Noble Beggar

Sun June 26, 2011 by Kunal Bansal

Emperor Akbar asked Birbal if it was possible for a man to be the 'lowest' and the 'noblest' at the same time. "It is possible," said Birbal. "Then bring me such a person," said the emperor. Birbal went out and returned with a beggar. "He is the lowest among your subjects," he said, presenting him to Akbar. "That might be true," said Akbar. "But I don't see how he can be the 'noblest'." "He has been given the honour of an audience with the emperor," said Birbal. "That makes him the noblest among beggars."