In the peaceful valley of Chandrapur, King Vikram ruled with a kind heart. However, he had a serious flaw: he relied heavily on his chief advisor, Somnath. While Somnath was very powerful, he lacked true wisdom and only cared about his own influence.
One summer, a great drought hit the valley. The rivers dried up, and the crops withered. The villagers were starving. King Vikram wanted to open the royal granaries to feed everyone. But Somnath whispered in his ear, "Your Majesty, if you give away the grain now, you will have nothing left for the soldiers. It is better to keep it locked away to maintain your power."
Trusting Somnath's misguided words, the King refused to help the people. As the weeks passed, the villagers grew weak and angry. They lost all faith in the throne. By the time the King realized that Somnath’s advice was selfish and foolish, the kingdom was in ruins and the people had left. The King learned too late that a ruler's greatest burden is not the drought, but the foolish advisors who lead him astray.
