A Corrupt Administrator’s Downfall Tale
Long ago, in the kingdom of Benaras, ruled by King Brahmadutt, there was an administrator named Bodhisatva. His responsibility was to oversee the buying and selling of animals, particularly elephants and horses, in exchange for gold and silver. Bodhisatva was known for his fairness and honesty. He would diligently assess the value of each item and make payments accordingly. However, King Brahmadutt, despite having such an honest administrator, was a notorious miser. He harbored suspicions about Bodhisatva’s integrity. One scorching day, as he observed his gardener tirelessly tending to the palace gardens under the blazing sun, an idea took root in his mind. He thought, “This gardener appears to be an honest and dedicated person. Why else would he toil under this scorching sun?” The king made a decision and summoned the gardener to his court. There, in front of his courtiers, he made an announcement, “I have grown weary
