After a moment, the king burst into laughter.
"Gopal," he said, "you may have lost the competition, but you have won something far greater—wisdom!"
The king then turned to the court and added,
"Let this be a lesson to all of us. Sometimes, the desire to win brings stress, while accepting loss can bring peace."
Gopal smiled and replied,
"Your Majesty, that is why I say—sometimes losing is the best way to find peace."