Shikari Shambu Meets The King

Story for kids

The Bravery Award

Shikari Shambu Meets The King

Once upon a time, a wise and generous king ruled Naga kingdom. He heard many stories of Shikari Shambu’s adventures.  He became elated to meet Shambu.

Shikari Shambu bowed before king, “my lord, thank you for inviting me to your kingdom.”

King Nagendra acknowledged Shambu with a big smile on his face, “I am pleased to see you here." He continued, “You are my special guest and will be treated as royal” Shambu smiled and pondered looking around the palace, “How regal people must be living here?”

One of the kingdom’s maids took Shambu to his huge royal room. He glanced into his room and felt impressed. His face lightens with the smile.

Shambu thought in mind, “This room is huge. I can stay here forever.” He yawned and bounced on furry bed.

Someone knocked on the door. His eyes flew open, “who is this?” he asked.

“My lord has called you.” It said a female voice. He heard and opened the door. She continued, “You are invited for lunch, Mr.Shambu.” he looked at wall watch and realized he slept a couple of hours.

Shikari Shambu met the King Nagendra in a huge room for lunch. There were varieties of food placed on the table for Shambu’s royal treatment. He determines to eat everything, but couldn’t have much.

King Nagendra interrogated Shambu in his kingdom, “Do you know why I have called you in my kingdom?” Shambu ponders and hurriedly shook his head.

“My pet, Sheru has become wild and cannot be controlled.” King Nagendra answered.

Shikari Shambu thought sadly to himself, “I thought I would stay here as royal.” he continued, “Well hope Sheru is cute like his name.”

Shambu stunned to see huge tiger in a cage. He roared louder glancing towards Shambu.
King Nagendra says, “This is your hardest challenge Shambu” he continued, “If you can control Sheru, you will be awarded.”

Shambu looks excitedly with respect to trophy and variety of foodstuffs made for him. He assured, “I can control him easily.” He continued, “My lord. You do not worry.”

Sheru came out of the cage and roared loud. Nervous Shambu doesn’t comprehend what to do. Tiger took his steps steadily ahead and thought “You are my meat” he growled again.

King Nagendra and hands of king left pet room where Sheru and Shambu have to face off.
Shambu chase tiger with his gun. The wild Sheru sprints to eat his meat.

However, Shambu escapes his attacks twice.

Suddenly, clever Shambu got an idea. He says, “Sheru, if you listen to me, I’ll gift you deer.” Sheru ends sprinting and twinkles picturing his food, “deer”

When King Nagendra and hands of king enter pet room, Sheru jumps on Shambu and growls.

But, Shambu fells on the floor with a thud. Shambu pleaded softly, “Please do not harm me. I will gift you deer.” He repeated.

Sheru growled joyfully in a victory as Shambu pleads. He tugged rope and put Sheru back in the cage.

King Nagendra and his people are happy with him. “Shambu, you deserve this award.” King Nagendra said looking at a delighted Shambu and continued, “you are very brave." Shambu felt satisfied when king continued again, “you controlled my Sheru that no one in my kingdom could do it.”

Shambu replied with honor, “Ofcourse my lord. It’s not easy for everyone to trap a tiger, you know.” He continued while looking at varieties of food, “I told you I could control him easily.” Sheru pictured his food dreamily, “Deer! Deer!”