A Royal Request
Akbar whispered something to a minister. Curious, a courtier offered money to learn what was said. The minister refused.
Birbal’s Involvement
When Akbar heard of this, he asked Birbal what such a whisper was worth. Birbal replied, “A whisper kept is worth gold. A whisper sold is worth shame.”
Wisdom Shared
Akbar nodded, “Even silence has a price when it guards loyalty.”
Lesson to Be Learned
Secrets, like sacred mantras, lose power when shared without purpose. The faithful guard what is entrusted, knowing that loyalty is a jewel in the life of a devotee.
