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Introduction to the Story of Prince Samba

Setting the Scene

• The narrator welcomes listeners and introduces the story titled "The Brave Prince" as an exciting tale.

• The story begins in a distant past, emphasizing the importance of mentioning God and sending blessings upon the Prophet.

The King and His Son

• A king lives by the banks of a great river, having one son named Samba, who is now grown strong and handsome. In his youth, he was a brave warrior but has aged into an old man.

• The king takes pride in Samba's kind nature, although he fears that his son is afraid of many things despite being expected to grow braver with age. People believe he will eventually become courageous.

Samba's Fear and Disappearance

The King's Concern

• As thieves raid their lands, people search for Samba but find him missing; he has hidden away instead of confronting danger himself. This leads to public doubt about his bravery.

Samba's Return

• After days of absence, Samba returns claiming to have fought a lion but fails to bring proof, leading others to question his courage further. One person openly calls him cowardly, which deeply affects him.

Journey to Escape Fear

Leaving Home

• Overwhelmed by shame from being called a coward, Samba decides to leave his homeland for an unknown place where no one knows him or his fears. He faces challenges during this journey due to anxiety about potential dangers both day and night.

Arrival at a New City

• Upon reaching a grand city with tall walls, he enters confidently yet feels out of place when noticing royal grandeur around him as he approaches the palace gates. An intrigued princess observes him from her window.

Meeting the Princess

Connection with the Princess

• The princess expresses admiration for Samba’s looks and strength after learning about his identity as the king’s only son; she requests to meet him despite previously rejecting many suitors. They fall in love quickly after meeting each other face-to-face.

Marriage Celebration

• Their marriage is celebrated grandly; Samba proves himself as a loving husband while also wanting acceptance from her people as they live happily together amidst growing affection between them both.

Confronting Challenges

Threatening Enemies

• Despite peace during their early days together, enemies soon attack their city at night causing destruction; this prompts urgent action from King Samaba who must lead troops against them but struggles with fear once again when called upon for battle leadership.

Princess Takes Charge

• Unable to convince her husband to fight due to fearfulness shown earlier on part of Samaba—his wife disguises herself in armor taking charge leading soldiers into battle successfully defeating attackers without revealing her true identity until later on.

Victory and Recognition

Celebrating Success

• After winning back what was lost through clever tactics employed by Princess disguised as Samaba—the couple returns home where citizens cheer loudly celebrating newfound heroism attributed largely towards efforts made by both individuals involved.

Future Implications

• Although initially reluctant regarding fighting—Samaba vows next time there’s trouble he'll prove himself worthy showing everyone including doubters that he's capable enough leading forces effectively alongside beloved partner who helped save them all.

The Battle and the Princess's Dilemma

The Injury of Samba

• The princess expresses her reluctance to join the battle, revealing her emotional turmoil as she witnesses Samba being injured by a spear in his exposed leg.

• As Samba cries out in pain, the princess quickly calls for the king's doctor to tend to him, indicating her concern for his well-being.

• News of Samba's injury spreads among the people, who gather at the palace asking about their brave leader.

Leadership Challenges

• The eldest brother of the princess suggests that they should not rely on younger siblings to lead in battle due to their inexperience.

• The princess insists that Samba must take her place in battle since she feels too weak from her injury and cannot ride a horse without revealing her condition.

A Plan is Formulated

• The princess proposes a plan where she will disguise herself and switch places with Samba at the edge of the forest, allowing him to fight while she stays hidden.

• Despite his initial hesitation, Samba agrees to follow this plan as he is willing to do anything that does not put him at risk.

Entering Battle

• As soon as Samba mounts his horse and rides into battle, he feels an overwhelming rush of adrenaline and fear but also determination.

• In combat for the first time, he realizes that overcoming fear is essential for survival; he fights fiercely against enemies surrounding him.

Triumph Over Fear

• During intense fighting, news of Samba’s bravery begins to spread among allies; he finds strength within himself despite facing danger head-on.

Victory and Recognition

Conclusion of Battle

• The battle concludes not only with victory over enemies but also ensures they are completely defeated so they cannot return again.

Royal Acknowledgment