The lives of wise men and their wisdom set very good ideals to be inspired and acquired by those who follow. The society would benefit by knowing the stories of such wise men.
Not too long ago, there lived in the courts of the mighty Moghul emperor Akbar, a very wise courtier - Birbal. Birbal was also a one of the nava-ratnas (nine-jewels) that adorned the royal court of Akbar. His wisdom and sense of humor had earned him an everlasting name in the history of human kind.
This book is a collection of some of the memorable events which are said to have experienced in the life time of Birbal. These humorous tales are laced with the wit and wisdom of Birbal, the qualities that have made him immortal in Indian folklore. These tales have been passed on from generations and have been retold here in simple and easy to understand language.
Not too long ago, there lived in the courts of the mighty Moghul emperor Akbar, a very wise courtier - Birbal. Birbal was also a one of the nava-ratnas (nine-jewels) that adorned the royal court of Akbar. His wisdom and sense of humor had earned him an everlasting name in the history of human kind.
This book is a collection of some of the memorable events which are said to have experienced in the life time of Birbal. These humorous tales are laced with the wit and wisdom of Birbal, the qualities that have made him immortal in Indian folklore. These tales have been passed on from generations and have been retold here in simple and easy to understand language.
