146. The Wise Queen #Inspirational Moral Stories
King Philip was counting his days. He had been ill for a
long time and the royal doctor failed to cure him. He was old and weak. But
more than his death, the king was worried about what would happen to his
kingdom after his death, because he had not chosen an heir to the throne. The
king had three daughte-rs. He wanted to test them to determine who would make a
good ruler after him. So he told them, "Whoever among you fills my bedroom
with something valuable shall become the Queen." The first daughter filled
the room t C>b' Sa
with gold coins, while the second daughter ..... filled
the room with silk. But the king was not pleased. The third daughter entered
the room with a little lamp and placed it in the middle of the room. The lamp
spread light in the whole room and the king was happy. "You shall be the
queen," he smiled.
Moral of the Story: The story conveys that wisdom and practicality are more
valuable than material wealth. It highlights the importance of making
thoughtful decisions and choosing leaders based on their ability to bring light
and positive change to a kingdom or society.
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