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EVERYTHING FOR THE BEST

The man was optimistic to the
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core and no hardships in life had any
discouraging effect on him because he

would always look at the positive side of
the worst adversity. He would think of
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the benefits that could be derived from
adversities. In fact, this particular trait was
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so prominent in him that others around
him very often got tired of his oft-repeated
belief.
One day the king and Pratap Singh
went out riding on a hunting expedition
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to a dense forest. They pursued a deer in
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the forest and were soon lost deep in the
jungle. Feeling thirsty and hungry, they
began to look for water. At length they
discovered a solitary wood apple. When the king tried to cut the
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apple, as luck would have it, the sword slipped from his hand and he

cut off his finger.
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The king let out a piercing cry of pain. He was aghast when he
saw the bleeding finger.
The minister, who came running, asked the king, ‘What’s the
matter, Your Majesty?’
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The king pointed to his severed finger and the sword that hopeful; believing that good
things will happen
lay on the ground. difficult or unpleasant
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Picking up the sword, the advisor in his characteristic situation
way was about to say his favourite statement. a distinguishing feature in
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‘So everything is for the best, isn’t it?’ asked the king character
ironically. an organized journey for a
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The advisor was as calm as ever. With due respect, particular purpose
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he answered, ‘Yes, Your Majesty, it may be a blessing in disguise. Take followed
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it from me, something good is going to come out of this apparent lonely
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tragic incident. God has willed it this way. So we should not sharp
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complain.’ filled with horror and
surprise
The king couldn’t believe what his advisor had said. He couldn’t seeming; something that
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comprehend how the loss of his finger could be a blessing. The appears to be true, but may
distraught king was sure his courtier was making fun of him. In his not be
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fury, the king ordered Pratap Singh out of his sight. Seeing that he extremely upset and anxious
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