One upon a time, An Arabian Horse trader visited Vijayanagar. The trader had a Strong, long tailed, muscular horse. King Krishndev Raye was impressed with the trader’s horse. He immediately purchased the horse from trader. Trader was clever. As soon he realized that king is flattered by his horse, he told the King that he has two more such horses at his homeland and only if the King pays him in advance, he will bring it to Vijayanagar. The King paid 5000 coins to traders.

Days, months and a year passed. But the trader never returned. One such evening, Krishndev Raye saw Tenali Rama writing names of fools in Vijaynagar Kingdom. Krishndev Raye was infuriated to see his name written on the top the list. When Tenali saw the King angry, he politely asked him “Maharaaj, what would you call a person who has paid a huge amount to a stranger merely on an expectation that one day the stranger would fulfill the promise and close the deal?” Krishndev Raye understood Tenali point. But still he asked that what if the trader returns. To this Tenali replied “Then I will strike off your name from the list and write the trader’s name on the top.” Then both of them had a great laugh.