Three Questions Summary
The king gave an idea for consideration that if he could find the answers to his three questions he would always be successful. There were three things: what is the right time to start something? Who should he listen to? What is the most important thing for him?
The king announced a large sum of money as a reward for the one who came up with the answer. They got different answers to their questions.
His first question was answered by many intelligent people. Some of them suggested him to prepare a timetable, others wanted him to give up everything and immerse himself in the search for works.
Some suggested having a council of wise men decide everything and others said that some tasks needed immediate attention. Some, with the help of a magician, gave their opinion on the future.
In response to his second question, some intelligent people said that Reena should listen to her councilors, priests, doctors or soldiers. For their third question, some said that science and religious worship should be the top priority.
However, the king was not satisfied with any suggestion. He sought after the advice of a preacher known for his knowledge.
The king met him in simple clothes and left his body guards and horse behind. Himat lived in a hut and was digging the ground. The king asked him three questions but received no answer.
When he was old and weak, the king started digging for him. Occasionally, he asked again but received no reply. The king again asked after an hour, who replied that someone was coming.
The king turned around, saw a wounded man. Blood was coming out of his wound and then he fainted. The king himself washed his wound with his handkerchief until the bleeding stopped.
The man asked for water and the king gave it to him. It was evening and both of them took him inside the hut. The man lay quietly on the bed and as the king grew tired, he slept on the floor. When he woke up, the injured bearded apologized to him. The king was surprised.
He reveals that he was his enemy because the king had killed his brother and confiscated his property. He took the opportunity to take revenge. He planned to kill the king because he knew that the king had come alone to a wise man.
He planned to kill him on the way home but when he did not change, he came out of hiding place. He came on his guard who attacked him fiercely as soon as he recognized him.
But, he was indebted to the king who turned out to be his savior, he pledged to save him. In return, the king promised to return his confiscated money and send the doctors to see him properly.
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