A Growing Problem
A merchant came to court saying, “I allowed my camel to poke his nose into my tent. Now the whole beast sleeps inside and I sleep outside!”
Birbal’s Application
Birbal said, “This is how small indulgences grow into great disturbances.” Akbar nodded thoughtfully.
The Court Takes Heed
The emperor made it a rule: “Control small faults before they become great ones.”
Lesson to Be Learned
A small sin, if left unchecked, grows and takes over. Just as a camel enters inch by inch, bad habits and distractions grow slowly until they displace spiritual life. Vigilance in sādhana is the gatekeeper of devotion.
