One peaceful morning,
Emperor Akbar sat on his throne,
watching his court fill with ministers, scholars, and warriors.
The marble hall echoed with footsteps.
Silk robes brushed the floor.
Everyone waited for the emperor to speak.
Akbar looked thoughtful.
Then he asked a simple question.
“Tell me,” he said,
“who is the strongest person in my kingdom?”
The court came alive.
A general stepped forward and said,
“The strongest person is the bravest warrior, Your Majesty.
He who wins battles with his sword.”
A wealthy minister smiled and said,
“No, Huzoor.
The strongest is the richest man.
Money controls everything.”
Another courtier said loudly,
“The strongest is the king himself,
for all power flows from the throne.”
Voices overlapped.
Opinions clashed.
Everyone wanted to be heard.
Everyone
except Birbal.
Akbar noticed the silence.
Birbal stood calmly,
his hands folded,
his face relaxed.
Akbar raised an eyebrow.
“Birbal,” the emperor said,
“you have not spoken yet.
What do you think?”
The hall became quiet.
All eyes turned toward Birbal.
Birbal took a small step forward.
He did not rush.
He did not raise his voice.
He simply said,
“The strongest person, Your Majesty,
is the one who can control his anger.”
A hush fell over the court.
The warriors looked confused.
The ministers exchanged glances.
Akbar leaned forward.
Birbal continued,
“A man who defeats others with weapons
is strong for a moment.
But the one who defeats his own anger
is strong for a lifetime.”
The emperor remained silent.
Then Akbar slowly smiled.
He remembered the times
he had punished in anger
and later regretted it.
He remembered how difficult it was
to stay calm
when insulted or challenged.
“You speak wisely, Birbal,” Akbar said.
The emperor then looked at his court and declared,
“Power can rule people.
Wealth can buy comfort.
But self-control rules the self.”
That day,
no battle was fought.
No order was passed.
Yet everyone left the court
having learned something valuable.
Birbal had once again proved
that true strength
does not shout,
does not threaten,
and does not demand attention.
It simply stands calm.
🌟 MORAL OF THE STORY
True strength is not physical power, wealth, or position.
It is the ability to control your anger and emotions.
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