A Debate Begins
Two men argued endlessly. Akbar offered a prize to the one who could remain silent longer.
Birbal’s Strategy
He placed a mirror in front of them. One man began adjusting his turban, the other insulted him. Birbal said, “The one who spoke first has lost.”
Akbar’s Appreciation
“Sometimes silence is the loudest wisdom.”
Lesson to Be Learned
The wise control the tongue. In Kṛṣṇa consciousness, restraint is strength. Silence guided by inner connection is a sacred offering.
