Birbal Birbal
was known and acclaimed far and wide for his wisdom and wittiness.
The Shah of
Persia who was a distant cousin to Emperor Akbar had often heard about Birbal.
He often came to know how Birbal solved the problems with his wisdom and wit. Day
after day, the Shah became curious about Birbal. He expressed his desire to
meet Birbal and send a formal invite for him. When Akbar came to know about the
invite he felt proud and happy to have Birbal in his court. He asked Birbal to
accept the invitation and go to Persia
After days
of journey, Birbal arrived at the Capital of Persia. He was warmly welcomed and
honored. The Shah’s men led Birbal into the grand chamber where the king was
seated. However, Birbal saw that the throne was not occupied by the Shah. There
were seven men dressed in royal clothes who were seated on seven thrones in a
row. Birbal understood that the Shah wanted to test his intelligence.
Birbal
observed the men seated on the thrones for a while and then went to the man who
was seated third from the right. He humbly bowed before him and touched his head
with his right palm as a customary greeting, saying ‘O Great Emperor of Persia,
I come to greet you from the far country of India
People in
the court, including the Shah gave a jaw dropping reaction. The Shah applauded
Birbal for his ready wit and asked him, ‘Birbal, tell us how you came to know
about the real Shah?’
Birbal
explained, ‘O Great Shah! You are honored and looked upon. While the men around
you had a bending disposition and looked at you, you sat in upright authority. You
glanced only at me, while others looked towards you. It was an easy pointer
towards you, the Shah!’
The Shah was impressed by Birbal’s expression of
unsaid wisdom and wit. Birbal was highly honored by the Shah and enjoyed his
company for several weeks.
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