The Secret

There was a courtier named Sunder
in King Krishnadevaraya's court.
He had once felt
insulted by Tenali Raman's words.
So he wanted to take revenge.
He realized,
that even the royal priest
was jealous of Tenali.
This common feeling of jealousy
led to a strong bond between Sunder
and the Royal priest.
And Sunder,
used to talk,
against Tenali.
As the royal priest
listened to all the words of Sunder,
he started a talk against the king too.
Guruji,
Tenali Raman is a big cheat.
And a king also believes
whatever he says,
he should be a big fool.
Tenali is very clever
his actions are very intelligent.
That is why,
the king likes him very much.
More over,
what can we do about that?
You're the royal priest of our kingdom.
But, he doesn't even respect you.
I've noticed that too.
It is not enough if you are aware.
We should inform this to our king
and make Tenali look like a fool.
True.
You may complain to the King.
But, It is not good for my position.
Okay then.
I'll try to change King's mind,
by saying bad things about Tenali raman.
It is more than enough if you remain silent.
Mmm,
do as you wish.
Your Majesty,
Tenali Raman is a very dishonest man.
He's fooling the people of our kingdom
and collecting bribe from them.
Minister,
If you want to complain about anyone,
do so in the royal court.
I'll inquire immediately.
Now you may leave.
The minister left,
feeling ashamed.
But the King was deep in thought.
Hmm
this sunder has been giving
a number of complaints about Tenali Raman.
nowadays.
Maybe,
it is true.
Tomorrow I'll enquire about this at the Royal court
The next day,
when the Royal court gathered,
the king called Tenali.
Tenali,
I have been hearing a series of complaints
against you.
Further,
I also hear that,
you are speaking ill about me.
is it true?
Your Majesty,
I cannot say anything about this now.
I need a few days time.
Then,
until you give me an answer,
you need not attend the royal court.
As you say, your Majesty.
Sunder,
and the Royal Priest felt
very happy on Seeing Tenali,
leaving the court.
That night,
Tenali took the king
to the Royal priest's house.
He hid behind a window
and heard the conversation
between the royal priest and Sundar.
Guruji ,
our king seems to be
very innocent.
He has believed
all that I have told him
about Tenali Rama.
just wait and watch.
In a few days,
I will throw Tenali Rama
out of this kingdom.
Hahahahaha
The Royal priest
did not join in.
But he did not stop Sundar
from talking either.
The King now understood
Sunder's plans.
He left the place.
Your majesty,
Do you realize now?
This is a trick to destroy me.
Yes Tenali.
But I feel,
that the royal priest is being led away
from the path of virtue by Sunder.
You must do something to save the innocent priests
from Sunder's bad influence.
Sure, your Majesty.
I will take care of it.
Don't worry.
Just give me some more time for him.
One day
Tenali Raman held a grand feast at his house.
He invited the Royal priest and Sunder.
At the function,
Tenali went to sit beside Sunder.
He then looked at the
royal priest,
sitting on a chair,
some distance away.
Tenali pretended to whisper
some secret in Sunder's ears.
Now,
the Royal priest grew suspicious.
What secret is this Tenali telling to sunder?
Is it something to do with me?
O Sunder,
do not tell the secret to anyone at all.
What secret did Tenali tell you?
He said nothing.
He just murmured.
That's all.
The Royal priest grew suspicious of Sunder.
Sunder was always speaking against the King
and Tenali.
But today,
he is not telling me
even a single secret he shared with Tenali.
Hereafter I should not be friendly with him
With these thoughts,
the Royal priest
left the place
and he also left Sunder's friendship.
Welcome Tenali.
You have separated
the Royal priest
and sunder with some master plans.
Thanks a lot.
I did nothing much your majesty.
I invited both of them to my house
and created a misunderstanding between them.
This misunderstanding itself, broke their friendship.
The Royal priest lost his faith in Sundar,
and left him here her that's it.
Dear Children,
do you understand that bad friendship
leads to our destruction?
So be careful while choosing your friends.