Birbal In Exile

As the emperor had the idea of a substitute, he raised to the occasion. He asked his ministers to test the holy man's wisdom.

The saint was prepared to stand before the test with these words:

"I have never claimed to be wise; Nevertheless, I am ready for the test."

The ministers started asking the saint questions, and he answered them, one by one, most satisfyingly.

"Who is the man's best friend?"

"His own good senses."

"Which is the deepest trench in the world?"

"A woman's heart."

"What is undying in music?"

"Notes."

"What travels faster than the wind?"

"Thought."

"Which is the sweetest thing on earth?"

"A baby's smile."

It was Akbar's turn to question the saint:

"Who is the gravest enemy of the king?"

"His whimsical humour"