Whether the underlying message of his prank and witticism was understood was understood remains a mystery that never bothered dear Andare! The beauty of his character, was that he just didn’t care. People took no offence for his light-hearted humour, for ultimately the situation became very amusing. His true talent however lay in his ability to get away with sheer mockery directed at even the King, who at times tried to get the better of Andare but failed. Andare was also an accomplished poet, who could instantly compose verses, to suit any situation. They mainly highlight the mindlessness of others, and pranks. Most of the stories, have a comical ending with Andare getting the better of villagers and even the King. For those who haven’t, here’s an introduction.Īndare was a court jester whose witty acts and satirical comments entertained both royals and commoners alike. If you grow up in Sri Lanka, then the famous fables of “Andare” would undoubtedly be a part of your childhood.
