The Wise Minister

Emperor Akbar, known for his love of wit and wisdom, ruled over the vast Mughal Empire. He had a trusted advisor and witty courtier named Birbal, who was not only intelligent but also known for his problem-solving skills and quick thinking. Akbar greatly valued Birbal’s counsel and often tested his wit by setting up various challenges.

One day, as Akbar was sitting in his grand court, he had a thought. He decided to put Birbal’s intelligence to the test and see if he could truly find a wise man within his kingdom. The Emperor wanted to know if there was anyone whose wisdom could compare to Birbal’s. While smiling, he turned towards Birbal and said, “Birbal, I have a challenge for you. Find a truly wise man for me from my kingdom and bring him to me.

Birbal, always ready to meet Akbar’s challenges, accepted the assignment with a respectful greeting. He knew that his emperor liked to test his courtiers, and he was determined to meet this challenge head-on.

On a mission, Birbal traveled throughout the vast Mughal empire. He talked with many scholars, philosophers and ordinary people as well, in search of signs of wisdom, understanding abilities and intelligence. He wanted to ensure that he found someone who was not only capable but also possessed the practical wisdom often needed in the Emperor’s court.

After many days of diligent research, Birbal returned to the palace, a calm expression on his face. He stood before Akbar and said, “Your Majesty, I have found a wise man in your kingdom.

Akbar, curious and eager to meet this sage, asked: “Birbal, who is this sage and where can I find him?

Birbal replied: “Your Majesty, the sage I found was neither an eminent scholar nor a man of great stature. He was a simple man living in a small village, but he possesses wisdom worthy of your attention.”

The Emperor was curious but also somewhat skeptical. He wanted to see for himself whether this man was really wise or not. “Bring him to court tomorrow,” he ordered, “so I can see him.”

The next day, the simple man of the village was brought before the Emperor’s court. He seemed humble, not at all refined or noble. Akbar carefully observed the man and asked Birbal, “Is this the wise man you found?”

Birbal nodded and replied: “Yes, Your Majesty, it is him.”

Akbar leaned forward and smiled teasingly, offering the man a beautifully ripe mango.

He asked: “Please tell me, is this mango sweet and sour?”

The man seems to be calm and humble, holding a mango in his hand. He examined the mango with his fingers, checking for its texture. Then, he took a small bite from the mango and replied, “Your Majesty, this mango is too delicious.”

Akbar was immensely impressed with the answer and move towards Birbal, saying, “It seems you were right, Birbal. This man is indeed wise.”

However, Birbal, ever the strategist, interjected, “Your Majesty, may I ask the man one more question to further confirm his wisdom?”

The Emperor agreed, curious to see where this was headed. Birbal turned to the man and said, “Sir, please tell us how you know that the mango was sweet without tasting it first?”

The man smiled and replied: “Your Majesty, I have been blind since birth. I couldn’t see the mango and its color, but I could smell its sweet fragrance and feel its softness to the touch. That’s why I know who she is.” sweet.”

Akbar and his courtiers were surprised by this man’s reaction. The simplicity and profundity of his wisdom amazed them. Akbar realized that true wisdom goes far beyond vision and includes perceiving the world through other senses. The blind man’s ability to judge the sweetness of a mango using his sense of smell and touch proves his profound intelligence.

The Emperor appreciated the lesson that Birbal had given him. He realized that wisdom could be found in the humblest of places and was not limited to scholars or aristocrats. True wisdom involves knowing the world deeply, and this blind man demonstrates that brilliantly.

In this way, Birbal once again proved his own wisdom by identifying the true depth of intelligence in a seemingly ordinary man, thereby teaching Emperor Akbar a precious lesson. The blind man’s unique perspective and insight left a lasting impression on the court and reminded everyone that wisdom could be found in the most unexpected of places.