An Unlikely Talent
A stable boy claimed his horse could dance. Everyone laughed until he guided it with care and rhythm—and it began to move gracefully.
Akbar’s Surprise
“How did you train it?” he asked. The boy replied, “With patience and love, not force.”
Birbal’s Comment
“Even animals respond to affection. The heart dances when treated gently.”
Lesson to Be Learned
Love and patience transform even the untrainable. The soul, too, responds to the soft touch of devotion. Bhakti cannot be forced—it grows through sweetness, not harshness.
