An Eavesdropper’s Claim
A servant came to the king and claimed, “The wall of the garden spoke to me!” Akbar raised an eyebrow and turned to Birbal.
The Secret Uncovered
Birbal brought the servant back to the wall and asked him to whisper again. Hidden behind the wall, another servant had been repeating what was heard earlier to confuse him.
The Trick Exposed
The emperor laughed and punished the trickster, appreciating Birbal’s cleverness.
Lesson to Be Learned
Many things in this world seem mysterious, but are simply deceptions. One must use intelligence guided by inner purity to distinguish truth from illusion. The soul who chants and serves sincerely cannot be misled.
