The King and His Daughter
Once upon a time, there was a powerful king named Virendra who ruled a vast and wealthy kingdom. He was known for his intelligence and strength, but he was also proud and believed that wisdom only came with age and experience.
The king had a young daughter, Princess Aarini, who was kind, curious, and thoughtful. One day, the king held a grand feast and invited nobles, scholars, and ministers. During the feast, he asked a question to entertain his guests:
“What is the most powerful thing in the world?”
The guests gave many answers — “The sword,” said one. “Money,” said another. “Knowledge,” answered a scholar. The king nodded, but none of the answers truly satisfied him.
Then, Princess Aarini quietly said, “Father, I believe the most powerful thing in the world is kindness.”
Everyone was surprised. The king laughed, “Kindness? That sounds weak.”
Aarini gently replied, “A sword may conquer bodies, money may buy loyalty, knowledge may guide minds — but only kindness can win hearts.”
The court fell silent. The king thought deeply, then smiled. “You have taught me something no one else could. True power lies not in force, but in compassion.”
