Oil and Sand

One day, a merchant filled a pot with oil and challenged Birbal to remove the oil without spilling a drop. Birbal pondered the situation and then asked for sand. Carefully, he filled the pot with sand, which absorbed the oil completely. Birbal then scooped out the sand, carrying the oil along with it, and left the pot clean and empty. The merchant and Akbar, who were watching closely, marvelled at Birbal’s clever solution. By using his ingenuity, Birbal had managed to achieve what seemed impossible without spilling a single drop.

Moral : With creativity, even impossible tasks can be accomplished.

Summary : A merchant challenged Birbal to remove oil from a pot without spilling. Birbal added sand to absorb the oil, then removed it cleanly, impressing Akbar and demonstrating that creativity solves challenges.