Burangtha

Story title: Burangtha (Burangtha is a name of a boy. Bu means boy. Rangtha means millstone since the height of the boy was not taller than the height of a millstone used for grinding grains) 

Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a young boy named Burangtha. He wandered from place to place, far from his home, and stumbled upon a small house where a mother and daughter lived.

As he approached, he overheard them discussing a human sacrifice. It was customary in that village to offer one person every year at the king's lake, and it was their turn from their house for the sacrifice. The mother said she would go as she didn't want her daughter to suffer, but the daughter insisted on going as she loved her mother very much. They were in the midst of a mournful debate about the sacrifice, which was scheduled to take place the very next day.

Burangtha entered the house and volunteered to go to the sacrifice in their stead. The following day, he made his way to the king's lake, where he witnessed a ritual being performed for the sacrifice. After the ceremony, the people fled in fear, leaving Burangtha alone by the lake.

While waiting, he kicked all the offerings made during the ritual into the lake. Suddenly, a one-headed snake emerged from the water and told him that his mother was calling for him. He ignored it, but unsheathed his sword slightly. The snake slithered away. Then a two-headed snake appeared, repeating the message, but he ignored it again. This continued until an eight-headed snake appeared, but Burangtha remained unfazed.

Finally, a massive nine-headed snake emerged from the lake with a tremendous splash. This time, Burangtha unsheathed his entire sword and severed the snake's head. The lake turned red with its blood, and then dried up.

The king was furious and dispatched his soldiers to bring Burangtha to his palace. As each soldier approached him, he displayed the snake's head, causing them to die on the spot. The king eventually realized the cause of their demise and begged Burangtha not to show him the snake's head. He promised to become Burangtha's servant, and Burangtha was crowned as the new king.

From then on, Burangtha ruled his kingdom with kindness and compassion, and his people adored him for it. He abolished the cruel practice of human sacrifice and worked hard to bring peace and prosperity to his realm. The mother and daughter who had nearly given themselves up for sacrifice lived happily ever after under the fair and just reign of their new king.

Long ago, in a distant land, there was a boy named Burungtha. The name “Burungtha” was derived from “Bu,” meaning boy, and “Rangtha,” meaning millstone. This name was given to him because his height matched that of a millstone, yet despite his small stature, he was renowned for his immense strength and unyielding courage. No one could defeat him, and he never backed down from a challenge.

One day, driven by a deep curiosity and a longing to see the world beyond his village, Burungtha embarked on a grand journey. He traveled across mountains and through forests, each step revealing new lands and new people, and shaping his character along the way.

Eventually, Burungtha arrived at a remote village. There, he overheard a mother and daughter in deep conversation, caught in a dilemma. The village followed a grim tradition of human sacrifice, offering one person each year to the king’s lake. It was the turn of this family to send a loved one.

As Burungtha listened, he heard the daughter say, “Mother, I will go,” and the mother insist, “No, you are too young. I will go.” The two were torn, unwilling to let the other sacrifice themselves.

Moved by their plight, Burungtha entered their home and offered himself instead. “If I go, will it be acceptable?” he asked. Grateful and relieved, the mother and daughter agreed, thankful for his selflessness.

The next day, Burungtha made his way to the king’s lake, where a ritual was about to take place. As the villagers performed their rites, they fled in fear, leaving Burungtha alone by the lake.

While he waited, Burungtha kicked the offerings into the water, and as he did, a series of snakes emerged from the lake, each bearing a message that his mother was calling him. Burungtha ignored them, remaining steadfast. With each new snake, the message grew more intense, until finally, a massive nine-headed snake rose from the lake. This time, Burungtha drew his sword and struck down the serpent’s heads, causing the lake to turn red with the serpent’s blood and then dry up.

The king, furious and alarmed, sent his soldiers to capture Burungtha. Yet, each time they approached and saw the serpent’s head, they perished on the spot. The king, realizing the power and bravery of Burungtha, pleaded for mercy, promising to serve him and cease the cruel sacrifices.

In the end, Burungtha’s bravery and compassion transformed the kingdom. He abolished the tradition of human sacrifice and ruled with kindness and justice. The mother and daughter, who had once faced such despair, lived happily ever after under the reign of their new king.