King Krishnadeva Raya was an illustrious ruler who governed the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 to 1529 CE.
The reign of Krishnadeva Raya is widely celebrated as the Golden Era of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Krishnadeva Raya was a gifted poet who authored Amuktamalyada and the Sanskrit drama Jambavati Parinayam.
The royal court was graced by eight renowned poets who were collectively known as the Ashtadiggajas.
Tenali Ramakrishna served as a witty poet and clever advisor in King Krishnadeva Raya's royal court.
A dispute arose between King Krishnadeva Raya and Queen Thirumalambal over an unintended misunderstanding.
The king felt insulted when the exhausted queen yawned while he recited his newly composed poem.
The king stopped visiting and speaking to the queen, which created sadness throughout the royal palace.
Queen Thirumalambal approached Tenali Rama to seek his help in resolving the quarrel with the king.
Tenali Rama agreed to help the queen by devising a well-planned and clever strategy.
During a court discussion on paddy cultivation, Tenali Rama presented a plateful of special seeds.
Rama claimed that these revolutionary seeds could produce a crop yield three times greater than usual.
Some courtiers mocked Rama's claim by sarcastically asking if the seeds had magical properties.
Rama explained that a good harvest depended on the sower not yawning while scattering the seeds.
The courtiers laughed at Rama's remark, and the king instinctively yawned upon hearing the explanation.
Rama reminded the entire court that yawning is an entirely natural human reflex just like breathing.
The king realized that he had overreacted out of pride and treated the queen very unfairly.
That evening, King Krishnadeva Raya gently apologized to Queen Thirumalambal for his foolish behavior.
Queen Thirumalambal happily forgave the king and expressed her willingness to listen to his poem.
The king and queen rewarded Tenali Rama with valuable gifts for restoring harmony in the palace.