Stories of Birbal
Why is the Camel's neck
crooked?
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Akbar was very impressed with Birbal's wit and
wisdom. So one day Akbar promised him for many gifts. But it so happened that
several days passed, but there was no sign of gift. Birbal was very
disappointed. He didn't know what to do? One day when Akbar was taking a stroll
at the bank of Yamunaa with his dear minister Birbal, he happened to notice a
camel. He asked Birbal, "Tell me Birbal, why the camel's neck is
crooked."
Birbal thought this is good time, so he thought
for a moment and spoke, "Your Majesty, it might be possible that the
camel has forgotten to honor his promise made to somebody that is why his neck
is crooked. Scriptures mention that whoever will forget their promises will have
crooked neck. So this might seem the reason of his crooked neck."
Akbar soon realized that he promised to give
some gifts to Birbal, but has not yet done so. As soon as they arrived at the
palace, the King gave him his reward.
So Birbal was so wise that he got what he
wanted without asking for it.
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