Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Vijayanagara, King Krishnadevaraya had a peculiar idea. He decided to hold a grand competition to find the biggest fool in his kingdom. He believed that a court full of fools would bring joy and laughter to his kingdom.
The news of the competition spread quickly, and soon, people from far and wide gathered at the royal court to participate. Each contestant tried to outdo the others with their foolish antics, hoping to win the coveted title of the biggest fool.
As the competition progressed, the courtiers and spectators laughed and cheered at the foolishness on display. However, amidst the chaos and laughter, one person remained calm and composed—Tenali Raman, the king’s witty and clever court jester.
Observing the absurdity of the competition, Tenali Raman decided to teach the king and his courtiers a valuable lesson. He approached King Krishnadevaraya and said, “Your Majesty, I have a suggestion. Instead of searching for the biggest fool, why not celebrate the wisdom and intelligence of your subjects?”
Intrigued by Tenali’s suggestion, King Krishnadevaraya agreed to hear more. Tenali continued, “Your Majesty, if you truly wish to honor intelligence and wit, let us hold a competition to find the wisest person in the kingdom. This way, we can inspire others to strive for wisdom and knowledge.”
Impressed by Tenali Raman’s wisdom, King Krishnadevaraya agreed to his proposal. The competition was announced, and contestants were invited to showcase their intellect and wisdom.
As the competition unfolded, contestants presented their ideas, solved puzzles, and answered riddles with intelligence and insight. King Krishnadevaraya and his courtiers were amazed by the display of wisdom and knowledge.
In the end, it was none other than Tenali Raman himself who emerged as the winner of the competition. His quick thinking, clever solutions, and profound wisdom earned him the admiration of the entire kingdom.
Realizing the folly of their earlier pursuit of foolishness, King Krishnadevaraya and his courtiers embraced the celebration of wisdom and intellect. From that day on, the royal court became a place where intelligence and wit were valued above all else.
And so, Tenali Raman’s wisdom and cleverness once again brought enlightenment and joy to the kingdom of Vijayanagara, proving that true wisdom always triumphs over foolishness.
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