Krishnadevaraya, arranged to construct a new reservoir. After the construction of the same was over, he along with his officials went to inspect the reservoir. He was very happy to see a vast area covered with water and asked his officials,"How does the water in this reservoir look like?One official said,"The water in this reservoir is so pure that it is comparable to the purity of God only. Another one told, "The water is crystal clear and is glittering. Like this, each one commented according to their imagination. On Tenalirama's turn he told the king,"Your Highness, the water has taken the shape of the reservoir you have built. Without indulging in flattery, Tenalirama gave a pertinent answer. The king liked his plain talk and extolled him.