A Silent Gesture
One morning, Akbar entered court and found a pair of worn sandals on his throne. Furious, he demanded an explanation.
Birbal’s Message
He entered and bowed. “O King, those sandals belonged to a humble saint who once sat on the earth with more wisdom than many kings. I placed them here to remind us that true glory lies in humility.”
The Court Fell Silent
Akbar quietly placed the sandals on a velvet cushion.
Lesson to Be Learned
The dust of a saint’s feet purifies more than royal wealth. Kings may rule by power, but devotees reign by love. The Lord favors the humble, and even their sandals become worshipable.
