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GD is a discussion, but most students misconstrue it to be a
debate.
A GD is a methodology used by an organization to evaluate whether
the applicant has certain personality traits and/or skills that it desires in
its employees.
In group discussion the group of candidates is given a topic or a
situation, and given a few minutes to think about the same, and then asked to
discuss the same among themselves for 15-20 minutes.
The personality
traits the GD is trying to evaluate may include:
Verbal and Non Verbal skills (includes Communication and body
language)
Self confidence
Team skills
Listening ability
Ability to present views systematically and logically
Time management skills
Assertiveness
Summarizing skills
Leadership Qualities
Tips:
Take initiative to start the discussion
Listen carefully and attentively
Put your points systematically, logically and effectively
Do not deviate from the topic
Be calm, natural and maintain your composure
Do not be aggressive, emotional or abusive
Interesting topics for Group Discussion
Cricket: 20/20 vs. 50/50, which you think is the better game?
Liberalization is good for Indian society and economy.
Advantages and disadvantages of Outsourcing
Mobile Phones: Boon or a Bane?
Should smoking be banned completely?
Capital punishment should be banned.
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Krishnadevaraya, arranged to construct a new reservoir.
After the construction of the same was over, he along with his officials went
to inspect the reservoir. He was very happy to see a vast area covered with
water and asked his officials, “How does the water in this reservoir look like?
One official said, “The water in this reservoir is so pure that it is
comparable to the purity of God only. Another one told, "The water is
crystal clear and is glittering. Like this, each one commented according to
their imagination. On Tenalirama's turn he told the king, “Your Highness, the
water has taken the shape of the reservoir you have built. Without indulging in
flattery, Tenalirama gave a pertinent answer. The king liked his plain talk and
extolled him.
Shrewdness
of Tenali saves his life.
One day, Tenalirama incurred the extreme displeasure of
the king, for overdoing his part. He ordered his servants that Tenalirama must
be made to be trampled by an elephant. The servants of the palace took him to
an open plain outside the city. They dug a deep pit there and buried him in it,
leaving only his face, projecting above the ground. They then returned to the
city to fetch an elephant for treading over Tenalirama. In the interval, a
hunch-backed washer man happened to pass that way. He, after seeing Tenalirama
in that particular posture, wanted to find out the reason for that. When asked
for the reason, Tenalirama replied, "I have a hunch-back for a very long
time. In order to correct the defect, a doctor left me buried here thus. I have
lost my curve and become straight now. You can dig me up and see for yourself
whether it is so or not." The washer man did accordingly and to his
surprise he did not find any bend in Tenalirama's body. Then, the washer man
begged him that he may also be buried in the pit, so that his body too might
become erect. Without any delay Tenalirama fulfilled his desire, and returned
to the king with the washer man’s bundle on his hand. The king was very much
astonished to see Tenalirama. He asked him, "How could it be possible that
you are still alive? By now, you should have been trampled to death by an
elephant!" The jester replied with a cool obeisance, "The order was
so, but an honest washer man has obligingly taken my place and this is the
bundle which he entrusted to me. The king could not control his laughter and
excused his jester.
Teaching
a lesson to the greedy pundits.
King Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagar had great respect for
his mother. His mother was a very orthodox woman. She had given a lot of things
in charity. In her old age, she thought that it would be perfect if she gave
away fruits as gifts to others on an auspicious day. She told her son of her
desire. Krishnadevaraya arranged to get delicious mangoes from Ratnagiri. But,
on the chosen auspicious day, the king's mother died. The king called the
pundits and told them about his mother's last unfulfilled wish. The greedy
pundits suggested that, his mother's soul will rest in peace, only if he offers
mangoes made of gold, as gifts to the pundits, on the day of his mother's
ceremony. Tenalirama came to know of this. The next day he went to the houses
of those pundits. He told them that his mother's ceremony also falls on the
same day as that of the king's mother and asked to come to his house straight
from the palace. The pundits came to Tenalirama's house after receiving the
golden mangoes from the king.Tenalirama's servants closed all the doors.
