Precious gift
King Krishna Devaraya had won many places. Now he wants to build a monument to remember that. He called a famous sculptor and ordered him to build the monument. Sculptor worked day and night and finally finished the work. Now monument is ready to install.
King was happy with that. He asked the sculptor what does he want in reward? Sculptor said politely the money for his work is sufficient. But King was in good mood. He urged the sculptor to ask whatever he wants. Sculptor thought for a while and said he will accept a precious gift.
King was happy. Instantly , he asked his servants to bring gold and diamonds. He gave all of them to sculptor. But sculptor said he dont consider gold and diamonds as precious. Now the King started to think. He didnt find the answer. He asked his ministers about this. But even they failed to give answer. King was feeling shame.
Just then, Tenali Ramakrishna entered. Seeing King's worried face, he wanted to know the reason. King explained him what happened. Then Tenali Ramakrishna said he will solve the problem. He wanted a bag. King provided it. Ramakrishna blew air into it and sealed it.
He gave this bag to sculptor who was seeing all these. Sculptor happily took the bag and left. Then Ramakrishna explained King that air is precious than noble metals. If air is not there to breathe, living creatures will not survive. Hearing that King's pride was diminished. He honored Tenali Ramakrishna with rewards for giving the knowledge.
Very good, again eco-consciousness. I hope one day PB you become our Ecology minister or secretary or advisor ! as the farmer said, who knows about luck?
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