The Condition for Spending

Once upon a time, King Krishndev Raye thought of testing their courters. The King gifted 100 gold coins to every courter and asked them to purchase whatever they feel like, but, only after looking at the King’s face. Everyone was shocked to hear this peculiar condition.

One week later, all the courters assembled in royal court. Except for Tenali Raman, no one spent even a single gold coin. The King asked Tenali “How dare you spend so many coins without looking at my face Tenali. I made it very clear in the beginning that no one will make even a single purchase without looking at my face.” Tenali replied politely “ Maharaaj, every time I made a purchase, I saw your face …. Printed on the gold coins given to us.” The King realized that the currency of Vijayanagar carries the impression of his face on it. The King admired Tenali’s wit again.