Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
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Aladdin asks the genie of the lamp to build a magnificent palace with one little defect. Why this little defect? Aladdin must have an idea about it.
And the genie builds this palace according to Aladdin's specifications in one night. Aladdin is satisfied with the genie's job.
When the grand-vizier saw the new palace, in front of the sultan's, he tried to badmouth Aladdin, telling the sultan that Aladdin must be a magician. Curiously enough, the sultan does not agree and is not surprised that Aladdin can build a palace in one night!
ON THE TWENTY-EIGHTH NIGHT
Sheherazade said:
And Aladdin took the magic lamp and rubbed it, as usual. And the genie did not fail to appear and place himself at his command. And Aladdin said to him: “O genie of the lamp, I have first to praise you for the zeal which you displayed in my service. And then I have to ask you something more difficult, I believe, to realize than what you have done for me until today, by the power exercised over you by the virtues of your mistress, this lamp that I have in my possession. But here it is! I want you to build me, in the shortest possible time, opposite the sultan's palace, a palace worthy of my wife El Sett Badrou'l-Boudour! And, for that, I leave to your good taste and your already proven knowledge the care of all the ornamental details and the choice of precious materials, such as jade, porphyry, alabaster, agate, lazulite, jasper, marble, and granite! Take care only to raise me, in the middle of this palace, a great crystal dome built on columns of solid gold and silver, alternately, and pierced with ninety-nine windows enriched with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and other gems. But take care that the ninety-ninth window remains imperfect, not architecturally but ornamentally. Because I have a project about it. And don't forget to lay out a beautiful garden, with ponds and fountains, and spacious courtyards. And above all, O genie, protect me, in an underground passage, the location of which you will show me, a very large treasure filled with gold dinars. And for everything else, as well as for the kitchens, the stables, and the servants, I leave you completely free, trusting to your sagacity and your goodwill!" And he added: "As soon as everything is ready, you will come and let me know!" And the genie answered: "I listen and I obey!" and disappeared.
Now, the next day, at daybreak, Aladdin was still in his bed, when he saw appear before him the genie of the lamp, who, after the usual salams, said to him: "O master of the lamp, your orders are carried out. And please come check it out!" And Aladdin acquiesced, and the genie transported him at once to the place designated and showed him, vis-à-vis the sultan's palace, in the middle of a magnificent garden, and preceded by two immense marble courtyards, a palace much more beautiful than the one he expected. And the genie, after having made him admire the architecture and the general aspect, made him visit, in detail, all the places. And Aladdin found that things had been done with unimaginable pomp, splendor, and magnificence; and he found, in an immense vault, a treasure that rose to the vault, formed of stacked bags filled with gold dinars. And he also visited the kitchens, the pantries, the stores of provisions, and the stables, which he found quite to his taste, in great cleanliness; and he admired the horses and mares eating from silver troughs, while the grooms tended and groomed them. And he reviewed the slaves of both sexes and the eunuchs arranged in good order, according to the importance of their functions. And when he had seen everything and examined everything, he turned to the genie of the lamp, which was visible only to him and who accompanied him everywhere, and congratulated him on the diligence, the good taste, and the intelligence he had shown in this perfect work. Then he added: “You have only forgotten, O genie, to spread, from the door of my palace to that of the sultan, a large carpet which will allow my wife not to tire her feet crossing the interval!" And the genie answered: “O master of the lamp, you are right! But in a moment it will be done! And, indeed, in the twinkling of an eye, a magnificent carpet of velvet was found spread in the interval which separated the two palaces, with colors that united delightfully with the tones of the lawns and the baskets.
Then Aladdin, bordering on satisfaction, said to the genie: “Now everything is perfect! Take me home!" And the genie picked him up and carried him to his room, while in the sultan's palace, the servants began to open the doors to go about their business.
However, as soon as they had opened the doors, the slaves and the porters were on the verge of stupefaction, noting that the view was completely blocked from the side where, the day before, there was still an immense space for tournaments and cavalcades. And they saw first the beautiful velvet carpet that stretched between the cool lawns and blended its colors with the natural hues of the flowers and shrubs. And then they perceived, accompanying this carpet with their gaze, across the lawns of the miraculous garden, the superb palace built of precious stones and whose crystal dome shone like the sun. And, not knowing what to think, they preferred to go and report the matter to the grand-vizier who, in his turn, after having looked in the direction of the new palace, went to warn the sultan of the matter, saying to him: "There is no doubt, O great king! The husband of Sett Badrou'l-Boudour is a magician!" But the sultan answered him: “You astonish me very much, O vizier, in wishing to insinuate that the palace of which you speak to me is the work of magic! You know very well, however, that the man who has already given me such wonderful presents is quite capable, given the wealth he must possess and the considerable number of workers he has had to employ thanks to his fortune, to build an entire palace in one night! Why then do you hesitate to believe that he obtained this result using natural forces? And isn't it rather your jealousy that blinds you and makes you misjudge the facts and pushes you to slander my son-in-law Aladdin?" And the vizier, understanding from these words that the sultan loved Aladdin, dared not insist, for fear of doing himself harm, and was silent out of prudence. And that's it for him!
