A Bizarre Task
A man claimed he was planting darkness in his backyard and waited for it to grow. The court laughed at his madness.
Birbal’s Response
“Darkness is not planted—it appears where light is absent,” he said. “Instead of planting darkness, light a lamp.”
Akbar’s Realization
“The absence of wisdom invites ignorance.”
Lesson to Be Learned
Evil doesn’t grow by itself—it arises when good is forgotten. The soul must cultivate divine light; otherwise, illusion will overtake. Chanting the Holy Name dispels the darkness of lifetimes.
