Once there was a king, he was particular that he should be always just and responsible. Tales of his responsibility, strength, and cleanliness spread far and wide to distant lands. But unfortunately, most of the people of his kingdom were irresponsible and lazy. He often wondered what would happen to his country if the people of his kingdom is going like this.
The King wanted to test his people, make them realize the true worth of duty, and teach them a lesson. Around midnight disguised himself, had a big sack of trash and sewage kept in the middle of the main road. It was attracted by flies and mosquitoes. In the morning there came down a Poojari that way: and when he saw the waste he passed by on the other side. He says to himself, “My duty is to pray all day long and this is not my work”.
Next there arrived a gentleman, when he was at the place, came and looked at the waste and passed by on the other side. And likewise, a wealthy lady did the same. A soldier of the King came by, frowned, and said aloud, “what a foul smell”. All the people who passed by blamed the government for not maintaining cleanliness in the streets, but none went even close to it. The only thing they did with one voice was blaming the government for not performing its duties well.
But a poor farmer, as he journeyed, on his way to the field came there: and when he saw the sewage, he tried to drag it to the other side of the road. As soon as he had plucked the one end of the sack and tried to drag it to the other side of the road, he saw a box under it. On the top of it was written, “JUST FOR YOU” When the box was opened he was surprised to see that it was filled with gold coins, silver coins, and even jewels.
Suddenly, the King appeared on the scene. The King said to that poor farmer that it was meant to be a reward for the one who would remove the impurity and fulfill his responsibility as a dutiful citizen. “For you have I seen righteous and dutiful”. On hearing the words of King, people realized their mistake but it was too late.
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