Sultana's Dream

ocean of knowledge and try to find out the precious gems, which Nature has kept in store for us. We enjoy Nature's gifts as much as we can."

We dive deep into the

We do not covet other people's land, we do not fight for piece of diamond though it may be a thousand-fold brighter than the Koh-i-Noor, nor do we grudge a ruler his peacock throne.

Men, we find, are rather of lower morals and so we do not like dealing with them.

the Queen told me that she had no objection to permitting her subjects to trade with other countries. "But," she continued, "no trade was possible with countries where the women were kept in the zenanas and so unable to come and trade with us.

What is you religion, may I ask?"

"Our religion is based on Love and Truth. It is our religious duty to love one another and to be absolutely truthful. If any person lies, she or he is…."

"Punished with death?"

"No, not with death. We do not take pleasure in killing a creature of Good, especially a human being. The liar is asked to leave this land for good and never to come to it again."

You are a lucky people!" ejaculated I. "You know no want

She showed me her bathroom, the roof of which was removable. She could enjoy a shower bath whenever she liked, by simply removing the roof (which was like the lid of a box) and turning on the tap of the shower pipe

Never since the 'water balloon' has been set up. You see the big balloon and pipes attached thereto. By their aid we can draw as much rainwater as we require. Nor do we ever suffer from flood or thunderstorms.

"Do not you ever suffer from want of rainwater?" I asked