The Humble Monk and the King's Justice
The Humble Monk and the King's Justice Once, in a peaceful kingdom ruled by a wise but proud king, a dispute arose between two farmers. One claimed that the other had stolen his land, while the other insisted it was his rightful property. The king, known for his sense of justice, summoned his court to decide the matter. As the case was presented, the king’s eyes wandered over the crowd, eventually landing on a humble monk who had been listening silently. The monk had lived a simple life, teaching love and compassion, and his reputation for wisdom had spread across the land. The king, intrigued, called upon him to offer counsel. The monk approached and asked, “Your Majesty, before we pass judgment, may I suggest a solution?” The king, curious, nodded. The monk proposed, "Let us have both men work together on the land for a season, sharing its fruits equally. At the end, the land will belong to the one who shows the most care and responsibility for it." The king, seeing th...