A Strange Complaint
A man came to court claiming, “My neighbor has stolen my shadow!” Everyone laughed, but Birbal asked, “Where did you see it last?”
A Lesson in Absurdity
Birbal then turned to Akbar and said, “Many chase things as intangible as shadows—fame, pride, illusions of honor. Let us help them find substance instead.”
Akbar’s Reflection
“A wasted life is one spent chasing shadows,” the emperor said.
Lesson to Be Learned
The material world is full of shadows—temporary pleasures, false prestige, fleeting relationships. Only devotion to the Lord brings real light. The wise soul chases substance, not illusion.
