King Vikram was a wise ruler, but after a long and difficult war, a heavy cloud of sadness hung over him. He sat in his palace, silent and withdrawn. His advisors were worried; they thought he was angry with them, and they began to act out of fear, making mistakes in their duties.
Among them was a young advisor named Arjun. Unlike the others, Arjun did not approach the King with long speeches or requests. One evening, as the King sat staring blankly at the garden, Arjun simply stood before him. He didn't speak immediately. Instead, he looked into the King's eyes and observed the slight tremble in his hands and the sadness in his gaze.
Arjun realized that the King wasn't angry; he was grieving for the soldiers lost in battle. Without the King saying a single word, Arjun softly said, 'Your Majesty, the weight of the fallen brave ones is heavy on your heart today. Rest now, for their courage lives in your peace.'
The King felt a sudden wave of relief. It was as if someone had reached into his soul and lifted a heavy stone. He looked at Arjun and smiled. He didn't need to explain his pain; he had found someone who could read his heart just by looking at his face.
