King and Farmer Story

Once in a Kingdom, a King had a huge fruit garden in his palace. Various types of fruits were grown there.

A farmer with his family used to take care of the entire fruit garden.

Daily, farmer used to pick fresh fruits from that garden, to bring them to the King's palace for the King.

One day, the farmer saw that coconut, guava, plums, and grapes were ready to eat. Farmer started thinking, "Which fruit should I take to the palace for the King today?"

After thinking for a while, he felt that he should bring grapes for the King. So he filled the basket with grapes and set out to give it to King.

When the farmer reached the palace, he saw that the King was lost in some thoughts and also seemed angry. Seeing this, the farmer placed the basket of sweet and juicy grapes in front of King and sat at a distance.

Lost in thoughts, King would pick a grape and eat it and then he pulled out one and threw it aiming at the farmer's forehead.

When Grape hits the farmer's head, he says, "God is very merciful."

This kept going on for some time, King would eat a grape and aim another at the farmer's forehead and every time a grape hit the farmer, he would say : God is very merciful.

After sometime, King realized what he was doing and what was farmer's response.

King felt bad for hitting the farmer with grapes and said, "I was hitting you again and again with grapes and yet you were saying that : God is very merciful. Why?"

The farmer replied politely, "Your majesty, Coconut, guava, and plum were also ready to be served to you but then I thought why not bring grapes for you today?"

I could have bought guava or plum or coconut but I bought grapes.

If I had bought coconut or plum or big guava and kept them in front of you, instead of grapes, then what would be my condition right now?

That's why I am saying that God is very merciful.

Flash:- The story teaches us that it is important to be grateful for the choices we make and to find positivity even in difficult situations while always remembering that there is divine support. We should appreciate what we have and find the silver lining in challenging circumstances.

Moral:- This tale reminds us of the importance of gratitude in life, especially during challenging moments. It underscores the significance of maintaining a positive and thankful outlook, even in the face of adversity.

"Choose gratitude and positivity, trust the Divine support"