Gopal Var: Court Jester with Cunning

 Gopal Var: Court Jester with Cunning

Gopal Var was renowned throughout the old Bengali monarchy for being the most astute court jester in the nation. The monarch respected Gopal's intelligence and frequently sought his counsel, even if Gopal's counsel was often disguised as comedy.

A neighboring monarch once sent the king a gorgeous, weighty golden crown covered with gems as a gift. Although the crown was exquisite, the monarch could hardly hold his head up due to its extreme weight.

When the king called Gopal Var, he said, "Gopal, how do you feel about this crown? Although it is a representation of my strength, it drains me.
Gopal paused to consider, then grinned mischievously. "Your Majesty," he said, "this crown is like a king's responsibilities—beautiful to see, but difficult to bear." Maybe certain duties are supposed to be shared, just like the crown."

"And how would you suggest I share this burden?" the king said, intrigued.

Ever the planner, Gopal said, "What about delegating the kingdom's responsibilities to your trusty advisors? Even the most strong monarch must take breaks, else his head may become too heavy for him to support."

Amused by Gopal's sage advice concealed in comedy, the monarch heeded it. His ministers were given assignments, and before long, the kingdom was experiencing unprecedented prosperity. After that, the monarch only wore the crown on important occasions, and the kingdom thrived as a result of Gopal Var's astute advice.