Emperor’s Cat
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Once, a rich merchant presented a beautiful cat to the
Emperor of China. Eventually, the emperor became fond of the animal and took it
with him wherever he went. Everywhere, people kept asking the emperor, what was
the cat named and everyone was surprised, when told, that it had no name. As
time progressed, the emperor realized that the cat should have a name thus he
decided to find a suitable name for his pet. He called his ministers; the seven
wisest men in his empire, and commanded them to find a suitable name within
seven days. The ministers were warned that if they do not succeed in finding a
name by the end of 7 days, they will be punished. Also, the minister whose
suggestion will be accepted will receive hundred gold pieces. Motivational Story.
The ministers did a lot of research on names that would suit
the emperor’s, favorite pet. At the end
of this period, they were summoned to the palace again, and asked for their
suggestions. The youngest of the group thought he had found the perfect name.
“Tiger !” he announced proudly, “Your majesty, as we all know tigers are
powerful, animals, it would be the best name for your pet cat. “Good name,”
said the emperor, after a moment’s reflection. “The tiger is not only a noble
and powerful beast but it is also known as the cat’s cousin,” added the
emperor. Inspirational Story.
“Noble, perhaps,” said the second minister, “but it is not
as powerful as the dragon. Can a tiger soar into the sky? No, but a dragon can!
I think DRAGON would be a more suitable name for the cat.” As the emperor was
contemplating the name DRAGON, the third minister said, “Clouds can go higher
than dragons. A cloud is more powerful than a dragon. Let’s, call it CLOUD.”
“Let’s not be hasty,” advised the fourth wise man. “Clouds may fly high but
they are pushed around by winds. Winds are more powerful than clouds. WIND
would be the most appropriate name for a great emperor’s pet,” the emperor was
still not satisfied with the suggestions. “WIND?” said the emperor, doubtfully.
“Isn’t there anything better?” The fifth wise man took this opportunity to give
his suggestion. “BRICK WALL!” he exclaimed. “Why should You name your cat BRICK
WALL?” asked the emperor with astonishment as it was the most unusual name he
had heard till now. “A brick wall can stop the wind, however powerful,”
explained the fifth minister. “A brick wall is more powerful than wind!” “Oh, I
see,” said the emperor. “Well, BRICK WALL is not a bad name. But isn’t it a bit
long?” “I have a shorter name,” said the sixth minister “RAT”. Everyone started
laughing at this suggestion. “So you suggest that I must call my cat RAT?” The
sixth minister replied, “Yes, Your majesty, RAT! A rat can eat through a brick
wall, which makes it more powerful than the wall, more powerful than the wind,
more powerful than all the suggestions given to you.” “I get your point,”
interrupted the emperor, “but can, you call a cat, RAT?”
“Indeed you can’t!” piped up the seventh wise man who was
the eldest among all seven. “A cat is a cat. How can one call a cat RAT? Also
if a rat is more powerful than the others the cat is even more so because it is
mightier than the rat.” The emperor was impressed with the seventh minister’s
suggestion and decided to accept it. So the royal pet remained nameless in a
way because from then on it was simply called CAT. But the minister who
suggested this name was rewarded as promised.
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