Question

What was the astrologer’s prediction about the Tiger King’s death?

Hint:

In literature, prophecies often symbolize the inevitability of fate, showing that human power and pride cannot escape destiny.

Answer 1

Step 1: Prediction at birth.
At the birth of the Tiger King (Maharaja of Pratibandapuram), astrologers foretold that he would grow up to be a great warrior and ruler. However, they also predicted that his death would come from a tiger. Step 2: King’s reaction.
When the king demanded to know the exact cause of his death, the astrologers clearly said that no matter what he did, one day a tiger would be the reason for his end. Step 3: Attempts to defy fate.
To challenge and defeat fate, the Tiger King set out on a mission to kill one hundred tigers, believing that eliminating all tigers would protect him from death. Step 4: Reality of the prophecy.
Although he killed ninety-nine tigers, fate still worked its way. The hundredth tiger, which was weak and half-dead, escaped his bullet. Later, the king met his death due to an injury from a toy tiger, fulfilling the astrologer’s prophecy in an unexpected manner. Conclusion:
The astrologers had predicted that the Tiger King’s death would come from a tiger, and despite his efforts to avoid it, fate fulfilled the prophecy in an ironic twist.