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nce king Akbar's wife
requested him to make
her brother the
minister. When Akbar sent for
his brother-in-law, a caravan
was passing by and kicking up
lots of dust behind them. On
seeing this, Akbar sent his
brother-in-law to find out
whose caravan was passing and
what was happening. After a
while he returned and informed
that it was a caravan
transporting rice. Akbar further
asked, who were those people,
where were they from, and
where were they going. The
brother-in-law again went out
to inquire and returned saying
that they were coming from
Afghanistan and travelling further. Again, Akbar sends him to find out the price of rice
from them. He does so and informs Akbar. Again, Akbar sends him to find out what
would be the final selling price? Thus, he goes back and forth, 3-4 times.
Just then, Birbal happens to come there. Akbar sends him to find out details of
the passing caravan, which Birbal immediately does. Soon after, he returns and
informs Akbar that it is a caravan coming from Afghanistan and travelling ahead. He
further informs that they are trading in rice of good quality at a reasonable price,
which could be purchased for their Royal Granary and stored there.
On hearing this, Akbar asks his wife, “Now do you understand as to why I did
not make your brother the minister? I had sent him for this one task which he could not
complete even after he spoke to them 4 times. When I handed the same task to Birbal,
he made all necessary inquiries as well as completed the deal in one visit.

Dadashri says, one who is able to complete social dealings quickly and one after
another, is said to have more insight. We can say that such a person has more insight
to 'unlock' every type of padlock and he does so, successfully.
He solves all the problems wisely.

Common Sense - Everywhere Applicable.
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