There was a tradition in a certain kingdom. The king was appointed for a term of five years. After five years of ascending the throne, a new king was elected. The old king was sent to the forest across the kingdom's river. The new king was given a hearty welcome, while the new one was sent off to the forest. The old king would wander the forest for two or four days, frightened and scared. Later, he would fall prey to some wild animal.
The village also had a unique method for appointing a new king. All the villagers would gather that day and place a garland of flowers on the trunk of an elephant. The person on whom the elephant placed the garland would be chosen as the king of the forest for the next five years.
After assuming the position, the king would be overjoyed and would indulge in lavish pleasures for the next five years. After all this grandeur and luxury, when he was sent to the forest after five years, he would be reluctant to go. But according to tradition, he was forcibly tied with a rope, dragged, beaten, and left in a forest filled with ferocious animals.
According to this age-old tradition, a king's five-year reign ended. On his last day, soldiers came to capture him. When the soldiers moved forward to tie him up, the king, unafraid and dignified, ordered them to stop. Seeing the king's confidence, the soldiers were intimidated. Before the soldiers could say anything, the king declared that he was a king and would go into the dense forest with the same pomp and splendor as a king.
Every five years, when the king's departure time arrived, the entire village would see him tied with a rope. Shocked and distraught, begging for his life, crying, screaming, and pleading. But for the first time, the king was leaving the village in majesty, riding an elephant. Walking proudly among the soldiers, the king was smiling with pride.
A boat was ready to cross the river. The king was placed in the boat. The boatman was also perplexed by the sight of the smiling king. When the boat reached the middle of the river, the boatman asked, "Your Majesty, you look so happy, I'm surprised to see this. Aren't you afraid of that dense forest?"
Then, in a serious tone, the king's words to the boatman were quite telling. The king said, "At least you recognized me a little. Look, brother, the day the elephant put a necklace around my neck, I was happy in my heart, but from the very first day, I could see what my condition would be after five years." So, from the very first day, I started planning for the next five years.
In the first year, I sent my minister to have the entire forest cleared by laborers. In the second year, I ordered the construction of a new kingdom and sent masons there. They built a magnificent palace for me. I also built new houses for the villagers there. In the third year, I sent the city's good and knowledgeable people to live there with their families. In the fourth year, I sent people there to do business and set up factories. Today, five years have passed, and my new city is ready. Today, one kingdom bid me farewell, and another is ready to welcome me.
As per tradition, a king came to this kingdom. He lived in luxury for five years, but never thought about the future. In the end, suffering and blaming the world, he departed this world.
Why is this story important for us?
This story fits every student preparing for a competition. The day you decided to prepare, consider that you became a king, but permanently, because until you are selected, you will not be entitled to royal luxuries. To ensure that you do not suffer any hardships during your preparation, your parents sacrificed their own lives to give you the opportunity to study. Now it's up to you how you use the money you receive from your parents. Like other students, do you squander the money you receive from home on luxuries, friendships, and useless coaching classes? Or do you plan and prepare for your future?
If you choose to live a life of luxury and prepare without any planning while preparing for a competition, you will fail and fall into depression like millions of others. Come to your senses in time. Time flies by. But if you proceed with the right strategy and time management, you will rule like a wise king for the rest of your life!
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