The Foolish Monster

Thousands of years ago, a very prosperous kingdom lay southwest of the river Ganges. It was called Magadh. The residents of Magadh were well educated and culturally advanced. Naturally, there was peace and happiness all around. That is, if we ignore Veersuta. Twelve years old Veersuta was an orphan, having lost both his parents before turning five. His frail grandmother had taken care of him for seven years before quietly passing away on a stormy night. While children of his age were pampered by their guardians, poor Veersuta had to rough it out on his own. And, for a twelve-year-old,...