Once upon a time, in the vibrant kingdom of Bharatpur, there lived a benevolent ruler named Raja Simha. š¦ He was admired by his subjects for his wisdom and generosity. One day, while hunting in the dense forests of the Deccan, Raja Simha was bitten by a venomous serpent. š His loyal guards rushed him back to the palace, where the royal physicians tried their best, but the poison was potent.
Hearing of a renowned healer in the distant village of Aarogyapur, known for curing the most lethal bites, the royal entourage summoned him. The healer, a humble man named Vaidya Jeevan, arrived promptly and administered a rare antidote, saving the king's life. šæ
Days later, as Raja Simha recovered, Vaidya Jeevan presented his fee: 35,000 gold coins. š° The courtiers were aghast. "Such an exorbitant fee for a single treatment?" they murmured. But the healer explained, "The antidote is made from rare herbs found only in the treacherous peaks of the Himalayas. Procuring them is perilous and time-consuming."
Raja Simha, valuing his life and understanding the healer's reasoning, agreed to pay the fee. However, this incident sparked discussions in the kingdom about the accessibility of healthcare. š„
In the same kingdom lived a poor farmer named Kisan Ram. One day, he too was bitten by a venomous snake while working in his fields. š His family, unable to afford the services of Vaidya Jeevan, took him to the local healer, who lacked the rare antidote. Despite their efforts, Kisan Ram succumbed to the poison.
News of Kisan Ram's death reached Raja Simha. Deeply moved, he realized that while he could afford the best care, his subjects were not as fortunate. He convened a council to address this disparity. šļø
After discussions, the kingdom established the "Aarogya Fund," a treasury dedicated to subsidizing medical treatments for the needy. š¦ They also set up training centers to teach local healers the art of preparing common antidotes and remedies, ensuring that no one would be deprived of essential care due to financial constraints.
The tale of Raja Simha and the healer's fee became a legend, reminding all of the importance of accessible healthcare and the duty of the privileged to support the less fortunate. š
Moral:Ā True prosperity in a kingdom is measured not by the wealth of its rulers, but by the well-being of its people. š°
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