Akbar once got hurt while hunting. Birbal remarked that everything happens for good. An infuriated Akbar jailed Birbal.
While hunting in the forest the next day Akbar got separated from his retinue. The tribals in the forest were preparing for a sacrifice and for that they wanted a whole human. Akbar was captured. But it was noticed that he was injured. Akbar was set free.
Akbar returned and released Birbal. Birbal exclaimed that Akbar’s injury had been a blessing in disguise for both of them. If he had been with Akbar in the forest he would have been surely sacrificed.
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An oft told story for 100 words on Saturday 11 at Writetribe the prompt being Blessing in disguise.
Haha loved the tale…Birbal as witty as ever…thanks, refreshed so many Akbar-Birbal stories that we used to read as kids 🙂 🙂
I still read those stories every now and then 🙂
I love this tale…As a child I remember watching this on TV as well 🙂
Great take on the prompt!
As soon as I saw the prompt, I knew this story was apt. 🙂
I always tell this to myself . But there are scenarios in life that we cannot bring ourselves to apply this like loss of lives, loved ones , terminal illnesses etc. But then in the big picture everything should have a reason and maybe much beyond our knowledge barriers.
Absolutely, everything has a reason. Some things are beyond our understanding but reasonthere is always.
Very interesting take on the prompt.
Thank you 🙂
Lovely witty take on the prompt 😀
Thank you Jairam, I just had to rewrite what was already there. Reminded me of precise writing in school 🙂
Not merely Akbar’s injury,Birbals imprisonment was also a blessing in disguise.A very apt story.
Yes it was a blessing for both of them
Very nice story, Bhagya! The Akbar-Birbal stories never get exhausted!
Yes their charm can never be ceased 🙂
Good, good!! Merry Xmas, happy New year!1
Thank you and wish you the same
Love the dash of wisdom in the story. Whatever happens, happens for the greater good:)
Absolutely Vishal
How lovely! It turned out to be a double blessing in disguise no?
Richa
Absolutely 🙂
Hehehehe..never underestimate the witty ones. Wonderful write on the prompt Bhagyashree 🙂
Thanks Sunita, the story was apt for the prompt 🙂