Birbal’s Priceless Clever Painting

One day, Emperor Akbar decided to test Birbal’s cleverness in the world of art. “Birbal,” he said, “create a painting more valuable than gold.”

With a confident smile, Birbal agreed. The next day, he presented a blank canvas with a simple painting of a tree. Beneath it, he had attached a note: “Whoever can make this tree grow without touching it will own this masterpiece.”

Akbar examined the canvas and laughed. “Birbal, this is impossible! No one can make a painted tree grow.”

Birbal bowed and replied, “Exactly, Your Majesty. The value lies not in the picture itself but in the challenge and curiosity it awakens. True art is not just what the eyes see, but what the mind imagines.”

Akbar was deeply impressed by Birbal’s creativity and declared the painting truly priceless.

Moral: Real value often lies in imagination and curiosity, not just in appearance.

Summary: Akbar asked Birbal to create a painting more valuable than gold. Birbal painted a simple tree with a challenge attached, showing that its worth lay in the intrigue it inspired. Akbar admired Birbal’s clever artistry.