His Majesty the King wishes everyone a happy New year and hopes they have perseverance, wisdom and good health in the royal New Year's greeting card released by the palace Wednesday.
The New Year card says: “May you be blessed with total dedication, much wisdom and good health”, and, "Wishing you happiness and prosperity. Happy New Year”.
It features an image of Prince Mahajanaka -- a protagonist known for his self-reliance and perseverance from The Story of Mahajanaka, written by His Majesty the King -- swimming strongly in a stormy ocean.
The card is framed with smilies.