(jai ma kali)
THE TRULY KIND
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Once upon a time there lived a learned potentate who was known for his benevolence.He used to entertain men of letter, musicians, songsters and artists and rewarded them with handsome gifts.
One day his courtiers brought a new soloist to the court. He yodelled so beautifully and melodiously that everyone was spellbound.The potentate showered many riches on him.A courtier nudged him to sing in adulation of the potentate as he is the kindest person in the whole world.The songster trilled," No doubt he is kind but not the kindest."
Hearing this, the potentate gurgled with ire.However he suppressed his wrath and asked,"If I am not the kindest person, who is it then?"
A stony taciturnity prevailed in the court.Bowing to the potentate, the soloist whispered,"Sir, the one person I know is Anarsa Devi."
"Anarsa Devi? Who has ever heard of her?",thundered the potentate.The soloist answered," Who among the impecunious does not know her? She is an old lady who squats by the city gate and gives every ti--
red and thirsty passer-by a drink of sweet water and the balm of kind words and blessings."
He continued," Sir,your kindness is given to people like us who are already rich due to your kindness. But old Anarsa Devi gives her love and care to the poor and weary.You can now judge for yourself who is more kind--a great potentate like you or a poor woman like Anarsa?"
Tears welled up in the potentate's eyes."You are right.I agree with you in toto".
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MORAL--- KINDNESS MUST BE PLACED WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST.
***************************************** ***DEVENDRA SRIVASTAVA
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THE TRULY KIND
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Once upon a time there lived a learned potentate who was known for his benevolence.He used to entertain men of letter, musicians, songsters and artists and rewarded them with handsome gifts.
One day his courtiers brought a new soloist to the court. He yodelled so beautifully and melodiously that everyone was spellbound.The potentate showered many riches on him.A courtier nudged him to sing in adulation of the potentate as he is the kindest person in the whole world.The songster trilled," No doubt he is kind but not the kindest."
Hearing this, the potentate gurgled with ire.However he suppressed his wrath and asked,"If I am not the kindest person, who is it then?"
A stony taciturnity prevailed in the court.Bowing to the potentate, the soloist whispered,"Sir, the one person I know is Anarsa Devi."
"Anarsa Devi? Who has ever heard of her?",thundered the potentate.The soloist answered," Who among the impecunious does not know her? She is an old lady who squats by the city gate and gives every ti--
red and thirsty passer-by a drink of sweet water and the balm of kind words and blessings."
He continued," Sir,your kindness is given to people like us who are already rich due to your kindness. But old Anarsa Devi gives her love and care to the poor and weary.You can now judge for yourself who is more kind--a great potentate like you or a poor woman like Anarsa?"
Tears welled up in the potentate's eyes."You are right.I agree with you in toto".
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MORAL--- KINDNESS MUST BE PLACED WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST.
***************************************** ***DEVENDRA SRIVASTAVA
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