Akbar was very intelligent. He liked to sharpen his knowledge and test his courtiers’ intelligence as well. One day, he asked them, “What is that one thing in the world which is ever moving?” The courtiers began discussing among themselves and came up with many answers. Some said it is the sun. Some said it is the moon. Yet, others said it is the earth that moves forever. But Akbar did not agree to any of their answers. Then he turned to Birbal and asked him the question. Birbal said, “Your Majesty, the interest on the money which is borrowed is ever moving since it keeps growing without fail and never gets tired. The interest keeps moving until the borrowed amount is fully paid back to the moneylender.” Akbar was satisfied with Birbal’s answer. He said, “Birbal, I knew that no one would be able to answer this question except you.”
Birbal Has the Answer
