or grandeur associated with royalty.
- Astonished: Greatly surprised or amazed.
- Intricacy: The quality or state of being intricate; complexity or detailedness.
- Marveled: To feel or express wonder or astonishment, typically by looking at or experiencing something remarkable.
- Acknowledged: Accepted or recognized something as true or valid; expressed gratitude or appreciation for something.
- Wit: The ability to think quickly and cleverly; intelligence and humor combined.
- Perceived: Become aware or conscious of (something); interpret or regard something in a particular way.
- Esteem: Respect and admiration typically for a person or quality.
- Insignificant: Unimportant; lacking worth or importance in the context mentioned.
- Admiration: Respect and warm approval.
