Sham S.Misri
Long ago there was a king who used to celebrate Holi festival with great pomp and show. It included the selection of the 'greatest fool' of the kingdom. Many cultural and humorous items were organized on this festival. On this day the king would announce the greatest fool award. It was a very valuable award. People used to act in the funniest manner to get this award and the title. Tenaliram would always win the award by his intelligence and wit. The other courtiers used to get jealous of Tenaliram.
Once on the festival of Holi the jealous courtiers decided to stop Tenaliram from attending the function. They tricked Tenaliram through his servant. They made the servant give a lot of drug (Bhang) to Tenaliram. The drug had its effect due to which Tenaliram got up in late noon. When he got up he dressed up and reached the venue of the function.
As Tenaliram entered the hall where the show was held, the king spotted him and spoke in anger: "Hey you fool Tenaliram! How could you forget the time of the function?”
All the courtiers were happy to see Tenaliram being abused by the king. But Tenaliram was unaffected and he said: "You are right, Your Majesty! I'm not only a fool but the greatest fool!"
"Yes Tenaliram! You are really the greatest fool" the king roared in rage. "Thanks a lot, Your Highness", replied Tenaliram: "Now you have yourself announced me as the greatest fool. Please give the award also!"
All the courtiers were confused. The king couldn't help uttering "Tenaliram! You are really very intelligent. The king had to award Tenaliram that year also with the award of “The Greatest Fool."
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