In a peaceful kingdom near the border, lived a young man named Arul. Arul was bright and quick-witted, but he had one weakness: he could never control his tongue when he was angry.
One day, the King of a neighboring land sent a challenging letter to the Great King of Arul's land. The letter contained harsh criticisms of the King's recent decisions. Arul was chosen to deliver the reply. As he entered the foreign court, the ministers there began to mock him. One minister, wanting to cause trouble, whispered, 'Does your King not realize how foolish his laws are?'
Arul felt a surge of rage. His face turned red, and he was on the verge of shouting back, 'Your King is the one who is foolish!' But just as the words reached his lips, he paused. He realized that if he spoke out of anger, he would not only disgrace himself but also bring shame to his King. He decided to speak only of the facts and the reasons behind the decisions, without letting his emotions take over.
With great composure, Arul explained the King's perspective with dignity. The foreign ministers, who were expecting a fight, were stunned by his calmness. Impressed by his maturity, the foreign King decided to reconsider his stance and maintain peace. Arul returned home not just as a messenger, but as a hero who had mastered himself.
