Wisdom Tales | Sweet with a pinch of salt
A very warm welcome to all of you. Let’s dive into the deep reality of life through Wisdom Tales on my blog all this October. Every one of us likes listening to stories and know something new. When I was thinking hard to set a theme for My Friend Alexa this year, I got this wonderful idea to recollect all wisdom stories I have heard or listened to until now and recreate the best of them for you in a manner that touches your heart and reminds you of all the good qualities already in you.
One of the Wisdom Tales that’s closest to my heart
I am starting with a tale that is close to my heart and I have grown up remembering it. Grandmothers are fond of narrating stories with something to learn in the end. I have heard this tale a lot of times from her while she used to feed me or make me sleep.
Sweet with a pinch of salt
There lived a king with 9 sons and 1 daughter. His daughter was the most precious child to him as she was born after 9 sons. The king used to take her advice in almost all important decisions. She cooked really well and used to prepare all meals for her father.
One day, the king was very happy and called all his children to his court. He asked everyone to describe him in a word or two; what did they feel about their father? One of them addressed the king as Gulab Jamun while the other son liked his father as Jalebi. Likewise, every child described the king as something sweet. When his daughter’s turn came, she said her father is like salt. Listening to this, the king got angry and immediately told his soldiers to expel his beloved daughter to the jungles.
Everyone was shocked to hear this but obeyed. For years, the kingdom ran on usual terms and slowly everyone forgot about the king’s daughter. One day, the cook at the palace forgot to put salt while preparing the king’s meal. When the king tasted the first bite, he got furious and shouted at the cook.
The taste that is salty
At that very moment, he remembered his daughter with watery eyes and realized the importance of salt in a dish. He instructed all his soldiers to search for his daughter in nearby villages and declared a prize for whosoever finds her. After many days, someone found her in a small hut in the jungle living all by herself. He told her the whole story and said that the king is desperately waiting to meet her. She was too happy to hear that went back home.
The king was very emotional to see his daughter after so many years. He asked her to forgive him and said that now he realizes how his life was distasteful without his daughter.
Wisdom Tales leaving an impact on my life
This story is still so fresh in my mind though my grandmother narrated it until I was 7-8 years, I guess. It impacted me so much that I too feel that a dish is not complete if it lacks salt. It may look delicious but if you taste it and find no salt then there’s no use of that dish. Maybe, the memories engraved on my mind had hit hard on my taste buds.
Do you strongly like a particular taste and crave for it often?
This post is written for My Friend Alexa Season 5 with Blogchatter
I’ve read this story in my childhood. Indeed a beautiful story with strong message. #dewreads
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Thank you, Bushra.
What a beautiful story and so relevant. Loved it.
Thanks Priya.
I remember this! Heard this story in my childhood. These tales by your elders leave an imprint always whether its granny or uncles. Its an important lesson. I like salty things😁
Me too.Thank you.
I must applaud you for your creativity in picking this as a theme! All of us have grown up with such tales which imparted wisdom in a simple way. This post also brings to mind the number of times I have managed to put less salt in food!
Hahaha, thank you Harshita.
What a beautiful thought of recollecting & sharing wisdom tales with your readers. Loved your theme as well as this story. It’s true that a dish is incomplete if it has no salt so yes salt plays an extremely important role.
Thanks, Neha.
Yeah love to see how you have evolved as a writer my friend. This theme is unique and I so loved this meaningful tale. Will always remember king’s daughter too
Thank you,Roma.
Grandmother tales brings so much nostalgia. Short crisp and sweet with a pinch of salt. Nice one Geethica ji. So who is the salt of your life?
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haahahaa…I guess my husband! Thank you Manas
I have heard the story as a child. And it is so apt. Without salt, everything is bland. Similarly, without setbacks, we don’t appreciate success.
Absolutely true. Thanks Ritu.
I love the story and its moral. Even when I make cake ,muffin and brownie add little salt in sweet recipe. Every spice is important in life and food.
That’s so true, Gurjeet. Thanks
I haven’t heard this story before though my grandmom used to narrate many such stories to me. I will look forward to other wisdom tales by you for MFA
Thanks Aesha. Maybe, my grandmother cooked up this story for me.
Grandma stories are so simple yet so impactful. Glad you came up with this series. Would love to read all the wisdom tales.
Thanks Rashi. So sweet of you.
What an interesting story! Not one I have heard before, but so true – without salt, even the best looking dish is tasteless.
Seriously. Grandmothers and their exclusive stories. Thank you Shinjini.
Beautiful story that was well told. And yes, I have a very sweet tooth and choose that over others with a price to pay.
I know that feeling. Thank you Anahita.
Beautiful story and well narrated
Thanks Arti.
I love always the way you say and what you say, love the post Geethica and your header.
That’s so sweet of you to say. Thanks a lot, Pooja.
These wisdom tales are so nostalgic! Loved this one with a pinch of salt 😊
Lovely theme Geethica! Can’t wait to hear more tales from those magical wands.
Thank you Jyoti. I hope I keep up to your expectations.
I’ve heard this tale a long time back from my mom too. This tale brought back the happy memories of childhood
Oh wow, you are the one who says that you have also heard this story. Thank you Richa.
A pinch of salt is good. Even in relationships.
I agree. Thanks.
Interesting story indeed.
Thank you, Jithin.
I love your title and your theme, Geethica. Loved your introductory post and looking forward to more!
Thank you, Mayuri.