196. Birbal's Magical Sticks


Someone was robbing the imperial kitchen, but the steward didn't know who. "Help me, Birbal!" he pleaded.
Birbal gathered some sticks and then addressed the kitchen staff. "These are my magical detecting sticks; each is the same length." He gave each person a stick. "Put this under your pillow tonight. The thief's greedy thoughts will make his stick grow longer."
The next morning, the staff presented their sticks.
One stick was much shorter than the rest!
"Behold the thief, who cut his stick to make it shorter," proclaimed Birbal. "By trying to prove his innocence, he has revealed his guilt."
Inspired by: A Caravan from Hindustan: The Complete Birbal Tales by James Moseley
Notes: This story is titled "The Thief's Stick" in the book. In that version, Birbal is helping a local merchant, but I relocated the story to the imperial kitchens.


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7 comments:

  1. chandan jhaMarch 1, 2024 at 9:28 AM

    CAN YOU USE THE BOOK ''151 AKBAR BIRBAL STORIES''?

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    1. Laura GibbsMarch 1, 2024 at 10:56 AM

      Most of the Birbal stories are too long for these 100-word versions, but if there is a Birbal story you think would work well in 100 words that I have not done already, let me know!

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  2. shweta choudharyMarch 11, 2024 at 4:32 AM

    Try this one -https://www.sawanonlinebookstore.com/as-you-sow-so-shall-you-reap-2/

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    1. Laura GibbsMarch 11, 2024 at 10:28 AM

      Oooooh, that might work in 100 words! I will give it a try!

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  3. shweta choudharyMarch 14, 2024 at 4:50 AM

    But when?

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    1. Laura GibbsMarch 18, 2024 at 9:45 PM

      I don't know about you, but I am way too busy for all the fun stuff to do, ha ha. Do you want to give it a try? If you write a 100-word version, I'll be glad to post it here at the blog. :-)

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    2. chandan jhaMarch 23, 2024 at 6:12 AM

      heres a 100 word variation Akbar had a courtier named Sultan. Sultan wanted his son to become the royal treasurer. Akbar and Birbal did not want this as his son was rogue. one day,Birbal was late. Sultan said ''Birbal has become lazy. Say no to everything he says.'' Birbal came and said ''Majesty,my wife was ill.'' Akbar said ''NO.'' Birbal was confused. he wanted to know why akbar was saying this. Birbal said ''May we discuss work.''Akbar said ''NO.'' Birbal asked may I leave.'' Akbar said ''no.'' Birbal realised what was going on. he asked ''will you appoint sultan's son.'' AKBAR SAID ''no.''

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