Tenalirama told the pundits that his mother who was suffering from unbearable
rheumatic pain asked him to burn her skin with a red hot iron bar so that she
may be relieved of the pain. But, he could not fulfill her last wish, as she
died. In order that her soul may rest in peace, I intend to burn your skin with
red-hot iron bar. At that time, a servant who was holding the red hot iron bar
on his hand approached the pundits. The pundits got terrified and shouted that
it was not good on the part of Tenalirama to do injustice to his guests. He
told them that," if receiving the golden mangoes, to fulfill the last wish
of Rajmatha is correct, receiving the burning with the hot iron bar, to fulfill
the last wish of my mother, is also correct."The pundits felt ashamed and
requested Tenalirama to forgive them. They also left all the golden mangoes and
went away. When Krishnadevaraya enquired about this incident, Tenalirama
replied that I only prevented these greedy people from exploiting the public
money. The public money is meant to serve the needy and not to feed the lazy. So
saying, he returned all the golden mangoes recovered from the pundits.
Appearing
with his head concealed.
One day Tenalirama visited the picture gallery in the
palace. He was looking at some newly painted colored pictures exhibited on the
wall. He saw a picture of a nymph. Some portions of the picture were not to his
taste. So, with brush and colors he made some changes on it. The minister, who
happened to go there at that time, saw this. He informed the king about the
incident. The king felt very angry and ordered that Tenalirama is to be
presented before him immediately. When Tenalirama appeared before him, the king
pointed out his mistake and shouted, "Don't show your wretched face, any
more here. The jester withdrew at once. But reappeared after some time, with
his head and face completely hidden in a large-mouthed mud pot. The king was
not able to recognize who the person was and asked for his name and the reason
for hiding his face and head with a mud pot. Then, the person replied," I
am Tenalirama. As your highness did not want to see my face, I have completely
hidden them with this mud pot. I trust my hated face does not offend your eyes
anymore." On hearing Tenalirama's defense statement, the whole court
including Krishnadevaraya laughed aloud.
Rearing
a colt.
King Krishnadevaraya got a supply of colts. He
distributed them to a group of chosen people; in such a way that each will get
one colt. Tenalirama was also one among them. This group of people was allowed
to draw three pagodas per month for bringing up the colt. While everyone put
full efforts and began to bring up the animal excellently, Tenalirama kept the
animal in a small room, which was completely closed on all the sides, except
for a very small opening on one wall. He also provided a small tub inside the
room. Every morning and evening, he used to feed the animal with a handful of
grass through the opening on the wall. He also poured a little water in the tub
provided inside the room. After sometime, Krishnadevaraya ordered them to bring
and exhibit their colts. Accordingly, all of them except Tenalirama brought
their colts and exhibited them. All those colts were fat and fleshy with shiny
hair and were very active. Krishnadevaraya called Tenalirama and asked,
"Why have you not brought your animal?" Tenalirama replied, "No
one can approach and catch hold of my colt. If you will provide me the help of
a brave soldier, I shall go and fetch my colt." And the king honored his
request. The soldier chosen for this duty had a long and slender beard. The
jester took him to the place where the colt was kept. He asked him to look at
it through the small opening. The soldier did so, thrusting his face in the
opening. Thinking that grass was being offered to it, the colt bounding
suddenly caught hold of the soldier's beard. The soldier began to cry aloud.
Tenalirama ran to the palace and told the king, "The colt has caught hold
of your soldier and will not leave him off. The poor man is crying
piteously." Then Krishnadevaraya accompanied by his minister Appaji went
to the spot to have a personal inspection. Then according to the king's
instruction the wall was pulled down, and the soldier was released. But, the
king was really astonished to see the colt that had caused so much trouble. It
was finding it difficult even to stand on its legs. The king questioned
Tenalirama, “Have you not fed the colt properly? It has become so weak. He
answered readily, “You see how unmanageable the colt is, even when so sparingly
fed. Your strongest soldier himself is unable to control it. Had it been well
fed, whom you will find to upkeep the animal?" The bold answer of
Tenalirama astonished the king and his anger also got subsided.
Tenali
cleverly escapes from exile.
On yet another occasion, Krishnadevaraya was very much angry
with Tenalirama. He asked Tenalirama to leave his country itself. Tenalirama
obeyed the king's order and started his journey. After some days,
Krishnadevaraya riding on his horse was going through a forest. At that time,
he saw a person climbing to the top of a tree. He found that the person was no
other than Tenalirama. His anger towards Tenalirama was not yet subsided and so
he said very sternly," I asked you to go out of this country. But why are
you still here? Tenalirama answered very intelligently, “Your highness, I have
travelled the entire world. But, all the people whom I asked told the same
answer, “It is under Krishnadevaraya’s empire. So, not knowing where to go, I
was just climbing up the tree to reach the other world itself. Listening to this
the king laughed aloud. He excused him and ordered him to return to the court.
