Amazing Craftsmanship | Craftsman Story In English | Tales Of Tenali Rama

Tenaliram's comprehension used to astound Maharaja Krishnadeva of Vijayanagara every time. Tenaliram surprised Maharaj yet again this time. In reality, Maharaja Krishnadeva declared the festival's observance upon his return to Vijayanagara from his conquest of the neighbouring kingdom. The city was decked out as though there were some sort of major festival.

Maharaj Krishnadev reasoned that why not have a victory pillar built in the city to commemorate this triumph. The monarch contacted the state's best craftsman right away and gave him the task of creating the pillar.

The craftsman began working on Vijay Stambh's project as directed by Maharaj, and over the course of several weeks, working day and night, he finished it. As soon as the Vijay Stambh was finished, the Maharaja and the court officials as well as the locals were impressed by the craftsman's talent.

Maharaj summoned the craftsman to the court and requested him to request a prize because he was pleased with his job. The craftsman responded, "O Maharaj, you loved my work; this is the highest reward for me. " after hearing him speak. You simply continue to show me grace. While Maharaj was pleased with the craftsmen's response, he emphasised that the craftsman would undoubtedly receive some compensation. Craftsman was informed by Maharaj that she would need to request payment.

The other courtiers present in the court began informing the craftsmen that Maharaj wants to give you something with an open mind after they learned of his wish. You instantly inquire. In addition to being a master at his job, the craftsman had intelligence and respect for himself. Craftsman was concerned that Maharaj could become irate if he didn't ask for anything. He would be violating his values and self-respect if he took something.

After giving the problem some thought, the craftsman removed his tools from the bag they had taken with them, held out the empty bag to Maharaj, and said, "As a reward, fill this bag with the most precious object in the world."

After hearing the craftsmen, Maharaj pondered what the most valuable thing is. After giving it some thought, Maharaj asked the Rajpurohit, Senapati, and other courtiers in the room for the solution. Even after spending hours debating the issue, none could agree on what should be given to the craftsmen.

Maharaj became frustrated after not receiving a suitable response from anyone and questioned an artisan what could possibly be more valuable than diamonds in this world. Come on, I'll stuff that in your luggage. Craftswoman shook her head in denial after hearing Maharaj speak and retorted, "No Maharaj, diamonds and jewels are not the most precious in this world. How do I obtain that?

Tenaliram just so happened to be absent from the court that day. When no one could come up with a solution, Maharaj gave the order to call Tenaliram right away. Tenaliram rushed for the court as soon as he received the news from Maharaj. The servant informed Tenaliram of the cause of Maharaj's worry as they were travelling.

Tenaliram greeted the other members of the parliament after bowing to Maharaj upon entering the court. Tenaliram shouted in the crowd, "Whoever wants the most valuable thing in the world should come forward in the assembly," after spotting Maharaj becoming sidetracked. A artisan approached Tenaliram after hearing him out and held out his empty bag.

Tenaliram took the bag from the craftsman, opened its mouth, and tied its mouth by shaking it three to four times in the air. Tenaliram then shifted the bag in the direction of the craftsman and stated, "Now you can have this bag, because I've filled it with the world's most valuable thing." Additionally, the craftsman bowed to Tenaliram while carrying the bag, and then, with Maharaj's approval, he gathered up the tools and departed the assembly.

All of the meeting attendees were shocked to see this spectacle. Maharaj expressed his curiosity by asking Tenaliram why, despite giving the craftsmen an empty bag, he left silently. He had previously refused to value things like diamonds and jewellery.

Tenaliram remarked, "O Maharaj, that bag was not at all empty, for it was packed with the most priceless object in the universe, i.e. air, as you can see by the look of wonder on the Maharaj's face and the faces of the courtiers. In this world, there is nothing more valuable than air because we cannot life without it.

Tenaliram's response made Maharaj delighted, and he immediately began patting him on the back. Tenaliram's intelligence pleased Maharaj, who presented him with a garland of priceless pearls off his neck as a reward.

Takeaway from the tale

This anecdote can be used to teach us two things. First, self-respect cannot be purchased with money. Second, nothing is more valuable than air, whose price no one can bear. Since we receive it for free, we are aware of its priceless wealth.