In English
The minister was taken aback by this most peculiar command, but then, orders are orders especially when they come direct from the Emperor. The minister procured three heads, as told, and tried to dispose them of in the market. He was able to find a buyer for the heads of the sheep and goat, but no one came forward to buy the human head. The minister went back and reported the matter to the Emperor. said, "Well, if no one is prepared to buy the human head, give it away free." The minister went back to the market place but to his dismay, no one wanted the human head even if given free. He went back to the palace and reported to the Emperor. smiled and said, "Do you remember how you protested when I placed my head at the feet of a monk? Now you have discovered for yourself that the human head has no value! The head is not eternal; yet, you were agitated by what I did. Though the head has no value, when placed at the feet of a noble one, it brings blessings and grace. That is what I wanted you to learn."