Wednesday, October 20, 2021

The Two Charioteers (An Indian folk-tale)



One fine day, two kings who hated each other traversed upon the same road as one another, one was the king of Kashi and the other was the king of Kosala.

"My master has 10,000 horses and 10,000 soldiers!" boasted the Kosala charioteer.

"Oh, really? Well, my master has owned 20,000 horses and soldiers!" replied the Kashi charioteer.

"My master is so powerful and feared, as he punishes all those he dislikes in his kingdom!" 

"My master is so good, that he helps all other citizens of his kingdom selflessly!"

Hearing what the Kashi charioteer said, the king of Kosala had a sudden realisation and ordered his charioteer to give way to the other king and to respect him.

The king of Kashi overheard this and ordered the charioteer to pull over to the side of the road, as the king gets off and hugs the other king, now his best friend.