Vanity

During the rule of Brahamadutt in Banaras , Bodhisattva was born as Guthila, an ace veena player. At the age of sixteen, he was recognised as an unrivalled master in veena . Soon he was appointed as the court musician by the king. Thanks to Guthila even the common folk of Banaras enjoyed music and learnt about it.
Once, a group of traders from Banaras left on a business trip to Ujjain.  While in Ujjain , they wanted to enjoy some music. They requested the merchants of Ujjain to arrange for the best veena player to perform. Moosil, the veena expert from Ujjain was called but his performance left the traders cold. 

Upset, he said, "I've been playing to the best of my ability, but you don't seem to enjoy my music. Doesn't my music appeal to you?" The traders looked at one another in surprise. "Have you been playing?" one exclaimed. "We thought you were only tuning the strings!"
Moosil felt humiliated. He said, "No doubt, you've listened to a greater veena exponent than me. I've failed to impress you. I'd like to know who that master is."You probably have heard of Guthila, the court musician of Banaras ? He produces breathtaking music", the traders said.
Having heard that, Moosil said, "I shall not rest until I'm recognised as a player equal to Guthila. You need not pay me anything for my performance." Determined, he left for Banaras to meet Guthila and train under him. "Sir, my name is Moosil and I am from Ujjain . I've come to learn veena from you. I'll be your pupil till you make me as good a player as yourself."
Guthila agreed to teach him. Moosil stayed with Guthila, learnt his lessons at home and accompanied him to the court. Several years went by. One day, Guthila told Moosil, "My son, I've taught you all I know about veena. Now you can go back to your city."