Tenalirama
robs the robber’s labor!
On one night, some thieves entered Tenalirama's house and
were hiding in the back yard of his house. They were only waiting for the opportune
time, to enter in and rob. Tenalirama sensed that and hence collected all the
money, jewels, silk clothes and other costly things. Then, he called his wife
and said in a voice loud enough for the thieves to hear, "Of late, there
are more incidence of robbery taking place in this city. Hence, we shall
collect all our valuables and keep inside the well in our garden. We shall take
it out again after the fear is over." Then he filled up a big box with
some heavy unwanted trash. They dragged the box to the well in the garden and
threw it into the well with a heavy splash. The thieves, who were carefully
observing all this, heard the splashing sound also. So, they decided not to
enter inside the house. Instead, they wanted to get into the well and take away
the box. With very great eagerness, one of them got into the well, and found
that the water was very deep. They realized that, the box can be easily taken
out, only after baling out the water.
Accordingly, the thieves spent the entire night to draw water from the
well. Since, all the water drawn from
the well was poured into the garden; all the plants in the garden got
irrigated. To their disappointment, the water level in the well never went down
to the extent they expected. When the day was about to dawn, Tenalirama cried
aloud, "The whole garden has been well irrigated and you may stop now,
drawing further water. On hearing these words, the thieves ran away,
Tenalirama's presence of mind and consequent swift action saved his valuables
being robbed off from his house.
Tenalirama
and the egoistic scholar.
There was a renowned scholar of Kashi, named Vidyasagar. He was well versed in all
subjects. He had also travelled to many
parts of North India and had defeated several scholars in the debates.
Once, he came to Vijayanagar along with his disciples. At Vijayanagar, the king
welcomed him as his guest, with due respect.
During his conversation with the king, Vidyasagar
said," Your Highness, I have heard of the eminent scholars of your court.
I will be pleased to participate in a debating contest, with your scholars. If
I am defeated in the contest, I will surrender all my titles to them. If it is
on the other way, they must accept me as their master." His utterance
created dismay in the minds of all the learned men in the court.
Krishnadevaraya agreed to have the contest on the next
day and sent Vidyasagar to the guest house. Then, he called all the scholars of
his court and asked them," Who are all ready for the debate? The scholars
bent down their heads in silence. Seeing their inability, the king got enraged.
But, Tenalirama came forward to meet the challenge of Vidyasagar. Though
Krishnadevaraya was surprised at his decision, he made necessary arrangements
for the contest.
Next day, Tenalirama along with the other great scholars
entered the court with pomp and show. He was very elegantly dressed. The
scholars, who followed Tenalirama, were shouting slogans in praise of him.
Tenalirama was carrying a big book covered with silk lace. This scene made Vidyasagar,
dumbfounded.
As per schedule, the king signaled for the debate to
begin. At once, Tenalirama, pointing his finger at the book on a desk, invited
Vidyasagar for a debate on that book. When Vidyasagar was curious to know the
name of the book, Tenalirama revealed its name as
"Thilakashtamahishabandhana". The scholar from Kashi had never heard
of this book. At the same time, he did not want to face the defeat so soon. So,
he told the king, "Your Highness, I remember to have read this book long
back. I need some time for me to refresh. Hence, I may be permitted to have
this discussion tomorrow." The king honored his request. Vidyasagar and his disciples returned back to
their camp.
The name of the book was indeed a riddle for him. He was
certain that, he will embrace the defeat on the next day. Hence, to avoid the
disgrace in front of others, he and his disciples ran away from Vijayanagar on
the same night.
The king was very much surprised to hear this. He asked
Tenalirama to bring that book which made the scholar to run away. Tenalirama
carried it to the court. In front of the king he removed the silk cloth with
which it was covered. To the surprise of all, there was no book. On the other
hand, there was a sesame stick tied with a rope. On seeing this Krishnadevaraya
wanted an explanation from Tenalirama. Then Tenalirama explained by identifying
each item," My Lord, This is the 'Tilakashta', the sesame stick and this
one is the ‘mahishabandhana’ a rope which is normally used to tie the buffalo. 'Thilakashtamahishabandhana', simply meant,'
tied up sesame stick'."Then, the king laughed to his heart's content. He
thanked Tenalirama for saving the prestige of the country, and honored him with
valuable gifts.
