A Strange Purchase
A foolish man approached Akbar’s court and announced, “I wish to buy wisdom. I have gold coins ready!” The courtiers laughed, but Birbal stepped forward.
A Priceless Lesson
Birbal took a coin and wrote on a slip of paper: “Think before you speak.” He handed it to the man and said, “Here is your wisdom.”
The Impact
At first, the man felt cheated. But later, this very line saved him from making a costly mistake in business. He returned, grateful.
Lesson to Be Learned
True wisdom cannot be bought—it is cultivated through humility and reflection. A single spiritual truth, properly understood, can change one’s life. Wisdom begins where ego ends.
