Story of A Monk and The King

The story of A Monk and The King is about a king who once ruled a kingdom that lacked grain or money. Under his rule, his subjects used to live happily.

His Kingdom experienced a severe famine one year. Crops evaporated, and as a result, ranchers couldn’t make good on charges. Because of this, there was less income, and the depository began to get unfilled.

Seeing this, Lord got stressed, and he used to contemplate how he would have the option to accommodate his subjects and how the costs of the realm could be taken care of.

The Kingdom returned to normal after the famine, but the King continued to be concerned. He constantly worried, wondering how he would manage his Kingdom in the event of another famine.

Numerous concerns, like anxiety toward the adjoining state and connivance of clergymen, took away his appetite, thirst, and restlessness. His situation bothered him.

One day, a monk visited his palace. King approached the Monk about his issue and sought his counsel.

“This Kingdom is the root of your worry,” a monk declared. “By granting this Kingdom to your son, you can live worry-free.”

The King responded, “But my son is only five years old.”

The Monk replied, “Then you can hand over your kingdom to me, and I will take all your burden and worries.”

The King readily agreed and gave the Monk control of his Kingdom. Now, the Monk questioned, “What will you do? How will you make money?”

King responded, “Then I will find employment.”

“I think I should do some business now,” King said. Monk became curious and asked, “What?”

“How, however, will you fund that? Because my Kingdom is mine, I am entitled to treasury funds.” “You can’t use it,” the Monk said.

“Fine. However, there is no need to relocate if you are required to perform the task. Find work here,” Monk responded.

Priest grinned and said, “l am a priest. I will only be in my hut.”

The King accepted and agreed to work for Monk while you remain in the palace and manage this Kingdom on my behalf.

As part of his job, King began handling the Kingdom’s administration. The Monk went to his hut.

The Monk returned to the palace a few days later, met the King, and asked, “Now, you feel hungry or not, and how are you sleeping?”

“Now I eat a lot and get plenty of sleep. Previously, I did the same work, but I was unable to eat or sleep. Now, I can. How did this shift occur? King inquired, “This is beyond my understanding.”

“You had made work a burden and used to carry that burden on your mind all the time,” Monk said with a grin. “However, after giving up the realm to me, you accomplish practically everything thinking about it as your obligation.”

Moral of The Story of A Monk and The King

Consider whatever work you do in life as your duty rather than a burden. This is how you can avoid worrying.