“So you see, Sir, even if we were to make Meghavarna a viceroy, we should not expect that he will send us the taxes we demand. After all, he did deceive King Jewel Plume, posing as his friend,” said Doordarshi. “It is no use dreaming of what will happen in the future as we will be as disappointed as the Brahmin who broke the pot.” “What do you mean?” asked King Jewel Plume. “Sir, it is not advisable to think of a future happening when we are not sure of it. Instead, we should make our present situation strong,” advised the old vulture. “What was it you said about the Brahmin breaking a pot?” asked the King, “What does that have to do with Meghavarna?” “Oh, that! It’s a story, Sir,” said Doordarshi, “that is an example of what I suggested.”
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