A Fragile Flame
Akbar once asked, “What is the most delicate thing in the world?” Many answered—glass, a flower, or a butterfly’s wing.
Birbal’s Gentle Wisdom
He lit a candle and walked past an open window. The wind blew it out instantly. “This flame,” he said, “is like a person’s good intention. Easily extinguished without protection.”
The Court Agreed
Akbar nodded thoughtfully, “Then we must guard good intentions like sacred flames.”
Lesson to Be Learned
Faith, like a flame, must be sheltered with care and nourished with association. The devotee carefully guards the tender spark of devotion through humble prayer, company of saints, and remembrance of the Lord.
