The Real Mother

Two women came to Akbar’s court, both claiming to be the mother of the same child. Unable to resolve the dispute, Akbar turned to Birbal for advice. Birbal thought for a moment and suggested cutting the child in half, giving each woman an equal share. One woman quickly agreed, but the other cried out in horror, begging to let the child live, even if it meant giving him to the other woman. Birbal pointed to the second woman and declared her the real mother, explaining that only a true mother would prioritize her child’s life over her desires.

Moral : True love is selfless.

Summary : Two women claimed the same child. Birbal suggested splitting the child, prompting one woman to concede to save him. Birbal identified her as the true mother, revealing selfless love’s true nature.