In a faraway kingdom, there was a young and charming king named Mallick. With his shiny black hair and bright blue eyes, he was the pride of Magadha! But there was just one little problem — King Mallick was still single, and his mother, the queen, was starting to worry. “You must find a bride, my son!” she would say, as if casting a spell over him every day.
One day, the clever king had a bright idea. “Listen up!” he announced. “Before any father can marry off his daughter, she must come to the palace for my inspection!” The news spread like wildfire! Soon, a wealthy merchant named Mohan Lal arrived at the palace with his daughter, Indira. She was stunning, with sparkling eyes and a smile that could light up the darkest night!
Mallick’s two advisors, one who could read minds and the other who could see a person’s true heart, greeted her. As they talked, a strange feeling filled the air. Beneath Indira’s beauty, they discovered that she was proud and looked down on others. “Those who work hard? They’re just jealous fools!” she scoffed, tossing her hair like a queen.
With heavy hearts, the advisors returned to the king. “Your Majesty, we must be honest. Indira will only bring trouble to your reign. Choose another!” King Mallick nodded sadly and agreed. Indira was married off to a minister instead.
Days passed, but Mallick often thought of Indira. One enchanting evening, he spotted her on a terrace, glowing in the golden sunset. His heart raced! Filled with anger, he rushed back to the palace, furious at his advisors for keeping her from him. “You have betrayed me!” he roared.
Alone in his chamber, the king began to feel a deep emptiness. The laughter of his people faded, and he realized he missed his advisors' honest advice, which protected him from deceit. As night fell, he vowed to treasure true friendship and the gift of honest counsel, understanding that their wisdom was far more valuable than he had believed.