Thenali Raman story 15:Tenali Rama and the cat

Once the ranchers of Vijayanagar came to Krishnadeva Raya and stated, "Sir, there are numerous mice in our homesteads and they are obliterating the grain. If it's not too much trouble demonstrate to us an approach to dispose of the mice."

Krishnadeva Raya examined with his subjects and went to a choice. He requested numerous felines from Persia. He likewise purchased numerous dairy animals. He proclaimed, "Each house in Vijayanagaram should grow a feline. A bovine will be given to each house so the feline is legitimately sustained with its drain. Every one of the felines will be checked for their wellbeing toward the finish of the month."

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Everybody bolstered the feline well with the exception of Tenali Rama. Toward the finish of the month the lord was informed that all the feline were hail and solid aside from Tenali Rama's. The lord became furious and went to see Tenali Rama.

Tenali Rama seeing the lord stated, "Sir, it is my obligation to sustain the feline, yet how might I compel it to drink drain?' The King was amazed. "Bring the feline and offer some drain let me perceive how it doesn't drink drain", said the lord.

Drain was gotten a bowl and put close to the feline. It fled. Everybody was amazed. The lord said to Tenali Rama, "I realize what you have done. You have sustained the feline with hot drain, consequently its mouth is severely singed. Because of the dread of consuming it once more, it isn't taking its sustenance."

Tenali Rama spoke, "Your Majesty, I think it is better if individuals have the drain instead of encouraging the feline, as just sound individuals can manufacture a solid country. Besides by what method will a very much sustained big shot catch mice?"

Krishnadeva Raya understood his oversight. He adulated Tenali Rama.

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