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A Riddle for the Court
Akbar asked, “Can one drink from a cup without a bottom?” Birbal placed his hands together like a cup and said, “Only if one receives with the heart.”

The Emperor’s Delight
“Then fill such cups often—with mercy, not judgment.”

Lesson to Be Learned
The soul receives divine nectar not through material containers, but through humility and devotion. Hearts open to grace never remain empty.