Once upon a time, in the vibrant kingdom of Rajapur, there lived a young prince named Veer. He was kind, noble, and wise, but he had one wish that had not been fulfilled—he longed to marry a true princess. The queen, his mother, was equally determined to find the perfect bride for her son, someone who was truly noble in heart and nature.
Many princesses from far-off lands came to the palace, claiming to be true royalty. However, the queen always suspected they were not genuine. She wanted her son to marry a princess who was not just born of royalty but who possessed true grace, sensitivity, and kindness.
One stormy night, as the rain poured down and lightning illuminated the skies, there was a knock at the palace gates. A young woman stood outside, drenched from head to toe. Her clothes were muddy and torn, and she looked weary from traveling. She said, “I am Princess Rani from a distant kingdom. I was caught in the storm and lost my way. May I take shelter here?”
The queen eyed her carefully and thought to herself, She says she is a princess, but how can I be sure?
The queen had an idea. She welcomed Princess Rani warmly and said, “Of course, my dear. You may stay here tonight.”
She ordered the servants to prepare a bed for the princess. But the queen, being clever, placed a single green pea under a stack of 20 soft cotton mattresses. She thought, If she is a true princess, her skin will be so delicate that she will feel the pea even under all the mattresses.
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The next morning, the queen asked Princess Rani how she had slept.
The princess looked tired and said, “I hardly slept at all. Something hard was pressing into my back all night. I tossed and turned, and now I feel bruised.”
Hearing this, the queen smiled. Only a true princess could be so sensitive. She embraced Rani and said, “You are truly a princess, my dear! Only someone with the heart and sensitivity of royalty could have felt the pea.”
Prince Veer was overjoyed to meet someone so kind and delicate. He and Princess Rani were soon married in a grand celebration, and they lived happily ever after.
As for the pea, it was placed in the royal museum, where it became a symbol of true grace and sensitivity.
Moral of the story: "True nobility lies in one’s character, not just appearances." Sensitivity, kindness, and grace are qualities that define true royalty.
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