Speak the Truth and Live Forever: The King, His Flatterer, and the Lesson of Justice
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Speak the Truth and Live Forever: The King, His Flatterer, and the Lesson of Justice

Once, a king visited the soldiers' mess hall (langar khana) and checked the cleanliness, which was up to mark. He then asked what had been cooked for the soldiers. The answer came: "Bataon", meaning eggplant. The king became furious, questioning why such low-quality food was prepared for the soldier...