An Unusual Parade
Birbal once paraded through town with an empty water pot balanced on his head. People laughed, thinking he had gone mad.
A Lesson in Disguise
Birbal later explained, “Many boast of outer positions and titles, but inside they are empty—just like this pot.”
Akbar’s Realization
The emperor appreciated the deeper meaning. “Let every post carry substance, not just decoration.”
Lesson to Be Learned
External prestige is meaningless without inner purity. Like a pot without water, a life without bhakti is hollow. The Lord sees the heart, not the title.
