Dear Kids,

This blog is especially created for you! I'll post small stories, puzzles, jokes, etc. (mainly old ones, occasionally new ones) for you from time to time. This blog is dedicated to three people: (1) My grandpa - Fondly known to all of us as Appappa - who told me so many lovely stories (2) My cousin and friend (Uncle S for you) - who keeps teaching me lots of things that I can do on the computer. (3) My beloved wife (Aunty P for you) - who likes to hear my grandpa's stories from me. Hope you like this blog - Keep visiting! [If you are not a kid (or a kid at heart!!), use this blog to entertain kids known to you!]

Love, Uncle N
(Pl see the note of caution at the bottom of this page)

October 30, 2007

Mullaa's Flattering Answer

Mullaa's Flattering Answer

Dear Kids,

You must be smart and should be able to "think on the go" in order to survive in today's world where lots of people are constantly trying to overtake you and beat you to achieve the same goals. Read this short story to get an idea of how Mullaa Nasruddin did it once!

One day, when Mullaa Nasruddin was going back after having an audience with the Emperor, a single one Rupee coin fell down from his pocket. Immediately he started looking for it eagerly.

Muraad, who was his one of his bitterest enemies at the court, said, "See Your Majesty, how miser he is? You have bestowed so much money on him, still he is after a single rupee copper coin."

Mullaa said quickly, "It is not because of the value of the coin, Your Majesty, that I am looking for it. I am looking for it because one side of that coin bears your resemblance, and I don't want people trampling on it."

Akbar was so pleased to hear this reply that he pulled off his diamond ring from his finger and gave it to the Mullaa.

Happy reading!

Uncle N

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