Three Questions-Leo Tolstoy (Full Story)

Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy:- 

Long long ago there lived a very brave and kind King. He wanted to serve his people well. Once A Thought came to the mind of the king. He thought he would never fail if he knew three things, those three things were: 1. What is the right time to begin something? 2. Which people should he listen to? 3. What is the most important thing for him to do? 

The king, therefore, send messengers throughout his Kingdom promising 

a large sum of money to anyone who would answer these three questions. Many learned came to the king but all with different answers. In reply to the first question, Some Said- the king must prepare a timetable and follow it strictly. Others said -it was impossible to decide in advance the right time for doing something. Yet others said that the king needed a council of the wise men who would help him act at the proper time. Some Others said- only magicians could look into the future and tell the right time for action. 

Equally different was the answer to the second question. Some said- the right people for the king to listen to were his advisors. Others Said that his soldiers were the most important to him. 

To the third question, some said the most important thing was science others said it was warfare; still, others said it was religious worship. 

The King was not satisfied with any of these answers so he decided to seek the advice of a renowned hermit. The hermit lived in a wood which he never left. He only met people, So the King put on simple clothes. He left his Horse with his bodyguards and went alone to see the Hermit. 

As the King reached the hermit's hut, he saw the hermit digging the ground in front of his hut. The Hermit was old and weak. He breathed heavily as he worked. 

The king went up to him and said, "oh! Wise hermit, I have come to seek the answers to three questions: How Can I Learn To do the right things at right time? Who are the Most Important people for me? And, what affairs need my first attention?" The hermit listened to the king, but said nothing. He went on digging ."You are Tired," said the King."Let me take the spade and dig for you." Said the hermit. Giving the spade to the king, he sat down on the ground. One hour passed and another. The sun went down near the tree. At last, King stuck the spade into the ground and said, "oh wise man! Please answer my questions. If You can me none, tell me so I will return home"."Here comes something running," said the hermit."Let us see who he is."

The King turned around and saw a bearded man running towards them. His hands were pressed against his stomach from which blood was flowing. When he reached the King's side, the ma fainted. There was a large wound in his stomach. The king washed and bandaged with his handkerchief and re-bandaged it until the bleeding stopped. The man felt better and asked for water. The King Brought fresh water for him. By this time, the sun had set and the air was cool. The king, with the help of hermit, carried the wounded man into the hut and lay him down on the bed. The king was tired by now. He too lay down on the floor and slept all through the night. When he woke up he saw the bearded man looking at him.

"Forgive me," said the bearded man in a weak voice.

"I don.t know you, and have nothing to forgive you for," said the king."You Don't Know me, but I Know You. I am an enemy of yours. You had put my brother to death and seized our property. I knew that you had gone alone to meet the hermit. I had Planned to kill You. When when you did not return, I came out from my hiding place and your bodyguards wounded me. Somehow I escaped and reached you. You dressed my wounds and say save my life. Now If I live, I will serve you as your most faithful servant. Forgive me!"

The King was happy to have won over his enemy so easily. The king promised him o back his property. The bearded man thanked the king and left. Before leaving the king wanted to meet the hermit. The hermit was sawing seeds in the field. The King said to him, "Please answer my questions." "Your questions have already been answered," said the Hermit.

"Answered? What do you mean?" said the king.

Yes if you had not dug the field for me you would have gone away. Then that man would have attacked you and you would have this you had stayed with me. The most important time was when you were digging the field full stop and I was the most important man and to do me good was your most important thing. Afterward, when the man ran to us, the most important time was when you were caring for him. So he was the most important man and what you did for him was most of your most important thing. 

" Remember, there is only one time that is important and that time is 'NOW'.The most important person is the person you are with, at a particular moment for no one knows what will happen in the future. The most important thing is to do that person well because  we are sent to this world for that only."

by- Leo Tolstoy

Three Morals That Comes From This Story Are:

• It said to us the importance of time, so we had never to waste it.
• It tells us the importance of people so we have to respect all the people.
• It also tells us that humanity is the first prospect of all humans so we should always do good of others.

Theme:

The Theme Of The Story "Three Question" is: In the story, we have the theme of wisdom, knowledge, awareness, kindness, forgiveness, and acceptance. Narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator the reader realizes after reading the story that Tolstoy may be exploring the theme of wisdom.

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