As for Aladdin...
— At this point in her narration, Scheherazade saw the morning appear and quietly fell silent.
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😅 The first part of this chapter piqued my attention while reading so I stopped to reflect. Though we have differences in culture, there are some principles that are universally applicable. In my country, before a person can ask for something, it's best to thank or 'praise' the donor first. It's believed to pave the way for the new request. In this scene, Aladdin could make his request at once after rubbing the lamp since the genie is his servant. But he displayed some courtesy and respect here by 'praising' the genie for his hard work before making his new request!
The story gets more fascinating. Completing a palace in one night is definitely the work of magic! 😅 The detailed description of the palace's construction and the ornamental details are truly enchanting. If such a palace existed somewhere in this world, it would be magnificent to look at.
The grand-vizier's suspicion that Aladdin is a magician adds a bit of humour to the narrative. But the Sultan could not be convinced to see this. Aladdin's wealth and charisma blinds him to the truth. This goes to show how magic and mysticism are often perceived with fear and suspicion, even in stories where they are depicted positively.
One thing I noticed is that the Aladdin of the recent chapters is a matured, quick-thinking and smart man when compared with the novice and naughty boy of the early chapters! I can't wait to see how his story ends. Thanks so much for sharing. 😊😊
The suspicion arose when alladin built a magnificent palace overnight , as some believed it to be a magical object. However, the king was not surprised and probably wanted his people to know that he had a son-in-law who was like a fairy. Aladdin was a very powerful person, and the king used this to strengthen his political power.
In ancient feudal societies, the ruling class often used supernatural stories to deceive the common people to achieve their goals.
The ruling class used religious beliefs to consolidate their position. In ancient societies, people generally believed in religion and had a deep reverence for supernatural beings such as gods and ghosts. The ruling class often viewed themselves as representatives of the gods and sanctified their power, using religious beliefs to consolidate their rule.
The ruling class used supernatural stories to control people's thoughts and behaviors. These stories often emphasized the need to adhere to certain moral standards and behavioral norms, or else face punishment from the gods. Through this method, the ruling class could control people's thoughts and behaviors, making them obedient to their rule.
The ruling class used supernatural stories to maintain social order. In ancient societies, social order was relatively fragile, and people often had a mentality of "gaining blessings from disasters." By propagating the power of gods and ghosts, the ruling class emphasized that not following the rules would result in divine punishment, making people voluntarily adhere to social norms and maintain social order.
Therefore, the ruling class in ancient feudal societies used supernatural stories to deceive the common people mainly to maintain their political power, control people's thoughts and behaviors, and maintain social order.
Wow! It's amazing to read the lines that describe the design of Aladdin's palace, it seems so magical. Yes, it's made by magic, so it's a bit funny that the Sultan lost his logic as to how Aladdin built it. He actually believes that Aladdin built the palace in a single night which is impossible even if you say there are too many workers to do it. The Grand Vizier has the logic to believe that it was created by magic but because the opinion of the Sultan is more important, he can't do anything about it. Good for Aladdin and he is successful again in impressing his new father the Sultan.
But Aladdin seems to have forgotten someone, how is his mother's situation? He did not mention anything about the design of the palace for her. Was their culture really like that then? Let's say that the palace is only for him and her new wife, the Princess. Why can't he at least build a separate building for his mother? Will he just leave his mother in their old home in such a situation? Maybe sometimes when you are busy thinking about your goal, you really miss something. If I remember, it was his mother who risked her safety to go to the Diwan to propose the marriage of Aladdin and the Princess.
Anyway, back to the palace, again Aladdin's visions about what he wants are really amazing. Maybe when you have a Genie whose powers are almost limitless, your wishes to him will also be almost limitless. I will probably be like Aladdin in making a wish. I will wish for the best and the most grand of things regardless of the consequences, right?
It's good that the Sultan is by his side, who is very much in love with him.
By the way, why is there an imperfection in the design of the palace??? What exactly is Aladin's plan about this and is his request very specific? Damn, I'm really curious about this. It doesn't matter, it looks like that will be revealed in the next part of the story.
Another thing I'm looking forward to in the next part of the story is the procession of the Princess along the carpet and going to the new palace made by Aladdin. For the 3rd time they will meet in person but with a different situation. The first & second was that the Princess was stressed because they seemed to have been kidnapped by Aladdin. This is the 3rd time they meet and they are already married on paper. How will their meeting be? Will it be awkward? Will it be love-at-3rd-sight?
We'll see about that in the coming parts of the story, I can't wait!
It was a lot of fun reading the story today because I was also thinking for many days that the way Aladdin is doing all the things so fast that people will doubt that it is a magician and even today something has happened. Today, Aladdin has shown a lot of wisdom because the Minister's eyes are only on Aladdin since when I said this in my comment a few days ago.