(Tila, kashta, mahisha and bandhana are sanskit words and
they correspondingly mean as sesame, stick, buffalo and that which binds (a
rope).
Tenali
subjugates a wrestler's arrogance.
In those days, Kings used to patronize wrestling
contests. Court wrestlers belonging to various kingdoms used to participate in
the contest. Each one of the wrestler will prove his might to win the contest.
There was a famous wrestler named Atisura. He, to his merit, had conquered the
court wrestlers of various kingdoms.
Once, he came to Krishnadevaraya's kingdom. He was
wearing lot of medals and badges which he got by winning several contests. When
the court wrestlers saw him, they got alarmed and were in a great fix.
Tenalirama, on seeing them with a low spirit, asked them for the reason? They
said: "Till this time we have been enjoying the patronage of the king. But
now, we see some threat to that. A wrestler named Atisura has come in our way.
What shall we do?" Tenalirama said, “You don't have to worry. Give me all
your badges and follow me." He then put on all the badges, and assuming
the name of Virakesary, took up his position with his followers in a tent
opposite to that of Atisura.
Atisura saw Virakesary and his followers. He thought to
himself that, "The leader of the group seems to be my rival. First of all,
I must ascertain his merit." So, he sent word to Virakesari, asking for
his permission to meet him. Virakesari,
made it known through the messenger that, he is interested to meet Atisura on
the next day, in Krishnadevaraya's court only. On hearing this, Atisura started
guessing about the ability of Virakesari.
Next day, Atisura and Virakesari appeared in the court to
show their skill to the king and the audience. Then Virakesari asked Atisura:
"Is your method of wrestling a scientific one or the physical-force
method?" Atisura replied, "I follow the scientific method only."
Then Virakesari said: "I shall show some symbols of the scientific method
of wrestling. Only if you are capable of explaining the meaning of these
symbols, I shall deem it fit to wrestle with you." Atisura accepted the
challenge. Thereupon, Virakesary made to close all the fingers of Atisura right
hand, and hit his own chest with it. Then, he placed his opponent's two palms
over his own shoulders, described a circle round his neck with the front
finger, showed his right palm hanging upside down up to the hip, and waved his
left fist. Atisura saw all these symbols, but could not make anything out of
that. He tried to recollect all the symbols that he had learnt in wrestling,
but in vain. Victorious Tenalirama, accompanied by his followers, with very
loud drums beat, entered his tent. The next day, Krishnadevaraya asked,
"Tenalirama! What is the meaning of those symbols which you displayed
yesterday?" In reply to his question, Tenalirama showing those symbols
again, explained, "Atisura! If I face you, you will kill me by pounding on
my chest and I will drop down stretched on the ground, with my face
upwards. Then, who will protect my wife
and child. On hearing this, Krishnadevaraya’s laugh knew no bounds.
Painting
with a difference.
Krishnadevaraya built a beautiful mansion. He arranged
for the painting of the walls of the mansion with appropriate pictures. After
the completion of the entire painting works, the painter intimated the fact to
the king. One day, Krishnadevaraya accompanied by his ministers and others went
to the mansion. He was going through several parts of that house, and was
admired by the workmanship of the painter and other artisans. Tenalirama
noticed a picture which was painted sideways. Immediately he expressed to the
king," You’re Highness! This picture displays the limbs of only one side.
Where are those of the other side?"
In reply to this, the king said sarcastically, “You must imagine it all.
Don’t you know this?" Tenalirama with apparent sincerity said, "Yes
my lord! Now, I understand it. After a long time, Tenalirama told
Krishnadevaraya," My Lord! From the day we visited your new mansion, I
have developed enthusiasm in painting and I have started practicing it, also. I
have become an expert in it now and I will be pleased if you could witness some
of my beautiful executions." "Indeed!" Exclaimed the king.
The king then entrusted to him the entire responsibility
of painting the walls of a mansion. He instructed Tenalirama to remove the old faded
paintings and in its place to paint new ones. Tenalirama then rubbed away all
the beautiful original paintings. He painted a nail in one place, a finger in
another place, a hand in a third; thus, in his own way he filled the whole
house with his paintings and completely spoiled its look. He then went to
Krishnadevaraya and said: "I have finished all my paintings. You please
make a visit to see them all." The King taking it to be true visits the
building accompanied by several people. On seeing the pictures, he commented,
"What! Tenalirama! I don’t' see any
beautiful paintings. Instead, I see only odd limbs and fragments."
