Hoja's witty reply!
A summer was troubling Hoja's country more severely than usual. Due to the drought everywhere, numerous vows, offerings, and prayers were made, but to no avail.
The King of the country called a meeting. At that time, some people suggested to the King, "Your Majesty, there is a widespread belief that our Nasruddin Hoja is a divine man (or holy man). So, why don't we summon him?"
The King agreed with the suggestion. Hoja appeared before the King.
Hoja said, "I need a bowl of water. It's to wash my shirt."
Immediately, water was brought. Hoja squatted on the ground, took off his shirt, and began dipping and washing it in the water.
The King and his courtiers stood silently for a long time, thinking this must be some trick or ritual to bring rain. When his patience ran out, the King asked, "Hoja, what exactly are you doing? There is no sign of rain at all!"
Hoja immediately replied, "I'm just testing a common technique. It's usually the case that whenever we wet clothes and put them out in the sun to dry, it starts raining, isn't it?"
Everyone burst into laughter at Hoja's witty reply.
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