Based on a Buddhist legend, The story of Mahajanaka was composed by His Majesty and published to the public in 1996, Despite the economic crisis and political disputes at the time, His Majesty’s story reminded Thais to maintain perseverance in order for them to move forward and achieve their goals.
The Story Mahajanaka is about Mahajanaka’s reincarnation before he was born Sithardha, who eventually became Lord Buddha. The highlight of the story is when king Mahajanaka’s ship sinks and he has to swim for seven days. An angel named Manee Mekkhalar sees him swimming through the ocean and, after hearing his story, appreciates his great. Perseverance. She later saves him by bringing him to land
An illustrated version of The story of Mahajanaka was published in 1999. It has since gained even greater popularity among locals, especially students and teenagers. This illustrated version is a bilingual book, with both Thai and English text ,which is entertaining and easy to read.