Tenalirama said: "You must imagine all the other portions to exist on the
other side. It seems you have forgotten that obvious thing?"
On hearing Tenalirama reply, the king felt that the same
words which he uttered long back were reverberating back on his ears. Even
though the king felt very angry with Tenalirama for spoiling the whole
building, he left the place without reacting.
Once, a famous dance troupe from Tanjore came to
Vijayanagar to give a performance in the king's court. Tenalirama learnt that
the troupe is going to stage a play called Krishna Leela. Tenalirama, who was
waiting for an opportunity to meet the King, chalked out a plan.
Dressed
himself like a cowherd boy, and with a big churn on his shoulder, strode inside
the palace. The guard in the main gate shouted at him," Who are you and
how dare you are to enter in without getting prior permission? Tenalirama
replied," I am also a member of the troupe, which has just entered in.
They are going to stage a play before the king. I am going to assume the role
of a cowherd. So, please allow me to go in." The guard hesitated to allow
him. Suddenly, an idea struck to Tenalirama's mind. He displayed a small comic
role before the guard.
The guard was very happy. He took advantage of the
situation and told the guard," I am a great jester and the king will
appreciate my performance and give me a prize. I will give half of what the
king grants to me." The guard agreed for the deal and let him in.
Tenalirama was very happy and moved forward. When he reached the entrance of
the auditorium, another guard prevented him going in. And he made the same
promise to the second guard and got him allowed inside. The play, Krishna Leela
was in progress and the king was also present there. In a particular scene
Krishna stands in front of all the other characters of the play. The other
characters were singing song in praise of Him.
At that moment, Tenalirama
struck on the back of the actor who was playing the role of Lord Krishna. The
actor lost balance and fell on the ground. Without wasting any time, Tenalirama
singing and dancing uttered these sentences:" Are you Krishna? I was told
that you have received several blows from the churn of many herd maids and have
slain Kaleeya and Kamsa. But, how is it that you are not able to bear one
single blow from my churn? Krishnadevaraya and those who were assembled there
felt boring with the play and were sleepy. But, on seeing the comic role-played
by Tenalirama, they all burst with laughter. Encouraged by this,
Tenalirama
once again raised the churn at Krishna. Krishna fell at the feet of Tenalirama
and prayed to be spared. All the audience laughed to their heart's content.
Krishnadevaraya pleased with the performance of the cowherd boy announced a
special prize to him. The leader of the troupe was amazed, at this
announcement. He revealed to the king that the jester does not belong to their
troupe. Then, Tenalirama with folded hands said humbly, Your highness," it
is true and I agree with the statement of the leader of the troupe. Please
forgive me." On hearing this, Krishnadevaraya got wild and ordered,"
Give this impersonator a hundred lash. That is his reward. When the servants
got ready to whip, Tenalirama, pleaded with the king that the palace guards
might be summoned before executing the punishment. His request was honored.
Tenali asked them," Did I not promise to give each of you, half of
whatever the king gave me as prize?" The two guards nodded their heads.
Then, Tenalirama told the king that the guards should also get their due share.
While the guards were taken by sudden surprise, others laughed loudly. The king
had his own doubt. He asked Tenalirama to explain the real reason behind all
these happenings. Tenalirama gave an account of his history. Krishnadevaraya
praised his sincerity, sense of humour and straightforwardness and appointed
him as the court jester. Thus, Tenalirama as blessed by the Kalika Devi became
a famous court jester.
Emperor Akbar and Tenalirama was the favorite court
jester of King Krishnadevaraya.
Krishnadevaraya ruled the Vijayanagar Empire in the early
part of sixteenth century. The Vijayanagar Empire in his time comprised the
whole of Southern India. Timma Arasu was the great commander and minister of
Krishnadevaraya. The people of Southern India know King Krishnadeva and his
minister Timma Arasu by the names of Rayar and Appagi-Rayar.
Tenalirama, who got divine blessings, was capable of
facing any situation and he had the right word and the right action. He was
also a great scholar and a poet. The king used to discuss problems with him.
Tenalirama
was a solution provider!
Today’s Manager or a Leader has to be a solution provider!
Early
childhood of Tenalirama
During the early part of the sixteenth century, in a
village called Garlapadu in the Krishna District of Andhra State, there lived a
couple named Ramaiah and Lakshmamma. They were blessed with a male child. They
named him as Ramakrishna. Ramakrishna lost his father when he was very young.