Because as many gifts as Aladdin is distributing in the street and giving to the Sultan, no common man can do it in this way. The way we saw that Aladdin was very happy because the Sultan had said that if his daughter got married then she would be with Aladdin and Aladdin had also come there promising that he would marry her. Made a very high place.
I will make one point here that everything is being done so quickly that it should not have been done. It is not difficult for Jennie to do anything, but those who see how such a magnificent palace has been prepared in one night, it is a matter of concern. The kind of house that Aladdin has told gennie to build, no one can build it even if they put in all the hard work of their life.
It was very nice to read this scene when Aladdin asks Jennie to send the carpet because my bride will not come down the dirt path because her feet might get damaged. First impression is last impression. After seeing such a beautiful carpet, everyone's eyes were wide open. In the end we read that the Wazir was again reading to the Sultan about Aladdin but at this time the Sultan likes Aladdin a lot but that's why he didn't pay attention to the Wazir. The most fun will come when the princess sees this palace and what she will say is all that is left to hear now.
As readers, we find this excerpt from the story of Aladdin and the genie of the lamp to be an interesting and engaging tale. The character of Aladdin is portrayed as clever and resourceful, using the power of the genie to build a magnificent palace for his wife in the shortest possible time. The use of precious materials and the attention to detail in the palace's design and construction demonstrate Aladdin's refined taste and appreciation for luxury.
We also appreciate the character of the genie, who is depicted as a loyal servant who is eager to fulfill Aladdin's wishes. The genie's ability to create such a grand and beautiful palace in a single night is impressive, and it adds an element of magic and wonder to the story.
The conflict with the grand-vizier adds a sense of tension to the story, as it introduces the possibility that Aladdin's good fortune may be in danger. However, we are satisfied to see that the sultan is not easily swayed by the grand-vizier's accusations and instead trusts in Aladdin's abilities.
Overall, we find this excerpt to be an enjoyable and well-written story that captures the imagination and leaves us curious to know what happens next.
Praise from the Genie to Aladdin: diligent, tasteful, and wise. If the Genie praises Aladdin, he will be a successful person, because hard work pays off.
"Hard work pays off" is a belief that working hard will lead to rewards. At the core of this belief is the idea that if you work hard and put in the effort, you will eventually see results. In real life, this belief has been proven true, as most successful people have achieved their success through hard work and perseverance. Overall, "hard work pays off" is crucial to personal growth and success. It can help us build confidence, patience, and perseverance, increase efficiency and results, and maintain a healthy mindset.
"In the end, he did what he shouldn't have done"
In my view, Aladdin has made the biggest mistake of his life, There is also an example of what Aladdin has done, "Hitting your foot with an ax".
In my view, Aladdin would have built that palace very quickly, but it was not built in one day, so it will cause many problems. And surely the minister(Vazir) will get an opportunity to speak against Aladdin and now the name of Aladdin will be associated with what happened to the princess after her marriage and also with the minister's son.
Because everyone has realized that Aladdin can accomplish such extraordinary things. But all these things will not be released to the Sultan yet as he is only seeing how much his son-in-law is doing for his daughter.
As far as I think, after this act of Aladdin, not only the ministers and servants of the Sultan will raise their fingers, but the people who live there will also raise their fingers because they will also be thinking that a how can such a big palace be prepared in just one night?
(If you think it won't, you can disagree with me)
Because in my view, the Aladdin downfall started. As an example, "Every rise has a Fall". The rest of you see what happens next. What the Aladdin tells the Sultan is how this palace was built in one night?...
Not yet.
Aladdin whispered to the genie the wish of a majestic palace for the princess and that was done in a night. Everyone was astonished by its beauty and riches and even if all took shape through magic, nobody wanted to believe that, and neither did the Sultan. Will that matter in the future or not we shall see, but next I am thrilled to see the princes face Aladdin and if she accepts him.
Alladin have a card up their sleeve, I think that is the window 99 that was not perfect, because if the whole palace is perfect created in one night, if they believe that I use magic.
But I think that having that imperfect window being the only one, they will say that it was made in the hands of man, because if it were magic, everything would be perfect even the imperfect window.
Alladin is a cunning and wise person, I know that even his fall has not yet come, I know that there is a lot of sending around him, but he is a person who always thinks about the things that can happen to him.
That is why he asked the genie to make window number 99 imperfect, is that right?
We will see. 😃
The Sultan believes that it is possible to build a palace in one day. It is clear that at that time there was no bureaucracy.
We all know that the Sultan is aware that a Palace cannot be built overnight. But as they say "When it's sunny I don't wonder why it's sunny, I just enjoy the sun"
Magic makes anything possible and a palace was built out of thin air as Aladdin commanded that to the Genie. The wedding is near by and I wonder if the story is near the end or if it is just beginning.
As I said in the first night post, the story is told by Scheherazade during 42 nights.
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