Tenali Raman: The Humorous Adventures of a Wise Man

enali Raman is a popular folktale character from India. He is known for his quick wit and his ability to solve problems in clever and humorous ways. Tenali Raman's stories are often told to children as a way to teach them about the importance of intelligence, wit, and humor.

One of the most famous Tenali Raman stories is the story of the "stubborn elephant." In this story, a neighboring king sends the king of Vijayanagara a gift of a beautiful elephant. However, the elephant is very stubborn and refuses to obey anyone. The king is determined to break the elephant's will, but he has tried everything he can think of and nothing has worked.

Tenali Raman is asked for his advice. He thinks for a moment, then says, "Your Majesty, I have a plan. But it will require your cooperation."

The king agrees, and Tenali Raman goes to work. He has a special harness made for the elephant, and he has it fitted with a small bell. Then, he has the elephant taken to a public square.