So, Lakshmamma along with his son returned to her native place Tenali and lived
there with her brother. She fed herself and her son by doing some odd jobs in
the neighbourhood. Since, Tenali was the native place of Ramakrishna; he used
to be called as Tenaliramakrishna or simply Tenalirama. Tenalirama's mother was
very anxious to see his son become a learned man. But, teachers belonging to a
particular cult, who were dominating there at that time refused to teach him.
Tenalirama did not feel for that and wandered as a free bird. His mother felt
miserable that her son was utterly an illiterate. Only at the age of ten,
Tenalirama grew a little more sensible and realized that he is illiterate. He
approached many pundits and offered to be a disciple. But, to his
disappointment all of them turned down his offer. Tenalirama never lose heart.
He vowed to get enough education. Tenalirama told his mother about his desire
and got her blessings. From then onwards, everyday he would stand nearby the
wall of the classroom and attentively listen to the lessons taught inside the
room. He was not spared to do that also. He was made to flee away from there.
Of course, the teacher understood the boy's yearning for education, and the
hurdles he was facing. But, he was helpless and could do nothing other than to
feel proud of him and bless him that one-day he will become a renowned scholar.
Tenalirama, not knowing what to do next, wandered aimlessly cursing his
misfortune. When he became very tired, he sat before an old mansion and began
to weep. At that moment, a Sage came there. He consoled Tenalirama. Tenalirama
told his complete history to the Sage. On hearing that, the Sage pitied for him
and said, "My child, there is a Kalika temple nearby. The Devi will be
pleased with those who pray with sincerity and devotion. She will also bless
them with boons. If you, repeat the incantation which I am going to whisper on
your ears, in front of the Kali Devi a hundred and ten million times with great
devotion she will appear before you. But do not get frightened by her terrible
appearance. By her blessings you will become a great scholar and all your
wishes will be fulfilled." So saying, the sage went away. On a chosen day
and time he went to the temple and sat before the image of Kali, closed his
eyes and began to chant the mantra as taught by the sage. Sitting motionless,
completely forgotten of what is happening around, Tenalirama chanted the mantra
the stipulated number of times. Pleased with the devotion of Tenalirama, Kali
appeared before him with her one thousand faces, two hands and fearful
appearance. She told him, “I am Kalika Devi". I am pleased with your
devotion. Open your eyes and see me." Tenalirama opened his eyes and gazed
at her. To Her surprise, Tenalirama instead of fearing began to laugh.
Whereupon Kali asked him in a stern voice, "Why do you laugh?"
Tenalirama replied, "Mother, each one of we the human being have one nose
but two hands. Yet, when we catch cold, we find it very difficult to blow our
single nose with our two hands. I just wondered how you who have one thousand
noses would be able to manage with your two hands if you catch cold. This very
thought made me laugh. So, kindly forgive me." Kalika Devi, immensely
pleased with the sense of humour and courage of Tenalirama, spoke to him,” My
son! Do not worry. You will master all
learning skills and attain fame as a VIKATAKAVI and make people laugh”. And the
boy said readily "Mighty goddess, you have given me a very fine boon. The
word VI KA TA KA VI which means jester, if spelt from left to right or from
right to left it sounds the same. The goddess was all the more pleased about
this and said, "For your intelligence you shall be a court-jester and all
those who will be present in the king's assembly shall ever praise you for your
wit.
"She also said," I have two bowls one filled
with honey and other with milk. You can have one of these. The honey will give
you untold wealth whereas the milk will give you knowledge. Which one do you
want?" Tenali thought for a while. He said," I find it difficult to
decide which one I should take. Please allow me to taste them so that I can
decide. Goddess Kali forwarded both the honey and milk. Tenali immediately
grabbed both the milk and honey and drank them. Thus, Tenali came into being
both a wise man and immensely wealthy person. (Please note that this scene is
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After having said so, the goddess vanished. After getting
the blessings of Goddess Kali, Tenalirama and his mother went to Vijayanagar.
Krishnadevaraya, who ascended the throne of Vijayanagar empire in 1509, was
very generous to men of genius. Tenalirama too learnt that artists, scholars
and experts enjoyed the royal patronage. Hence, he realized that only by
showing his talents he can catch the eye of the king. So, Tenalirama was
looking for an opportune time. Every day he used to wait near the main gate of
the palace looking for an opportunity. Countless days passed like this without
getting an opportunity. At last he got an opportunity.
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