A Dishonest Cook
One day, the royal cook was suspected of stealing. But there was no proof. Akbar turned to Birbal.
A Sweet Trap
Birbal baked cakes and put a coin inside one. He gave them to each servant, saying, “Eat without biting. Swallow whole.” The guilty one panicked, thinking his coin might expose him.
Truth Revealed
The thief confessed. “I couldn’t risk choking,” he said. Birbal smiled, “A guilty heart fears even sweets.”
Lesson to Be Learned
The weight of dishonesty turns blessings into burdens. A peaceful conscience is sweeter than gold. A life of integrity brings inner freedom.
