The Tale of the State-Elephant and the Royal Courtyard
…as he ended this rebuke; and rising in the air, he passed to Benares and halted in mid-air over the royal courtyard. And there was a great stir in the city and all cried out, "Look at the state-elephant that has com…
The story narrates the arrival of a state-elephant in Benares, drawing attention from all, including the king. In gratitude, the king honors the elephant and its mahout. He divides his kingdom, ensuri