“I agree that this is the Prime Minister’s job, Karataka,” admitted Damanaka after hearing the story, “But we must rise to high positions. We can only do that if we make some effort!” Karataka was not very convinced, so Damanaka gave a lot of arguments to persuade him. “People work to achieve different things, my friend,” said the cunning Damanaka, “Some people work for wealth, some for affection. Look at a dog. He will roll on the ground and wag his tail just to please his master. But we have to work for a greater ambition!” “What ambition?” asked Karataka. “We wish to be ministers to the king,” replied Damanaka, “And for that, we must take action and make a big effort, mustn’t we?” Finally, Karataka asked him what he proposed to do.
Damanaka Persuades the Reluctant Karataka
