Best of Tenali Raman - 46

Tenali Raman has escaped thrice from the death sentence. The three escapes were very narrow ones. It was Raman’s sheer wisdom and intelligence that saved him But fear has gripped on Raman now, ‘If the king pronounced any other death sentence I may not be able to escape? This was the fear of Raman’  Raman planned to get an assurance from the king not to order to execute him again. He planned a detailed programme to achieve it. The king had a soft comer towards women. He was interested in sexual affairs with them. The priest Tathachary also had similar habits. Raman utilised their weakness. He knew both were fond of women. He called upon Tathachary and tempted him to woman. ‘I have a beautiful woman in my custody. You can enjoy with her in my house. Come to my home today at 10 p.m.’ Tathachary agreed . Later Raman approached the King Krishnadevarayar. ‘Oh Lord, There is a beautiful woman in my home. You can enjoy with her there. Please visit my home today at 10.15.p.m.’ The king also agreed to reach Raman’s house on time. Tathachary reached Raman’s house at 10 p.m. Raman told the priest certain conditions. The priest has to be dressed like a woman and should speak in female voice. The priest has to accept the conditions of Raman. He was so fond of beautiful women. Raman dressed up the priest like a woman. He sat on the silk bed like a disciplined woman. ‘The woman will reach here soon. She is very shy. You must start speaking in female voice. Only after coming closer, you should disclose that you are a male. Then you can proceed further’ . The priest agreed with Raman’s idea. After 15 minutes, the king reached there. Raman Tenali Raman helped the king to dress up like a woman. He accompanied the king to the room where Tachachary was sitting. Raman closed the door immediately after the king entered Tathachary’s room. He peeped through the door to witness the ‘unusual drama.’