A Conflict of Value
Two merchants fought over a balance scale. Each claimed it weighed unfairly in favor of the other. Akbar turned to Birbal for justice.
The Hidden Trick
Birbal discovered a magnet hidden beneath one pan. “The scale does not lie, but it can be influenced,” he said.
Justice Restored
Akbar praised Birbal’s careful observation and declared the honest man victorious.
Lesson to Be Learned
Dharma is like a balance—it remains steady unless tampered with by deceit. One must guard against subtle tricks of the mind and senses that bend truth. A steady heart, guided by devotion, keeps justice upright.
