Once upon a time, Lord Trinh was very rich and powerful. He ate every delicacy in the world, from dragon fins to phoenix rolls. Because he ate too much rich food every day, he lost his appetite and found everything tasteless. He was always unhappy about his meals.
Hearing this, Trang Quynh, a witty scholar, came to the palace. He told the Lord: "I know a very rare and delicious dish called 'Stone Sprouts' (Mam Da)." The Lord was curious and ordered Quynh to prepare it immediately.
Quynh picked up some clean stones, washed them, and put them in a jar of water. He sealed the jar carefully and told the Lord: "This dish is very special. It must be simmered for a long time until the stones sprout. Please be patient."
The Lord waited all morning, but the dish was not ready. By noon, he started feeling hungry. Quynh said: "Not yet, my Lord." By evening, the Lord was starving and exhausted. He begged for food.
Quynh then served a simple meal: a pot of boiled vegetables and a bowl of soy sauce. The starving Lord ate greedily and exclaimed: "This is delicious! Is this the Stone Sprouts?"
Quynh smiled and explained: "No, my Lord. The stones haven't sprouted yet. But because you were truly hungry, even ordinary food tastes like a luxury." The Lord realized the lesson: hunger is the best seasoning.
Trang Quynh (Trạng Quỳnh): A famous fictional character in Vietnamese folklore representing wisdom and wit. He often tricks corrupt officials and arrogant kings to teach them moral lessons.
Lesson (Bài học): "Hunger is the best sauce." When we have too much luxury, we forget to appreciate simple things. True happiness comes from appreciating what we have.
Trạng Quỳnh: Một nhân vật nổi tiếng trong dân gian Việt Nam đại diện cho trí tuệ và sự hài hước. Ông thường dùng mưu mẹo để trêu chọc quan lại tham nhũng và vua chúa kiêu ngạo nhằm dạy họ những bài học đạo đức.
Bài học: "Mầm đá" dạy rằng khi đói thì ăn gì cũng ngon. Sự thừa mứa khiến ta quên đi giá trị của những điều giản dị.
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