In the prosperous kingdom ruled by a benevolent king, abundance once reigned supreme. Yet, when a devastating famine struck, the king's worries grew as crops withered, taxes dwindled, and the treasury emptied.
Despite the famine's passing and the kingdom's eventual return to normalcy, the king found himself consumed by ceaseless worries. Fearing future calamities, conspiracies, and the burdens of rule, his nights were plagued by sleeplessness and anxiety.
Into this troubled court came a serene monk, offering solace and wisdom to the troubled king. Listening patiently to the king's woes, the monk proposed a radical solution: relinquish the kingdom's burdens and worries to him.
With a mix of curiosity and relief, the king agreed, entrusting the monk with the weight of governance. As the monk assumed control, the king pondered his next steps, contemplating a future unburdened by the cares of rulership.
Yet, the monk's wisdom ran deeper still. Encouraging the king to remain in service, he proposed a new role: caretaker of the kingdom under his guidance.
Initially puzzled, the king embraced his new duty, throwing himself into the management of the kingdom with newfound vigor. Days turned into weeks, and the king marveled at the change within him.
When the monk returned to inquire about his well-being, the king expressed wonder at his newfound appetite and restful sleep. In the midst of his duties, burdens had transformed into duties, and worries into responsibilities.
With a gentle smile, the monk imparted his wisdom: when approached with a sense of duty rather than burden, even the weightiest tasks become manageable, freeing the mind from the shackles of worry.
And so, under the monk's guidance, the king learned a valuable lesson: to approach life's challenges with a mindset of duty and service, finding solace and fulfillment in the fulfillment of his responsibilities.